By: Allyn I. Villahermosa During the campaign period last elections, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte promised the whole nation a safer and better Philippines for the first six months of his term, which made the majority of the Filipino voters believe that he is the “savior” of our dying motherland.
Mainly, his administration focuses first on eradicating drugs. Pres. Duterte seeks safer streets at night and a more peaceful home for every Filipino family because he strongly believes that it kills not only the one who abuses it but the user’s home as well. However, massive killings on drug-related scenarios are bothering the community because of its countless victims, both identified and unidentified pushers/users of drugs are being killed on-the-spot. Recently, a jeepney driver was shot and killed by unidentified suspects while driving and fetching passengers at Burgos Street, Dagupan City. The said victim was identified as a user and hence, undeniably was listed for “shoot to kill” among the drug pushers/users. On the other hand, a fourth year Mass Communication Student was reportedly shot and killed and was thrown along the fields of Parian, Manaoag Pangasinan last month. Until now, the victim is still unidentified as a pusher/user yet her life was taken by unknown suspects. Killings nowadays are worsening. You may never know who will be shot and killed any time, or you may be shot and killed accusing you as one of the violators. Streets are quiet now; there are lesser reported crimes (other than the drug-related killings). Students are afraid to stay late outside their houses, all afraid to witness shoot-outs. Yet is this really what a “safe” community depicts? These victims, both identified and unidentified violators were never given a chance to defend themselves. They were given their choices but not the chance to begin and start a change. Is it really a better Philippines with these killings? Who wants to die now and defend later… or never?
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