War vs drugs to ‘surge ahead’

Malacañang has vowed to “surge ahead” with the campaign against illegal drugs and crimes after welcoming a survey showing majority of Metro Manila residents feel safe due to the government’s peace and order drive.

“We are pleased with the latest Pulse Asia survey showing that more than eight out of 10 residents of Metro Manila now feel safer in the streets as a result of the government’s drive against illegal drugs,” presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said.

“The administration’s drug war is well-received by the people on the ground in sharp contrast to the gloom and hopelessness depicted by the President’s critics,” Abella added.

Abella said the favorable public sentiment gives the government “strong impetus to surge ahead in our anti-drug campaign.”

He said the government hopes to continue to get the cooperation of the community, and even support of the clergy, especially in the implementation of a rehabilitation program for “Oplan: Tokhang” surrenderers.