Two government agencies and a non-government organization are working closely together to come up with a localized version of an online anti-drug abuse campaign called David's Diary, which was developed and used by the Singapore government. David's Diary (www.davidsdiary.org.sg) follows the story of a fictional character named David who becomes a drug addict. David's life is shown from the time he starts using drugs in his teens until he meets his end by hanging in Changi Prison. [continues 213 words]
The Dangerous Drugs Board recently opened up a new website (www.ddb-ph.com) in an effort to expand the reach of its information campaign. DDB Executive Director Jose Calida, in a statement, said the new site, which is still a prototype, features old and new regulations related to drug policies, statistics on the country's drug situation, and schedules of the DDB's nationwide activities. It also carries the full text of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act, which is the basis for the creation of the DDB. [continues 75 words]
