Mandatory drug rehab for voluntary surrenderees pushedPartylist lawmakers are seeking a six-month mandatory rehabilitation to drug users and pushers who voluntarily submit themselves to the authorities. (Ali Vicoy /mb.com.ph) MB FILE – A total of 729 confessed drug users and peddlers take a vow to stop engaging in illegal drug activities during a mass surrender in Rosario, Cavite. (Ali Vicoy /mb.com.ph)AKO Bicol partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe led the filing of House Bill No. He laments that the law fails to provide any steps or adjustments in penalties and procedure should a drug user or pusher voluntarily surrender to the authorities. He said their measure seeks to provide clear step-by-step procedure and a direction for government authorities when a drug user or pusher voluntarily surrenders.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 17, 2016 05:48 UTC