Mr. President, drugs destroy lives, but we need not destroy lives to destroy drugs.

… The war on drugs can be waged without sacrificing the sacredness of life,
obedience to the rule of law and adherence to human rights. — Senator and
former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima
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 thePhilippines on May 30, 2002 and May 29,
2002, respectively.