Lots of mayors won due to drug moneyA lot of mayors across the country have utilized drug money to bankroll their candidacy and eventually secure victory in the last elections. Photo courtesy of UNTVRadio.com“There are a lot of mayors who won because of their drug money. “If this is not stopped, it is the drug money which will be used in politics,” he added. Some groups, particularly human rights groups, have been criticizing the PNP for reportedly tolerating vigilantism that targets illegal drug personalities. A few days later, rumors have been circulating that a lot of mayors are also in the illegal drugs trade.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 17, 2016 13:29 UTC