News Roundup 12 November 2019
Nov 12, 2019 • 1 min Read
Leni Robredo to discuss drug war with US Embassy execs | INQUIRER.NET – Vice President Leni Robredo has confirmed that she will discuss the country’s drug war with officials of the United States (US) Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday morning. She wants to know what kind of assistance US can extend to the local agencies fighting the war against illegal drugs, especially on the side of intelligence gathering.
Robredo: Evidence-based, data-driven campaign needed vs illegal drugs | PHILSTAR.COM – Vice President Leni Robredo said she intends to consult experts for data and best practices. We want evidence-based solutions. She told reporters on Tuesday, “We want to take all of the lessons of others countries into consideration. It would be harder in the long run if we just keep going without any real plans or data-driven solutions. How would we set targets if we don’t know who we’re targeting?”
Palace: Robredo can ask Congress for additional funds next year | Manila Bulletin – Robredo, the new co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD), earlier revealed plans to ask for additional budget for the anti-illegal drug efforts, particularly drug rehabilitation and prevention programs. She also claimed that the proposed P15 million funding for ICAD was not enough. However, Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said President Duterte recognized that the proposed 2020 national budget has already been submitted to Congress and that any amendment should be addressed to the lawmakers.
PNP backs scrapping ‘Tokhang’ | The Manila Times – THE Philippine National Police (PNP) is open to scrapping “Oplan Tokhang” if Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo will order it, its spokesman said on Tuesday.
