Article: Philippines Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang: Around 80% of crimes in ASEAN involve illegal drug use .. countries beginning to look at health solutions rather than criminal sanctions

Puerto Princesa City — Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said 80 percent of crimes committed in member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are perpetrated by individuals under the influence of illegal drugs. Catapang disclosed this on Monday, 17 February, saying the matter came up during the ASEAN […]