AFP CentCom chief calls to fight illegal drug

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 20): AFP CentCom chief calls to fight illegal drug

No less than the commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Central Visayas has called on to fight against what he called “a new war”.

“It destroys our youth, the fibers of the Filipino family and the Filipino society as a whole,” said LtGen Raul J. Del Rosario, commander of the AFP Central Command in his commemorative address on the problem of illegal drug.

Del Rosario was the guest speaker of the 72nd Leyte Gulf Landings Anniversary celebration at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Candahug, Palo, Leyte, today, October 20.

He acknowledged the magnitude and menace of the illegal drug problem in the country as it was exposed with the assumption of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

“This is the very reason why this fight against illegal drug is now one of national priority on process,” he added.

He also urged the public to heed the call of President Duterte to fight against illegal drug like what the gallant heroes have done 72 years ago.

Del Rosario also enjoined the public to be part of the drive of President Duterte to fight against criminality and corruption.

He metaphorically exalted to the “new generation” to join hands, pledge and use the same fighting spirit that the gallant men of the Leyte Gulf have shown to win the battles and wars presently faced by the nation.

The AFP Central Visayas commander likewise assured the commitment to secure and contribute to the development of the Visayas.

“I commit my full support and cooperation to all our partners,” Del Rosario further said particularly in law enforcement agencies, local government unit and non-government organizations in the Visayas region.

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