<P> The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 or Republic Act No. 9165 is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1858 and House Bill No. 4433 . It was enacted and passed by the Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 30, 2002 and May 29, 2002, respectively . It was signed into law by President (Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo) on January 23, 2002 . </P> <P> This Act repealed the Republic Act No. 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as amended, and providing funds for its implementation . Under this Act, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) remains as the policy - making and strategy - formulating body in planning and formulation of policies and program on drug prevention and control . </P>

Comprehensive dangerous drugs act of 2002 (republic act 9165)