Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto questioned on Sunday the request of the Philippine National Police for P900 million to fund “Oplan Double Barrel Reloaded” following the killing of a 17-year-old boy in a drug operation in Caloocan City. – A P900-million budget for Oplan Double Barrel Reloaded, the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. READ: Fears raised budget bill will be railroadedReferring to this budget request, Recto said specific questions on the implementation of Oplan Double Barrel should be asked. PNP will also get a P20 billion increase in its budget next year, to P131.5 billion, from P111.8 billion this year. Hindi ba mas mainam ang triple patrols kesa dun sa double barrel,” said Recto.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 20, 2017 06:00 UTC