Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte on Tuesday reiterated his push for mandatory hair follicle drug testing for all government officials, following Senator Imee Marcos’ allegations that President Bongbong Marcos was using illegal drugs.
“Kung totoo ang sinasabi ni Senator Imee, then the Filipino people deserve clarity — not excuses. For years, kami nangunguna sa panawagan para sa hair follicle drug testing for all government officials. Hindi ito bago. Hindi ito personal,” Duterte said.
He emphasized the call is for government transparency and integrity: “Ito ay para sa transparency at integridad sa pamahalaan. Pero hanggang ngayon, may mga ayaw sumailalim. Bakit? Anong tinatago? Sino ang pinoprotektahan? Kung walang dapat katakutan, dapat walang tumatanggi.”
Duterte added that the senator’s claims only reinforce the need for testing.
“Walang exempted. Walang special treatment. The Filipino people deserve honesty. Kung malinis ka, patunayan mo. Kung hindi, huwag mong gawing tanga ang bayan.”
Highlighting public stakes, he said, “Buhay at kinabukasan ng ating mga anak ang nakasalalay dito, nararapat lang na tayo ay nakakasiguro na ang namumuno sa ating bayan ay may sapat na kakayahan at hindi mga bangag.”