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BBM leads P9.4-B drug burn
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessed the destruction of over P9.4 billion worth of illegal drugs in Capas, Tarlac.
He emphasized the administration's commitment to transparency in anti-narcotics operations.
The incineration included 1,387.5554 kilograms of methamphetamine, or shabu, along with other seized narcotics.
Marcos stressed the importance of ensuring seized drugs are completely destroyed to prevent them from re-entering the black market.
This event, which included media presence, marks a shift in showcasing anti-drug efforts compared to previous administrations.
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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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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. highlighted the effectiveness of his administration's "bloodless" approach to the war on drugs, noting that PHP62 billion worth of shabu has been seized since he assumed office in June 2022.
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The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the Caraga Region has destroyed over PHP15 million worth of illegal drugs, primarily shabu and marijuana, in Butuan City.
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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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The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has announced the seizure of P9.52 billion worth of illegal drugs during operations conducted from May 30 to June 13.
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