Secretary of Justice as Acting Chairman of DDB and Secretary of Health as Vice Chair Thereof
Memorandum Order No. 406, issued on November 12, 1996, designates the Secretary of Justice as the Acting Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board, with the Secretary of Health or her representative serving as Vice-Chair. This decision arises from the pressing need to enhance law enforcement and prosecution against drug traffickers in the Philippines, a country identified as a significant transshipment point for international drug syndicates. The order reflects the government's commitment to bolster efforts in eradicating drug-related issues. The memorandum is enacted under the authority granted by the Administrative Code of 1987.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 406
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 12, 1996
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 406
DESIGNATING THE SECRETARY OF JUSTICE AS THE ACTING CHAIRMAN OF THE DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD AND THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH OR HER REPRESENTATIVE AS VICE CHAIR THEREOF
WHEREAS, there is an acknowledged need for stricter law enforcement, prosecution and apprehension of all drug traffickers, whether national or international; cdt
WHEREAS, the Philippines continues to be one of the major transshipment points for international drug syndicates due to its easily penetrable airports. seaports and long irregular coastline which provide ideal entry- and exit points for drug smuggling;
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to sharpen the tools that the government can use to finally eradicate the drug menace.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by Section 17, Chapter 5, Title I, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987, do hereby designate the Secretary of Justice as the Acting Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board. The Secretary of Health or her representative shall be the Vice-Chair thereof.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 12th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Six.
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Secretary of Justice as Acting Chairman of DDB and Secretary of Health as Vice Chair Thereof, Memorandum Order No. 406, Nov 12, 1996 (Philippines)
Secretary of Justice as Acting Chairman of DDB and Secretary of Health as Vice Chair Thereof, Memorandum Order No. 406 (Phil. 1996)
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