PNP Chief Director Dela Rosa Says To Drug War Detractors To Offer Help, Not Criticism

On Monday, September 26, 2016: MANILA - Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa faced criticisms on the government's drive to rehabilitate thousands of drug suspects who are surrendering to authorities amidst the brutal war on narcotics.

He admitted the fact that there is a shortage of facilities to accommodate some 700,000 reforming drug suspects and he also stressed that the government cannot suspend its crackdown on drugs.

He added that doing so will only benefit drug kingpins and trigger a renewed rise of crime figures. "Dadami na naman ang krimen, dadami na naman ang mamamatay, dadami na naman ang mare-rape. At pinakaimportante doon, tuwang tuwa na naman iyung mayayamang drug lord dahil tuloy ang negosyo nila," he told reporters at Camp Crame.

[Crimes will just increase again, more people will be killed, more people will be raped. And most importantly, rich drug lords will celebrate because their business can resume.]

PNP Chief Director Bato is calling on critics to offer concrete aid instead of digging into the government's shortcomings. To the Filipinos criticizing the actions of President Duterte against drugs, He is pleading to please help them instead of criticizing them. He quoted, “We are all the same, we are Filipinos, we want a community that is safe for everyone. Let us help each other,".

Dela Rosa also noted that some business groups have contributed funds for the construction of additional drug rehabilitation centers.

Anyhow, the government and the country itself will benefit from every action or every reform that the President is doing in connection to his fight against drugs. Ever since Election Day, He has promised that he will wipe out drugs in the country. With all due respect, let us allow the President to take actions. Instead of criticizing, let us look into ways to help him reach his goal for our country.

Source: ABS-CBN