MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, on Tuesday, expressed frustration over the widespread issue of illegal drugs in the streets, likening their presence to 'candies.'
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa , chairman of the Senate on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, on Tuesday, expressed frustration over the widespread issue of illegal drugs in the streets, likening their presence to 'candies.'His comments were prompted by a series of ongoing drug-related cases and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency's acknowledgment of an increase in significant drug shipments entering the country.
He noted that during his visits to various barangay , no barangay captain reported that their drug-related issues have been resolved. Many individuals approach him with complaints about the rampant sale of drugs in their communities.The senator urged the government not to be complacent and to take the problem of illegal drugs seriously.
Rosa Likens Presence Of Illegal Drugs In Streets To 'Candies'
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