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Duterte won't apologize for his drug war

(File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has no intention to issue an apology for his anti-narcotics campaign. This, as he maintained that he did the "right" thing in launching a war on drug syndicates right at the start of his six-year term in July 2016. "I would say and I would insist na ang tail end sa administration na tama talaga ang ginawa ko. Hindi ako aatras. No apologies. No. Wala ako. Basta ang akin, tama 'yung ginawa ko (I would say and I would insist that the tail end of the administration is that I did the right thing. I will not bow down. No apologies. For me, I did the right thing)," he said in a taped Talk to the People aired Thursday morning. Duterte expressed dismay that despite the relentless anti-narcotics drive, the scourge of illegal drugs still plagues the country. He also warned that the drug menace would persist under the next administration, given that billions worth of illegal drugs continue to enter the country. "We continue to suffer from the drug problem. Hindi ito matatapos (This will not end)," he said. "Kaya dito talaga (So, here), it has to be a war. Hindi ito sabihin mo (You cannot call it) special operation ng (of the) police or the military. It cannot be because this thing is a very sinister and virulent activity that would affect life." 'Stronger pressure' vs. drugs Duterte said he is optimistic that his successor would continue his drug war. He also hoped that the next leader would take a "stronger pressure" against drug traffickers. "But I would insist on a continuance of the drug war," Duterte said. "I hope that the next administration would be, maybe, [take] a strong pressure sa ginawa ko, mas mabuti. Pabalik-balik ang droga eh (compared to what I have done. That's better because the drug problem is still there)." Duterte also vowed that he would continue to take a vital role in fighting illegal drugs even beyond his term to maintain peace and order in the country. "Maski na civilian ako, kung meron diyang ano, magsumbong ako sa pulis o sa PDEA (Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency), do something about it kasi merong problema (Even if I'm a civilian already, I would ask the police or the PDEA to do something because we still have a problem)," he said. As of March 2022, around 14,888 high-value targets have been arrested in the country since the anti-narcotics campaign was launched in July 2016, according to the Real Numbers released by the PDEA. Around 336,796 individuals have also been arrested, while some 6,241 drug suspects have died during the conduct of a total of 233,356 anti-drug operations nationwide. Authorities have also seized PHP88.83 billion worth of illegal drugs across the country, including PHP76.17 billion worth of shabu. (PNA) }

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Duterte unfazed by drug syndicates' possible reprisal

President Rodrigo R. Duterte (PPD File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday brushed aside the drug syndicates' possible retaliation, once he steps down from office in June 2022. Duterte made the statement during the campaign rally of his ruling party, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), in Cainta, Rizal, as he acknowledged that he gains nothing but hate from his anti-narcotics campaign. "Pero anong nakuha ko? Pababa na ako. Anong mabaon ko? Kindly tell. Galit. 'Yung gustong gumanti. Sige, hintayin ko kayo. Wala akong makuha. Ginawa ko lahat iyan para sa bayan (What did I get [from drug war]? I'm going to step down. What will I gain? Hatred. They want revenge. I will wait for them. I will gain nothing. I am doing this for the country)," he said. Unfazed by the threat to his life after his term, Duterte maintained that his drug war would remain relentless until his last days in office. Reiterating his warning that drug offenders who will resist arrest and offer violence will get killed, he said he would be "glad" to accept if he gets jailed because of drug-related deaths. "Ito lang ang Pilipinas tapos sisirain mo. Hindi ako papayag na ganoon. 'Yung iba ayaw magsabi, 'P* i mo, patayin kita.' Ako sinasabi ko sa inyo, pumasok kayo sa droga at magkahulihan tayo, patay kayo. Marami naman, maluwang naman siguro ang cemetery ninyo dito (You're destroying the Philippines. I will not allow that. Some refuse to say, 'Son of a b** I will kill you.' But I'm saying, if you are involved in illegal drugs and get arrested, you will get killed. The cemetery here is spacious)," Duterte said. Not easy to see drug offenders killed Duterte, however, admitted that he feels uncomfortable whenever there are reports that drug personalities resisting arrest get killed during the conduct of anti-drug operations. He added that he merely launched the anti-narcotics drive to protect the Filipino people from the scourge of illegal drugs. "Eto totoo, anong makuha ko (The truth is, what will I get)? Satisfaction? Why? Do you think it's easy to kill a human being? Ganoon kadali (Do you think it's easy)?" Duterte said. He said he could not stomach the fact that families, whose members are drug addicts, become "dysfunctional." He then reiterated his call on smugglers to drop illegal drugs. "Galit talaga ako sa droga. Huwag kayong pumasok diyan. Ngayon, nakikinig man ang human rights. Kung ayaw mo itong pangyayaring ito. Drop, bitawan mo ang droga (I really hate drugs. Do not get involved in drugs. Now, if human rights advocates are listening, if you do not want this [killing] to happen, [syndicates] must drop drugs)," he said. As of March 2022, around 14,888 high-value targets have been arrested in the country since the anti-narcotics campaign was launched in July 2016, according to the Real Numbers released by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency over the weekend. About 336,796 individuals have also been arrested, while some 6,241 drug suspects have died during the conduct of a total of 233,356 anti-drug operations nationwide. (PNA) }

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Matchweek 4 preview: Perth Glory v Adelaide United

Bruno Fornaroli shows off the new Perth Glory home kit ahead of their 2020/21 season opener.
Did you know?
Perth Glory will be looking to open an A-League season with a win for the first time since 2014/15 when they logged a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix; they have picked up three draws and two losses in their five season openers since.
Adelaide United are undefeated in all seven A-League games under Carl Veart (W3, D4); only one manager in A-League history has begun their career with a longer unbeaten streak (Rini Coolen – 11 – W7, D4).
Since the beginning of 2020, Adelaide United have had 133 shots from outside the box – more than any other side and more than double the amount of Perth Glory (64).

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