CLARK, Pampanga – After signing the P3.35-trillion General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte motored here and assured the more than 9,000 women volunteers against illegal drugs that there will be “no corruption” in his government.
“Rest assured that there will be no corruption,” Duterte said during his 3rd visit in Pampanga, as he graced the Convergence of Nanay (Mother) Volunteers as Community Drug Watch held at the Parade Grounds inside this Freeport.
Meanwhile, Governor Lilia Pineda during the opening rites, shared the duties of the Nanay Community Workers, which include reporting drug users and pushers, contributing to the peace and order of the province.
Pineda also emphasized how Kapampangan women are empowered and perfectly exemplified through their roles as Nanay Volunteers in the province.
More than 9,000 mother volunteers from 505 barangays were mobilized since July to help in the anti-illegal drugs campaign of the provincial government as a last ditch effort to put an end to the unlawful trade of prohibited substances, not only in Pampanga but also in other parts of the country.
“Mothers will serve as volunteers and form part of the anti-illegal drugs force in communities to support the government campaign and war on drugs,” said Governor Lilia Pineda in a statement.
Pineda said she strongly believes that mothers would be effective “tools” in the anti-illegal drugs drive as they are the ones who can closely monitor members of the family.
This may be duplicated by other provinces throughout the country, as Pineda expressed optimism that the move would be of great help to the law enforcers and other government units tasked to go after illegal drugs abuse.
Duterte reiterated the continuation of his anti illega drug campaign to protect every Filipino.