The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) bagged the most number of awards during the 115th Police Service Anniversary held at the Police Regional Office (PRO) XI headquarters, when no less than PNP Chief, Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa gave the awards.
Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa told his critics: “You be the police, let’s see how far you can go.”
A police official from Davao Region named by President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, August 7, as one of those allegedly involved in illegal drug trade was put under restrictive custody and was relieved from his position.
Lt. General Rey Leonardo Guerrero of the Eastern Mindanao Command said they are now coordinating with the Philippine National Police to include the anti-drug campaign Oplan Tokhang in their village immersions.
The Army’s 10th Infantry Division announced that their military camps are not yet prepared to be used as rehabilitation facilities for those drug-related personnel.
The Philippine Coast Guard here would implement more efforts to guard the coastal areas and ports surrounding Davao City from illegal drug-related activities. The PCG would also keep a special watch on Chinese vessels in ports.
While the people’s support for the Duterte administration’s war on drugs is “overwhelming”, some leaders are proposing that the government should implement a more comprehensive approach on the anti-drugs campaign.
The readiness of Davao emergency rescue unit was challenged anew as it conducted a city-wide full scale tsunami and earthquake drill at the Crocodile Park on Friday, July 22.
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)has expressed its concern over the growing number of drug-related prisoners which might further congest the jails in the region.
Authorities at the Davao City drug rehabilitation center are worried that they could not accommodate the growing number of clients.
