Several of President Marcos Jr.’s senatorial candidates have proposed different approaches to combat crime in the Philippines.
Benjamin Abalos Jr. suggested enhancing the country’s CCTV system and improving law enforcement’s technological capabilities.
Abby Binay emphasized the importance of empowering local barangays and fostering community engagement to tackle crime.
Ping Lacson focused on the need for better enforcement of existing laws, urging the Senate to ensure the proper implementation of legislation.
Tito Sotto proposed merging the Dangerous Drugs Board and PDEA into a single agency to address drug-related issues more effectively, while Francis Tolentino pushed for the reimposition of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime.
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