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P62.17B in drugs seized since Marcos Jr. assumed, Palace says
The Marcos administration has confiscated over PHP62.17 billion worth of illegal drugs since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took office.
From July 2022 to May 2025, authorities conducted 110,563 anti-drug operations, leading to the arrest of 149,020 individuals, including 9,506 high-value targets.
During this period, 4,027 barangays were declared drug-cleared under the Barangay Drug Clearing Program.
A total of 141,827 cases were filed against drug suspects, with 53,939 resolved and 47,438 resulting in convictions.
Additionally, 9,713 drug offenders completed reformation programs, and 2,761 received livelihood assistance.
A total of 607 Balay Silangan Reformation Centers have been established nationwide.
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The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported the seizure of approximately P30.29 billion worth of illegal drugs during the first half of 2025.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the incineration of P9.4 billion worth of illegal drugs in Tarlac, with final residue tests confirming no trace of narcotics.
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Over P522 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated and 4,733 individuals were arrested for drug-related charges in Central Visayas from January to June this year.
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Malacañang, through Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, refuted Vice President Sara Duterte's claim that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s attendance at the destruction of illegal drugs was a mere "photo op."
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Authorities seized PHP8 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested seven individuals in separate operations across Metro Manila and Cebu.
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