DO 5, s. 2003 – Promulgating the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9165 Otherwise Known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”

January 30, 2003
DO 5, s. 2003
Promulgating the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9165 Otherwise Known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”

To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau/Regional/Directors
Directors of Services/Centers and Heads of Units
Schools Division Superintendents
District Supervisors and Principals

  1. For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed is a copy of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9165. Particular attention shall be given on Article III relative to the random drug testing of secondary students; and on Article IV which contains provisions mainly on the participation of the family, students, teachers and school authorities in the enforcement of the Act.
  2. Immediate dissemination of and compliance with this Order is desired.

Encl.:
As stated
Reference: None
Allotment: 1—(D.O. 50-97)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
DRUG EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION
LEGISLATIONS

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