The past year has been one of tremendous success for the ISSUP Philippine Chapter, which has demonstrated notable growth, recognition, and impact in the short time since our establishment. In that time, we committed ourselves to building strong relationships with the Philippine government and many other organizations, both domestic and international. This has been crucial in positioning ourselves as a valuable source of expertise, allowing us to at once build firm foundations for the chapter and to advance our advocacies. The following initiatives, while not exhaustive, are an example of the...

This year, the World Drug Day endorses the end of prejudice against drug dependents worldwide, and to keep more of our people from falling victim to illicit drugs and trafficking. The Philippine Addiction Specialist Society and ISSUP Philippines stand in solidarity with this theme: To that end, we pledge to strengthen the field of Drug Addiction Prevention in the Philippines. We will provide training and opportunities on prevention to public officials and community leaders, to Filipinos from all walks of life. Together, we will protect our communities and the next generations against the...