House leader backs PBBM’s ‘bloodless’ anti-drug campaign
HOUSE Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin today expressed staunch support for the successful “bloodless” anti-drug campaign championed by the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr.
Garin highlighted that in merely 16 months under BBM’s leadership, law enforcement agencies have confiscated an astounding 4.4 tons of shabu, translating to a street value of at least P30 billion.
“That’s 4,400 kilos of illegal drugs no longer on our streets. This means P30 billion is no longer feeding the coffers of drug peddlers, traffickers, and kingpins. Instead, this money is put to other uses, possibly in more productive endeavors like feeding families and attending to other family needs,” Garin emphasized.
Garin lauded the administration’s approach, saying, “The brilliance of President BBM’s anti-drug strategy lies not only in its efficacy but in its humanity. Not a single life of a drug user, peddler, or trafficker was taken. It’s a testament to the belief that bloodshed isn’t the answer to this crisis.”
Furthermore, she added, “This administration will not stand by and watch small-time drug users and street pushers face dire consequences while the major importers and suppliers of these illegal drugs operate with impunity.”
Calling for a unified front, Garin beckoned all sectors of society to rally behind the President’s vision for a drug-free nation.
“Let’s unite in this cause. Monitor our communities, guide our people away from drug use, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the authorities,” she urged.
Addressing drug users directly, Garin said, “Understand the profound toll drugs take on your health, your loved ones, and the broader society. Break free from this cycle; it only leads to despair.”