President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday asked for another year to end the drug menace, virtually admitting that he needs more time to curb the “resurgence” of illegal drugs.

On the campaign trail, Duterte had promised to eradicate the drug problem within three to six months after getting elected.

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