Campaign against illegal drugs, police visibility to strengthen in Calamba City

by Lily Gut September 3, 2022 Calamba LGU (Photo from PIA Laguna) CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — The Calamba city government now intends to strength...

by Lily Gut
September 3, 2022

Calamba LGU (Photo from PIA Laguna)

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — The Calamba city government now intends to strengthen its anti-illegal drug campaign, which, according to Mayor Ross Rizal, is at the root of many crimes and social problems.

The mayor highlighted this plan during a recent Calamba City Peace and Order Council meeting, which also laid out the city's security programs.



The meeting also laid out a plan to assist former users in starting new lives.

“Bukas ang pamahalaang lungsod ng Calamba sa mga programang magbibigay ng pagkakataon sa mga dating gumagamit nito na magkaron ng panibagong buhay,” said the mayor.



The mayor also wants to dismantle illegal gambling, which often leads to the corruption of some officials.

The plans discussed in the meeting also include increasing police visibility in the city.



“Malaking tulong ang pagiging visible ng mga pulis at barangay tanod sa lahat ng sulok ng lungsod. Dito, magkakaroon ng kapanatagan ang ating mga kababayan na makapaglakad sa kalsada ng walang takot sa maaaring masamang mangyari sa kanila,” said Rizal.