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Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT OF A DRUG ABUSE 
TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER IN EVERY REGION 
THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The problem of illegal drugs continues to be a perennial one, wreaking havoc, 
destroying lives and damaging Philippine society. The Philippine Drug Enforcement 
Agency (PDEA) reported that in 2024, the agency was able to seize PHP21.43 billion 
worth of illegal drugs shabu and marijuana being the primary drugs of concern. 
PDEA also reported a number of arrests with a total of 51,275 drug personalities 
involving 3,001 high-value targets and 671 minors and juveniles. The data provided 
by the PDEA proves that it is only reasonable to institutionalize measures that sustain 
the efforts previously executed, maintaining sustainability and continuity.
This proposed measure seeks to establish a holistic approach in order to show 
equal concern to the rehabilitation and reintegration of the drug dependent victims, 
giving them a chance to be productive in our society. As these drug dependents can 
be considered as prey of opportunists, drug criminals and syndicates, they should also 
be treated as victims in dire need of medical, psychological, and spiritual help, with a
chance of being successfully reintegrated into society as a healthy and a productive 
citizen.


This bill mandates the establishment of Drug Abuse Treatment and 
Rehabilitation Centers in all regions of the country. Legislative measures such as this 
is supplemental and complementary to the campaign against illegal drugs in order to 
stay true to the government's pledge to fully address the effects of illegal drugs and 
substance abuse.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is hereby earnestly sought
SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 665
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Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT OF A DRUG ABUSE 
TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER IN EVERY REGION 
THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Drug Abuse Treatment
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and Rehabilitation Centers Act of2025."
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Sec. 2. Creation. — There shall be established, under the supervision of the
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Department of Health, a Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in every
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region in the country, herein after referred to as "Center".
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Sec.3. Objectives and Functions. — The Center shall have the following
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objectives and functions:
a) To provide care, treatment, and accommodation to persons found to be 
drug dependents;
b) To bring a drug dependent to a state where he is physically, psychologically, 
and socially capable of coping up with problems common to his peer group;
c) To facilitate and encourage the dissemination and exchange of ideas and 
information on the prevention, care, treatment and control of drug 
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d) To provide after-care, follow-up, and social reintegration services to enable 
a drug dependent to adjust to family and community life after his release;
e) To provide each drug dependent the motivation to regain self confidence,
rediscover his working abilities, and develop a sense of responsibility for 
himself;
f) To encourage the formation of organizations and associations composed of 
parents, guardians, and immediate relatives of drug dependents in order to 
arouse their awareness and enhance their participation in the care, 
treatment, and rehabilitation of their relatives found to be drug dependents;
g) To encourage the participation of the private sector, non-government 
organizations, and faith communities in the rehabilitation and reintegration 
process
h) To undertake continuous training of physicians, nurses, health officers, and 
social workers on the practical and scientific methods of prevention, care, 
treatment, and rehabilitation of persons found to be drug dependents; and
i) To strengthen the emotional and spiritual make-up of an individual drug 
dependent by conducting regular guidance and counselling sessions as well 
as interdenominational services.
Sec. 4. Site of the Center. The Secretary of Health, in coordination with the
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Secretary of Public Works and Highways, shall, taking into consideration the
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accessibility of the Center, determine the location thereof.
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Sec. 5. Organization. — The Center shall be headed by a Director assisted by
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two (2) Deputy Directors who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Health and vested
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with powers generally exercised by a Chief and Assistant Chief, respectively, of a
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government hospital.
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No person shall be appointed Director or Deputy Director unless he/she
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possesses the following qualifications:
a) At least thirty-five (35) years of age
b) A physician of good repute; and
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of drug dependents.
Sec. 6. Personnel and Staff. — The Director shall appoint such other personnel 
and staff as may be necessary for the effective operation of the Center subject to 
existing laws, rules, and regulations.
Sec. 7. Five-year Development Plan. - The Center, through its Director, shall 
embark on a Five-year Development Plan for the fulfillment of the following:
a) To establish additional facilities equipped with new and modern equipment
to serve and cater to the needs of recovering drug dependents in the 
Province;
b) To initiate plans for the development of income generating programs for 
the ultimate purpose of generating resources to provide charity services;
c) To provide educational facilities for interns, graduate, and undergraduate 
students of medicine;
d) To establish an informative and far-reaching information dissemination 
program that aims to educate the people of their respective provinces about 
all the dangers and hazards of drug dependence; and
e) To develop a continuing and effective program, with the end in view of 
achieving reintegration of fully recovered drug dependents who can live 
peacefully, harmoniously, and productively, with their respective 
communities.
Sec. 8. Government Assistance to the Center. — The Secretary of Health is
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hereby authorized to call upon any department, bureau, agency, or instrumentality of
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the government for such assistance as maybe necessary to achieve the purposes of
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this Act.
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Sec. 9. Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Health, Dangerous Drugs
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Board and the Department of Public Works and Highways shall, within sixty (60) days
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from the effectivity of this Act, issue the necessary guidelines for the effective
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implementation of the provisions of this Act.
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implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be initially charged against the 
appropriations for the Department of Health under the annual General Appropriations 
Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued operation of the 
Center shall be included in the GAA for the succeeding years.
Sec. 11. Separability Clause. -If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or 
portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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Sec- 13- Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from
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publication in the Official Gazette or in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,