Tuesday, September 06, 2005 (Philippines)

Opposition Councilor and radio broadcaster Zaldy Ocon describes the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the region as a "pitiless agency comprised of crooked officers." (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) THE City Council of Cagayan de Oro had enough of Superintendent Rene Orbe, the controversial regional director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 10. A resolution calling for the immediate relief of Orbe is underway in the City Council, whose members took turns in rebuking the embattled anti-narcotics head during their regular session Monday. [full story]