(Eagle News) — Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos expressed her support for the intensified campaign to implement local government ordinances, including those against loitering, by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
She also expressed her sadness for criticisms the PNP has received despite their efforts.
Marcos noted that while many have complained about what they say were violations of human rights, the rights of women to get home safe were being neglected.
The official cited as instances ” tambays” who were harassing women walking to get home at night.
“Kapag sa gabi, ang ating mahal sa buhay na naghahanapbuhay na tumatawid sa daan ay nangangamba,” she said.
“Ang akin lang po, ang sabi ni Presidente hindi naman aarestuhin o dadalhin sa kulungan ang mga tambay kundi aalamin kung anong pakay nila o kung meron silang ginagawang labag,” Marcos explained.
She said that critics should also consider the rights and concerns of other people, especially the right to be free from fear, lawlessness and violence.
“Hindi lahat ng tambay inosente ,at alam natin ‘yan,” Marcos noted.
“On a personal note bilang local executive o governor, ang mga tambay minsan ay nagiging sanhi ng takot (as a local executive or governor, street idlers sometimes cause fear [to public]),” she added.
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