A government outsider is needed in the five-member committee tasked to trace police colonels and generals who may have ties with the illicit drug trade, Senator JV Ejercito said. | BPinlacINQ
Ejercito backed Abalos’ “bold announcement,” noting that the drug problem has once again resurfaced.
“He’s getting desperate already. Losing his patience, probably, because of this perennial drug problem that’s coming back. For me, if the PNP officials think that they have nothing to hide, they are not guilty, they’re conscience is clear, then they can submit their courtesy resignations,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino.
Ejercito likewise pointed out that the archipelagic structure of the Philippines makes it difficult to push back on the illegal drug problem in the country. “It’s really difficult. Some years back, before President Duterte took over, we became the drug hub of Asia, because it’s really difficult to guard our shores. Really difficult. We really have to, sometimes, make drastic decisions or measures, so that we can solve this drug problem,” he added.
Abalos’ appeal for top PNP officials to tender their courtesy resignation spewed mixed reactions from various lawmakers, groups and even police officers.of the whole PNP and a chance to show the integrity of the organization amidst issues affecting its members.”, on the other hand, sounded alarm on this move as it pointed out that this would evade accountability for officers who have committed drug war abuses.
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