PGMA declares war against illegal drugs
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo personally leads the nation in the war against illegal drugs. She describes herself as the new “anti-drugs czar” in the Philippines.
According to the President, her being the “czar” is temporary only; while she declares an “all-out war” against illegal drugs.
The said war will cover 3 methods called the “Trinity Against Illegal Drugs”. These are: “law enforcement, judicial action, and policy-making.”
The method “policy making” will cover the policies “prevention, enforcement, rehabilitation and after-care,” the President adds.
The President also challenges the local government units (LGUs) to declare “drug-free zones.”
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