Padilla is Against the Mandatory Drug Test for Artists Before Taking Projects
Senator Robinhood Padilla opposes to the mandatory drug test for artists before taking any future projects.
In a statement, Padilla expressed his opposition to the idea of requiring performers to submit to drug testing before participating in acting projects. The senator, who is also a seasoned action star, asserted that no actor can be forced to take a drug test and that it is preferable if they do it voluntarily.
“Tayo ay nakikiisa sa layuning maprotektahan ang ating mga kababayan sa kapahamakan ng iligal na droga. Kasama na rito ang mga kapwa kong artista,” said Padilla.
“Nguni’t hindi maaaring obligahin ang sinuman na magpa-drug test, dahil maaaring labag ito sa kanilang karapatang pantao. Mas mainam kung boluntaryo ang kanilang drug test – para na rin ito sa kanilang kapakanan at kaligtasan. At kung sila ay magpapa-drug test, mas mabuti kung ang employer nila ang gagastos para rito,” Padilla added.
Following the arrest of actor Dominic Roco and four other people in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City, the chairperson of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Ace Barbers proposed that celebrities should undergo drug tests before they take projects, based on the report of CNN.
According to Barbers, all celebrities should abstain from drugs since they are idolized by the general people and will set a poor example if they engage in the illegal drug trade. The majority of artists, he said, are drug-free, but some have strayed and started using and occasionally even dealing with illegal substances.
“Kaya hinihiling at hinihikayat ko ang hanay ng ating movie industry na tumulong sa kampanya laban sa droga sa pamamagitan ng pag-police ng kanilang ranks at i-subject ang kanilang mga talents sa drug test bago bigyan ng pelikula,” he added.
Padilla added that it would be preferable for government workers and employees to go through drug tests first rather than artists. Government officials ought to go through it since it is their responsibility to set a positive example for Filipinos.
“Sa kabilang dako, mas nararapat na sumailalim sa drug test ang ating mga opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaan – na may tungkuling magbigay ng mabuting halimbawa para sa kapwa nating Pilipino,” said Padilla.
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