Several drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines have turned themselves in to authorities after the country's new President, Rodrigo Duterte, declared war on dealers and permitted killing them.
More than 300 suspects in Manila and 130 in Davao Del Sur have surrendered to authorities in fear of death, according a local news station.
The high turn-in rate comes after police killed 60 drug dealers on May 9, after Duterte said he would wipe out drugs.
Police have said that before the massive crackdown they will treat drug dealers who turn themselves in as victims. They also promised to support rehabilitation for them.
This has led to an oath ceremony in some parts of the country where drug dealers and addicts have sworn to give up drugs. Although Duterte's hard line has been viewed by some as a violation of human rights, he firmly believes in his policy.
"To die is better than committing crimes while living as an addict," he said on a visit to Cebu Sunday.
Duterte was inaugurated on Thursday at the presidential palace in Manila.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2016/07/182_208272.html?dable=10.1.4
"... It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings."....I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
THE NO BEATING AROUND THE BUSH PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES HAS INSTITUTED THE WAR ON DRUGS IN THE ARCHIPELAGO UNLIKE THE DRUG ADDICTS OF WALLSTREET IN THE USA WHO NEITHER WANTS THE SO CALLED WAR ON DRUGS TO BE WINNABLE - AS THE PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUERTO IS MAKING A SIGNIFICANT DENT - AS 300 SUSPECTS IN MANILA AND 130 IN DAVAO DEL SUR HAVE SURRENDER LEST THE BOUNTY KILLING RIGHTS HUNTERS DOES THE FINAL ACT OF SNUFFING THEM OUT FOR GOOD
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