MANILA, Philippines — Based on Australian Research Institute Global Peace Index reported by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the problem of peace and order in the Philippines is worsening.
From ranking 136th in 2017, the country now ranks 137th in relation to peacefulness.
In Asia Pacific, the Philippines is followed by North Korea as the least peaceful country in the region.
Based on the report, the continuous anti-illegal drug operations and the Marawi siege are the reasons for the rank downgrade.
However, Malacañang said President Rodrigo Duterte wants to improve the government’s war against drugs and criminality.
This would explain the statement of the Chief Executive earlier when he warned of imposing changes in the following days.
“I will make radical changes in the days to come. For those offices na hindi talaga ma-control (that are out of control), I will place you under the Office of the President. Ako na mismo ang kaharap mo araw-araw (you will be dealing with me directly everyday),” said the president.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said, “Abangan ang mga reporma dahil nais pa niyang paigtingin ang giyera kontra kriminalidad at iligal na droga (Watch out for reforms because he wants to intensify the war against illegal drugs and criminality).” He added that the president has heard about the murder of the pregnant assistant prosecutor. — Rosalie Coz | UNTV News & Rescue
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