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The Implementation of the Anti-Drug War Campaign of the Philippine Government

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  • Wenifredo Delmonte Alagabia Jr∗

    (Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong, Philippines)

  • Robino D. Cawi

    (University of the Cordilleras, Baguio, Philippines)

Abstract

Despite noble intentions to wipe the Philippines clean off illegal drugs proliferation, this effort has still become a subject of scrutiny and criticism among leftists and some citizens. This study posed questions of whether this would have positive or negative implications to peace and order as well as its impact on communities who were affected directly and indirectly. It is the aim of this study to present statistical validation on the effectiveness of the implementation of the war on drugs of the President through the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as the lead government agency. Variables such as awareness, efficiency, and transparency were among the key indicators assessed by the selected Barangay officials in Quezon City, particularly those which have been tagged as seriously affected barangays by illegal drugs. Crime rates from the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) from 2014-2018 were also assessed to determine if the drug war could curtail crime rates in the Metro. Data revealed satisfactory results, which are a clear validation that communities were properly informed on the procedural and legal aspects of the implementation of the drug war. On the other hand, it was clearly manifested that some programs that encourage the community to divulge drug activities were not effectively disseminated, and trials of drug personalities were not frequently published through media. Moreover, it was also proven that there is no direct link to claim that the drug war had a significant impact in decreasing crime rates in NCR given the comparison of crime volume before and during the implementation of the war on drugs. This study vividly presented the strong points and weak points of the war on drugs program of the current administration hence, a powerful anchor towards the continuous improvement of its processes through its proper implementation and evaluation of its effectiveness.

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  • Wenifredo Delmonte Alagabia Jr∗ & Robino D. Cawi, 2019. "The Implementation of the Anti-Drug War Campaign of the Philippine Government," International Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Dr. Mohammad Hamad Al-khresheh, vol. 5(3), pages 83-90.
    • Handle: RePEc:apa:ijhass:2019:p:83-90
    DOI: 10.20469/ijhss.5.20001-3
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    1. Shariffa Grace S. Torres & Kent Rover C. Pagas & Carl Justine C. Dinurog & Edmar R. Daniel & Jose F. Cuevas Jr., 2023. "Coping Strategies and Self-Actualization among the Rehabilitated Drug-Users: A Case Study," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 1212-1227, June.

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