Philippine Official Criticizes Drug Campaign Effectiveness, Cites Price Hikes
What happened
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that the anti-drug campaign led by former president Rodrigo Duterte failed to curb the supply and demand for illegal drugs in the Philippines. Remulla cited the price of shabu nearly doubling, from P3,500 per gram during Duterte’s administration to P6,800 currently. Government figures show that Philippine authorities have recovered around 17 tons of illegal drugs since 2024, compared with about 13 tons seized between 2016 and 2022.
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Why it matters
Remulla’s remarks highlight the persistence of the illegal drug trade despite past campaigns, noting that supply did not decrease under Rodrigo Duterte’s tenure. The commentary follows the interception of a P3.54 billion illegal drug shipment bound for the Philippines.
SPARK compares the political methods of Jonvic Remulla to the playbook used by Rodrigo Duterte.
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Who's involved
- Jonvic RemullaInterior and Local Government Secretary who criticized the drug campaign.
- Rodrigo DuterteFormer President of the Philippines whose anti-drug campaign was criticized.
- PhilippinesThe country where the drug trade and campaign took place.
- Department of the Interior and Local GovernmentThe executive department Jonvic Remulla serves.
- Philippine National PoliceThe national police force regulated by Jonvic Remulla.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The country might face increased costs related to law enforcement and drug interdiction efforts.
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The entities involved
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Rodrigo Duterte
President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
- Mindanao residents have raised the International Criminal Court case against Rodrigo Duterte, while Marcos is expected to address the concerns regarding the region.
- A Mindanao representative is on the ICC prosecution panel as Rodrigo Duterte withdraws the Philippines from the International Criminal Court.
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Jonvic Remulla
Philippine politician
Related events
- Rodrigo Duterte faces murder charges related to the war on drugs.
- Jonvic Remulla is the DILG Secretary, and Dela Rosa was alleged to be a co-perpetrator of Rodrigo Duterte.
- Claire Castro commented on Rodrigo Duterte's health and the ongoing International Criminal Court trial.
- The new administration in the Philippines is continuing the political legacies of Rodrigo Duterte.
- Duterte's war on drugs was investigated in Manila, with the Truth Commission Chair being a former ICC judge.