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(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday commented on the slaying of alleged drug lord Melvin “Dragon” Odicta and his wife Miriam, saying that they were on the run because of Melvin’s illegal drug trade activities. “That is not my problem. He is wanted and he is the number one drug lord. Talagang drug lord ito,” he said. “I cannot say anything. Good or bad, wala ako kasi iyan ang pinili niya eh. He was […]
ANGAT, Bulacan (Eagle News) – Pinulong ang mahigit 800 katao na sumuko at umaming gumagamit ng droga na isinagawa sa Angat Gym, Bulacan. Ayon kay Angat Municipal Mayor Leonardo de Leon, pangatlong ulit na ito ng serye ng pagpupulong na kanilang isinasagawa sa kanilang bayan. Inorganisa na nila ang ganitong mga aktibidad upang matulungan ang kanilang mga kababayan na nahulog sa masamang bisyo para makapagbago. Sa pagpupulong ay mayroong attendance upang malaman kung ang mga dati […]
(Eagle News)– Malacañang on Friday emphasized that the drug problem in the country is not just a national security threat but also a public health issue. “The government is very, very aware and is very concerned that drugs are not just a national security issue but also a public health issue,” Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a press briefing inside the Palace. According to Abella, the additional drug rehabilitation centers and anti-poverty programs are in the […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on early Thursday defended his war on drugs was not anti-poor. “Just because you are poor, you are excused from apprehension…? Rich or poor, I do not give a s**t. My order is to destroy” the President said. Duterte said that majority of shabu users are poor and sold in not so well-off communities, compared to cocaine and heroin which was sold in exclusive subdivisions. “Mahihirap ang marami kasi they […]
Dangerous Drugs Board is requesting some amendments to the comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, including the establishment of rehabilitation centers in jails. DDB Chairman Secretary Felipe Rojas Jr. proposed 12 amendments to the existing law during a briefing of House Committee on Wednesday. The proposal is in concern of existence and wide-scale use of illegal drugs in jail facilities. Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon supported the concern over the issues of drugs inside NBP. “Nevermind […]
PNP Chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Monday disclosed his disappointment and frustration over tips that police officers who fail to solve extra judicial killings of drug personalities be cut of their duties. “Sana mag-order na si Presidente Duterte na itigil na ito (war on drugs),” Dela Rosa answered when asked by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV why police were unable to solve the slays. “Kami pagod na pagod na sa trabaho na ito. […]
