House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed the Marcos administration’s non-violent, community-based anti-illegal drug campaign, which he has called a clear policy direction of the government.

In a statement Tuesday, June 24, Romualdez commended President Marcos for his bold and humane strategy that restores public trust while sending a clear message to drug syndicates that their days are numbered.

“This is no longer just a campaign—it is a clear policy direction under the Marcos administration: one that rejects violence, upholds the rule of law, and mobilizes the whole-of-nation approach in protecting every Filipino community from the scourge of drugs,” Romualdez said following Marcos' inspection of nearly ₱8.9 billion worth of shabu recovered from northern Philippine waters.

The confiscated methamphetamine hydrochloride—discovered through the vigilance of local fishermen in Zambales, Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and Cagayan—was immediately ordered destroyed by the President using advanced thermal decomposition technology at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) headquarters in Quezon City.

Romualdez commended the Chief Executive for steering the anti-drug campaign toward one anchored on coordination, intelligence-driven operations, and community participation.

He noted that it was ordinary fishermen who served as the first responders to the recent interception of illegal drugs.

“This proves that the most powerful weapon in this fight is not fear—but trust, vigilance, and unity between government and people,” the Speaker said.

He also underscored the strategic importance of the President’s decision to personally oversee the destruction of seized drugs. He says this strengthens public confidence in the system and ensures that no illegal substances are recycled or reintroduced into communities.

“President Marcos is setting a new standard of integrity and accountability. The message is clear: under his leadership, there will be no backdoors, no loopholes, and no compromises,” added Romualdez, the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president.

He assured the President and the public that the House of Representatives stands ready to pass legislation that supports interdiction, maritime and border control, intelligence fusion, and the rehabilitation of drug users who seek a second chance at life.

“The House is all-in. We are working closely with the administration to provide our law enforcement agencies with the tools, technologies, and legal frameworks they need to succeed—not just in arrests, but in building a future where recovery and reintegration are possible.

Romualdez said that as criminal networks evolve, so must government institutions.

“This is not only a criminal justice issue—it is a national security, public health, and moral issue. And how we confront it will define our legacy as a people,” he noted.