The newly-installed chief of police of Dumaguete City yesterday vowed to lessen the proliferation of illegal drugs, as he asked the cooperation of the public.

Supt. Leopoldo Cabanag assumed the post effective yesterday, from Supt. Dionardo Carlos, who was reassigned to the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office in Agan-an, Sibulan town.

Cabanag said if he was able to bring down to zero the problem of illegal drugs in Guihulngan City, in Negros Oriental, there’s no reason he cannot do it in Dumaguete, provided he gets the support of the community.

On the other hand, the local Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry headed by Councilor Manuel Sagarbarria assured Cabanag of its support to maintain industrial peace in Dumaguete.

Sagarbarria, however, said he believes it is impossible to bring down to zero the illegal drugs cases in Dumaguete because “it’s like asking for the moon.”

But he clarified that he is very optimistic that Cabanag will be able to minimize the drug menace.

Meanwhile, Mayor Agustin Perdices said he has personal knowledge about the background of Cabanag, whose father David, left an untarnished record as public official in Bais City, the mayor added.

Perdices said the son could do better than his father, adding that he has high hopes for Cabanag to maintain the city’s pride as No. 1 in the country in maintaining peace and order.

“Our role as politicians is temporary, but our city will remain,” the mayor pointed out.*JG

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