The Dept. of
Interior and Local Government is set to formally relieve all barangay officials
who are involved in illegal drug operations and corrupt practices.
“We are
preparing for that. Actually, we are now asking our people, especially the PNP,
to submit to us who are the barangay captains that are involved in drugs,” said
DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno in Manila,
He added they
are now are now waiting for the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte to
formally relieve all barangay officials involved such.
Sueno said they
have asked the Philippine National Police to submit names of implicated officials in preparation
for the possible replacement.
“In just few days
or few weeks, perhaps we will receive these reports from the field to have a
list of barangay captains who are involved in drugs. Not only drugs but also
corruption,” Sueno said.”
Such officials
who have unscrupulous record would be replaced especially if the barangay
elections would be cancelled.
Though at least
20.51% of 42,065 barangays in the entire country is affected by illegal drugs,
Sueno said there are still remaining honest barangay officials that’s why they
will still wait for PNP’s list.
Meanwhile, the
DILG also confirmed governors from various provinces are looking for ways to
rehabilitate surrendered drug users.
This is through
community interventions just like outreach rehab, counseling and meditation
with the help of LGUs, churches and other experts
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