PDEA-Davao: No narco-politicians monitored
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Davao reported no ongoing monitoring of politicians involved in narcotics, often referred to as 'narco-politicians,' within the region. This statement comes amidst discussions regarding the nexus of politics and the drug trade in the Philippines.
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