REHABiNASYON LAUNCHED
The Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) on Wednesday, June 21, held a public forum on the unified campaign against illegal drugs in Quezon City.
Category: Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehab efforts strengthened in campaign against illegal drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), in partnership with the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), highlighted the government efforts to rehabilitate drug surrenderers in a press briefing dubbed as “#RealNumbers” held in Quezon City Friday, June 9.
President Duterte: Don’t turn a blind eye on illegal drugs
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, May 11, called on the leaders not to ignore the scourge of illegal drugs on the youth, noting that the younger generation should be empowered to be the best version of themselves.
President Duterte formally opens the 30th ASEAN Summit, pushes for drug-free ASEAN
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte pushed for a drug-free Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) community as he formally opened the 30th ASEAN Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Saturday, April 29.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the April 25 New York Times Editorial
We recognize the New York Times’ right to opinion, however, we have a clear disagreement with the newspaper’s April 25 editorial, “Let the World Condemn Duterte,” which was based on a complaint filed by a lawyer of a self-confessed assassin.
President Duterte: No compromise on drugs and corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte again highlighted the importance of the fight against illegal drugs and corruption as he vowed that his administration will never allow a compromise on these problems.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella On Human Rights Watch Deputy Asia Director Phelim Kine’s remarks that PRRD has “finally acknowledged” that the war on drugs is “a war on the poor” and exposes the chief executive’s “contempt for lives”
The war on drugs is not targeted at any particular segment of society. However, the most prevalent drug in the Philippines is shabu, dubbed as poor man’s cocaine.
President Duterte breaks ground for drug rehab center in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, March 25, led the groundbreaking of the Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DARTC) here in Bukidnon. With a capacity of around 500-800 patients, the P 700-million drug rehabilitation center will soon rise in a five-hectare land in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, which was donated to its city government. In his speech during the groundbreaking ceremony of DARTC, President Duterte encouraged the Read More
Duterte asks mayors’ cooperation in addressing major challenges
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 14 asked the assistance of the country’s local executives to address the pressing concerns that his government is facing.
Duterte lays out plans to fulfill campaign promises
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 13, laid out the direction of his administration in a bid to realize its campaign pledges during the last election tackling issues such as federalism, criminality, corruption and illegal drugs.
Patriotic law enforcers should be frontliners in war on drugs – Duterte, 27 Feb. 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte said he wants honest and patriotic young law enforcers to become the frontliners in the government’s war on drugs.
Duterte leads turnover of drug rehabilitation facility in Samal Island, 24 Feb. 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, February 24, led the turnover of the rehabilitation facility for drug reformists in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on the arrest of Sen. De Lima in relation with the govt’s war on drugs, 23 Feb. 2017
The issuance of a warrant for the arrest of Senator De Lima is a major step forward in the Administration’s anti-drug war. It is a fulfillment of the campaign promise of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to rid Philippine society of drugs, crime and corruption.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella on De Lima being politically motivated, 20 Feb. 2017
The Human Rights Watch cavalierly calls for “foreign governments to step up to denounce the Duterte Administration” for its supposed disregard for basic human rights.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella on the New York Times’ opinion article written by ex-Colombian President Cesar Gaviria, 08 Feb. 2017
We respect the opinion of former President Cesar Gaviria that Colombia’s experience of “war against drugs” cannot be won by the armed forces and law enforcement agencies alone.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella on CBCP pastoral letter slamming the reign of terror behind the war on drugs, 05 Feb. 2017
The officials of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) are apparently out of touch with the sentiments of the faithful who overwhelmingly support the changes in the Philippines –
President Duterte hosts traditional Vin d’ Honneur in Malacañan, 11 Jan. 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday hosted the traditional New Year Vin d’ Honneur at the Malacañan Palace, reaffirming his commitment to eliminate corruption, criminality and illegal drugs in the country.
4R Home Launched , 30 Nov. 2016
The Duterte Cabinet Spouses Association launched 4R Home, a shelter program for drug users and pushers who want to mend their lives for good, on November 30, Andres Bonifacio Day, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
PAGCOR underscores role in Social Development , 30 Nov. 2016
Arnell Ignacio, Assistant Vice President for community relations and services department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), today said PAGCOR plays an important role in the government’s agenda for change as he enumerated the undertakings of the government owned and controlled corporation.
Duterte inaugurates mega drug rehabilitation center, 30 Nov. 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration of the mega Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, November 29, as part of the administration’s efforts to solve drug problem in the country.
Duterte says drug syndicates shifted to kidnapping, 05 Nov. 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, November 4, vowed that he will crush criminality as drug syndicates may have resorted to kidnapping activities.
President Duterte’s State Visits to China and Brunei enhance trade ties, 22 Oct. 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, October 21 said his recent State Visits to Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China have strengthened the Philippines’ economic and diplomatic ties with both countries and have opened doors for more meaningful engagements as they discussed ways to deepen their bilateral relations and explored other areas of undertakings .
Duterte administration announces soft opening of Nueva Ecija drug rehabilitation center, 18 Oct. 2016
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced the soft opening of the government-run drug rehabilitation center in Fort Magsaysay in Laur, Nueva Ecija, which could accommodate 10,000 patients in full capacity.
Abella optimistic of President Duterte’s visit to China, 15 Oct. 2016
Malacañan said on Saturday, October 15, that the State Visit of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to China is expected to bring good news to Filipinos.
Palace shares vision for new PH, 12 Oct. 2016
A Palace official on Wednesday, October 12, said that President Rodrigo Duterte is not merely focused on his campaign against illegal drugs but on the country’s overall development.
Duterte to the corrupt: PTV-4 will be watching you, 11 Oct. 2016
To those who are working in government and want only to steal taxpayers’ money, President Rodrigo Duterte has a message for you: Don’t do it.
Duterte: Drug campaign will not end, 08 Oct. 2016
President Duterte on Friday, October 7, said it is destiny that he became President so that he can solve the country’s problem on illegal drugs.
President Duterte on drug war: “We are fighting for self-preservation”, 07 Oct. 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, October 6, said that the administration’s relentless campaign against illegal drugs is a fight for “self-preservation”.
Duterte urges LGUs to support fight vs. illegal drugs , 05 Oct. 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte has urged local government officials to do their work in the country’s fight against illegal drugs.
Duterte vows to equip army to fight well , 04 Oct. 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte has pledged to provide the military with more firearms for protection in the fight against illegal drugs and criminality.
