MANILA, March 16 – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 14, dished out some advice to the country’s municipal chief executives, including the installation of closed-circuit television cameras, and the use of their police forces.
The President said during the 1st General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines that local governments should invest in CCTVs to ensure the security in their areas of jurisdiction.
He said mayors must also personally oversee operations against illegal drugs and criminality.
“So ‘yan lang ang mensahe ko sa inyo. Tulungan ninyo ako kasi Pilipino itong nakataya dito eh,” he told municipal mayors.
He added he was open to suggestions from everybody, and does not see any political color.
“So kung ako, I’m open. Wala akong pulitika. I do not have to please you or please your political enemy,” he said.
“So if you want ‘yung tulong, may problema ka, importante ‘yung bridge, ganoon, maybe you can talk to me and try to find out if I can help you,” he added. (PND)
