TAGAYTAY CITY – Former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson wants the Philippine National Police (PNP) to play not just the role of enforcers against illegal drugs, but also “teachers” in keeping youths away from the menace.
Speaking at a seminar on the drug menace here Tuesday, Lacson said this is similar to the Philippine Drug Abuse Resistance Education (PhilDARE) program he undertook as PNP Chief during the Estrada administration.
“We can train our police to work closer with the community, teachers and schools. They can explain to our youths the whys and hows of staying away from illegal drugs,” Lacson said in Filipino.
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