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Friday, December 26, 2003
Candidates urged to undergo drug test
SENATOR Francis Pangilinan has urged candidates for 2004 elections to undergo drug test to prove they are willing to comply with the law.
This would also show that the candidates are willing to help curb drug menace by setting an example, Pangilinan added.
"They should undergo if that is what the law says. The candidates choose to run voluntarily hence, they should comply with the requirements of the law," Pangilinan said.
He said the new drug law mandates that every politician, who expresses intentions to run for any position, should undergo drug test to determine if they are physically fit.
Pangilinan said public officials should be cleared of drug problems in order to gain public trust.
"Public office is a public trust. Those who run for office should be fit and capable, even clean when it comes to drugs," Pangilinan said.
He likewise challenged candidates to voluntarily submit themselves to the drug test and disclose to the public the result of the examination to show transparency and honesty in public service. JPM
(December 25, 2003 issue)
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