The Philippines ratified the International Convention against Doping in Sport through an Executive Agreement signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 8 February 2010.

On 17 March 2010, the Philippines deposited with the UNESCO Director-General its instrument of ratification. In accordance with Article 37, the Convention entered into force with respect to the Philippines on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of one month after the date of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 1 May 2010.

UNESCO, as the sole UN agency with a sport mandate, is implementing a three-pronged strategy to tackle the doping problem:  1. International Cooperation - through the International Convention against Doping in Sport; (2) Education —To successfully eliminate doping, it is imperative to focus on the next generation of athletes. UNESCO is developing anti-doping education and prevention programs to foster the fundamental values that underpin sport and to inform young people of the moral, legal and health consequences of doping. It is also preparing a school curriculum guide on anti-doping; (3) Capacity Building — UNESCO assists Governments in the development of anti-doping programs and provides policy advice to ensure compliance with the Convention. It is also undertaking research to expand the evidence base to support anti-doping decision-making, particularly in trafficking, nutritional supplements and the health consequences of doping.  

The Convention was developed by UNESCO and the governments to enable them to adopt and implement the World Anti-Doping Code. The Code outlines core aspects of anti-doping and is the first document to harmonize regulations regarding anti-doping across all sports and all countries. It was used as basis for the Convention.

In the Philippines, the Philippine Center for Sports Medicine of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC PCSM) oversees all required anti-doping activities.