LEGAZPI CITY, Albay: More women are now getting involved in the illegal drug trade because heads of the family have been arrested or have surrendered in Bicol Region since July 1.

“With the massive anti-drug campaign, we’ve noticed that more women, including children, opted to engage in illegal drug peddling for survival,” Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol spokeswoman said.

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