Revolutionary movement investigates illegal drugs in Northern Samar - NDFP official statement
The National Democratic Front-Eastern Visayas on April 18, 2016, expressed concern over illegal drugs in Northern Samar, where second district (former) Congressman Emil Ong and his younger brother Governor Jose "Jun" Ong, Jr. hold sway. "The revolutionary movement is looking into the administration of the Ong brothers", said NDF-EV spokesperson Fr. Santiago "Ka Sanny" Salas.
"Why is it that under their watch the problem of illegal drugs has become so bad it is being sold even to elementary students and in remote towns where this was previously unknown? This has led to the rise of drug-related crimes like rape that affect women and children. Aside from using drugs, students are also lured into becoming drug pushers. Has the problem of illegal drugs worsened because those in political power are addicted to its dirty money as too lucrative to give up?"
"Why is it that under their watch the problem of illegal drugs has become so bad it is being sold even to elementary students and in remote towns where this was previously unknown? This has led to the rise of drug-related crimes like rape that affect women and children. Aside from using drugs, students are also lured into becoming drug pushers. Has the problem of illegal drugs worsened because those in political power are addicted to its dirty money as too lucrative to give up?"