MANILA, Philippines — Senators are hoping that President Rodrigo Duterte would set goals for the next three years as well as enhance the administration’s antidrug campaign when he addresses the nation on Monday. ADVERTISEMENTAndanar said the Chief Executive’s main themes would focus on poverty alleviation, infrastructure program, and peace and order. The President had drawn flak for his deal to allow Chinese fishermen in Recto Bank, which is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. And I think the President will not shirk from telling it as it is,” he added. Sotto, a former chair of the Dangerous Drugs Board, said he was excited about the President’s Sona speech as he was the only Chief Executive that tackled the issue of illegal drugs.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 20, 2019 21:22 UTC