Which agency is the lead for anti-drug law enforcement and the implementing arm of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)?

• A. Dangerous Drugs Board
• B. Department of Health
• C. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
• D. National Police

Answer: (C)

In this context, the role split is clear: the Dangerous Drugs Board sets policy, prioritizes programs, and coordinates nationwide efforts, while the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency handles the detection, investigation, and enforcement of drug laws. PDEA was created to be the lead anti-drug enforcement agency and serves as the implementing arm of the DDB, turning policy into action across the country and working with other agencies as needed. The Board itself does not perform field enforcement; the Department of Health focuses on health-related aspects of drug policy, and the National Police is a broader law enforcement body that collaborates with PDEA but is not the designated implementing arm of the DDB.