QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, in a speaking engagement in front of the Filipino community in New York, appealed to international organizations to help the Philippine government on its war against illegal drugs instead of criticizing its strong policies.
“Instead of criticizing us and trying to stop international funding, why don’t you give us bullet-proof vests for our police? And why don’t you give us cameras like they use in the SEAL teams, so you could see the drug bust and you could see why they fire at these people?”
Cayetano also said that, ultimately, the Philippine war against illegal drugs will benefit the poor.
“The poor have become common victims of the drug pushers. When they become hooked on drugs, they engage in other crimes to sustain their vices. If the government will not intensify its drug operations, the poor will continue to be exploited by the drug pushers. The poor cannot defend themselves, they need us most,” he said.
He then, encouraged the foreign leaders to come to the Philippines and see for themselves the beauty of the country and its people.
“We invite you to come to the Philippines and see for yourselves that the Philippines is not about hatred and violence as being shown in the international media,” Cayetano said.
“Come to the Philippines and please look at us from a different perspective,” he added.