Senior House Officials Affirm PH Commitment to Fight Illegal Drugs in Russia Conference
1-PACMAN Partylist Rep. Enrico A. Pineda, Surigao del Sur, 2nd District Rep. Johnny T. Pimentel, Ilocos Norte, 1st District Majority Leader Rodolfo C. Fariñas, Amb. Carlos D. Sorreta, Capiz, 2nd District Rep. Fredenil H. Castro, and Isabela, 1st District Rep. Rodolfo T. Albano III during the “Parliamentarians Against Drugs” international conference held on December 04 at the State Duma in Moscow, Russian Federation.
08 December 2017 MOSCOW – A five-man delegation headed by Majority Floor Leader Rodolfo C. Fariñas represented the Philippines in an international conference entitled “Parliamentarians Against Drugs” held in Moscow on December 04.
The conference was organized by the State Duma, which is Russia’s lower legislative chamber, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. It was attended by more than 40 parliamentary delegations from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.
During his plenary speech, Majority Floor Leader Fariñas highlighted the legislative support provided to the Philippine government’s fight against illegal drugs. “We in the House of Representatives, share the President’s resolve and are committed to passing and amending laws to enhance the country’s anti-drug policy,” he said.
Rep. Fariñas added, “In the 2017 National Budget, the amount allocated for drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation centers increased by more than 1000% compared to the previous year. This act of Congress alone sends a strong and unequivocal signal about its commitment not only to fight illegal drugs but also to reintegrate former drug users and make them productive members of society.”
Majority Floor Leader Fariñas was joined by Rep. Fredenil H. Castro, (Capiz, 2nd District), Rep. Johnny T. Pimentel (Surigao del Sur, 2nd District), Rep. Rodolfo T. Albano, III (Isabela, 1st District) and Rep. Enrico A. Pineda (1-PACMAN party-list).
During their visit, the parliamentarians had the opportunity to meet members of the Filipino Community in Moscow after attending mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Moscow on Sunday, 3 December 2017. END
Majority Leader Fariñas delivers his plenary speech.
Rep. Rodolfo C. Fariñas poses with Amb. Carlos D. Sorreta and Mme. Maria Consuelo Sorreta and members of the Filipino Community after attending mass at the Immaculate Conception Church in Moscow on December 03.
For more information, visit www.moscowpe.dfa.gov.ph.