PNP chief orders review of past drug campaign

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered a comprehensive review of the bloody war on drugs during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

- EMMANUEL TUPAS

In ordering the review, Marbil said he wanted to evaluate the effectiveness as well as identify both the strengths and weaknesses of Oplans Tokhang and Double Barrel, the code names for Duterte’s war on drugs.

The initiative, according to Marbil, aims to enhance the PNP’s recalibrated anti-drug campaign under the Marcos administration, focusing on dismantling drug supply chains instead of street-level pushers and users as well as putting emphasis on the preservation of human life.