Narcotics eroded rule of law in PH and not war against illegal drugs » News

It is narcotics and not the Duterte administration’s war against illegal drugs that has eroded the rule of law in the Philippines.

This was emphasised by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano when he lately engaged in a “no holds barred” public dialogue on the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York moderated by former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano is being interviewed by former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, President of the Asia Society Policy Institute, on his views during his attendance in an event at the Asia Society in New York City, USA on September 21, 2017.

According to Cayetano, Western international locations at all times react with use of the phrase ‘war’ when that is truly a “rule of law campaign” geared toward taking out energy from drug lords and narco-politicians and placing it again to law enforcement and the courts.

“We refuse to just watch and do nothing as the Philippines becomes a narco state and as we lose a whole generation to narcotics,” Cayetano mentioned in his remarks.

Speaking earlier than a world viewers lyesterday, the overseas affairs chief additionally addressed considerations on Manila’s claims and entitlements to the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea.

Naming the problem because the “Panda in the room,” Cayetano mentioned the Philippines has in truth strengthened and not deserted its claims.

“There is a change in strategy and framework but no change in fighting for our sovereignty and sovereign rights,” he mentioned.

In his remarks, Cayetano likewise mentioned the present state of Manila’s relations with Washington, by addressing what he known as “the Eagle in the room”.

Cayetano mentioned he’s the proper instance of the enduring heat and previous friendship between the Philippines and the United States as a result of his mom is American.

While the 2 international locations shall stay pals underneath the administration of President Duterte, the highest Filipino diplomat mentioned there’s recalibration or recasting of Philippine-US relations underneath the impartial overseas coverage thrust of the Duterte administration.

The secretary defined that the Philippines and the US share frequent values and pursuits, however these are not essentially at all times similar.

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