MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Presidential Communication Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday, September 22 said that the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs is gaining ground as more people attest to safer streets in Metro Manila.
“Marami tayong mga kaibigan na nagtratrabaho sa gabi. Meron din tayong mga kasama sa opisina na sila mismo nagkukwento sa atin na hindi na sila nangangamba ngayon pag umuuwi sila late at night. It’s safer at kahit sino naman sa inyo ay alam nyo na nagbago na talaga ang klima ng ating bayan,” Secretary Andanar said.
“I have a lot of friends who work at night. I also have office mates who say that they no longer worry when they go home late at night. It is safer and even you would say that things have changed in our country,” he added.
Also during the briefing, Andanar expressed optimism that the Duterte administration’s commitment to combat illegal drugs and criminality would enhance the country’s image to attract more foreign investments and will usher economic growth.
According to the palace official, the administration’s effort to address the country’s peace and order problem is a must for investors to invest more in the country.
When asked to comment about the perceived brewing strain with the European Union (EU) in relation to Duterte’s expletive-laden response to the EU’s reported resolution criticizing the government’s ongoing anti-illegal drug campaign.
“Yung konteksto ng ating giyera kontra iligal na droga sa pilipinas ay dapat maintindihan ng ating mga kaibigan sa European Union,” Andanar said.
