Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Wednesday said that Vice President Leni Robredo was mistaken in her claims of “palit-ulo” scheme in the government’s war on drugs. “Eight months into our campaign against illegal drugs, Vice President Robredo, suddenly refers to an alleged ‘palit-ulo’ scheme – which she mistakenly describes as substituting a relative for a missing drug personality,” Abella said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENTRobredo revealed earlier that a “palit-ulo” scheme is being employed by the government forces in poverty-stricken areas in the name of President Duterte’s war on illegal drugs. In fact, the Administration has focused more resources on the rehabilitation of drug users and dependents,” Panelo further explained. He added that the government measures to address poverty and the general welfare of the people necessarily have to be complemented by the eradication of illegal drugs.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 15, 2017 11:37 UTC