(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police on Sunday, Feb. 17, welcomed the results of a Social Weather Stations survey that showed 66 percent of Filipinos believe the number of drug users in their areas has decreased.
According to Senior Supt. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, the high rating obtained proves that the continuing anti-illegal drugs campaign of the government is effective in convincing drug dependents to refrain from further using illegal drugs..”
He said it also proves the campaign was “instrumental in reducing the total number of crimes nationwide thereby, creating a secure environment where people feel safe to live, work and do business.”
Earlier, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo also welcomed the results of the December survey.
Salvador said the results were a confirmation of the success of the campaign despite some criticisms.