MCGI and Duterte's Fight Against Illegal Drugs

7/09/2016 , 164 Comments


Recent news and developments prove that the drug menace have had infested considerable sections of the Philippine society. The surrender of thousands of drug users and pushers, the death of around 103 suspected criminals with drug related activities, and the involvement of 5 high ranking police officers in the illegal drug trade, are clear indications that President Rody Duterte was right when he declared to wage war against illicit drug trade. Duterte was inaugurated as the Philippines’ 16th president at noontime, June 30 of this year, promising, “change is coming.”

http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/07/07/4-drug-related-deaths-daily.html

http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/07/02/1598751/days-1-and-2-12-drug-suspects-die-700-surrender

http://www.untvweb.com/news/duterte-names-4-generals-involve-illegal-trade-live-national-tv/

According to a report in Asian Journal by Eric Anthony Licas (“The Pres. Duterte effect: Thousands of drug pushers, users surrender,” July 6, 2016) –

Almost 1,400 alleged criminals surrendered to the authorities in Quezon City, Taguig, Pasay and San Juan, two days after the president officially took office on June 30. In Leyte, Sarangani, Rizal and Pampanga, over 1,100 people turned themselves in to police. Prior to Duterte’s inauguration, more than 200 people from Agusan del Sur and Sarangani had also submitted themselves to police custody in June.

In a related development, close to 4,000 suspects as drug pushers and users packed an auditorium on Saturday, July 9, in Tagum City around 80 kilometers from Davao, where Duterte served as mayor for two decades, police said. (http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/09/16/thousands-of-drug-pushers-users-in-biggest-surrender-under-duterte)

Now that people are voluntarily presenting themselves to authorities to evade prosecution and to avail of the rehabilitation program of the government, what should every conscientious Filipino do? To heal the wounds created by the greedy and their accomplices, by the willing and unwilling victims of prohibited drugs, this gargantuan task needs the support of the entire society.

The addiction that colonizes the mind and the body is not as easy as urinating to expel the poisons processed by the liver and the kidneys. Addiction dominates the mind, the perception, even the feelings and the sentiments of the victim. What then will be our society's solution to these complicated problems?

Scientifically, rehabilitation to bring back the normal physiological condition of a human being cannot be done overnight! There must be a firm and continuing process to normalize the mind, the perception, the fears, and feelings of a drug addict. To be addicted to prohibited drugs is just like putting everything into disarray and disorder.

Is there hope? The human body is an adaptable organism. Its capability to adapt to any given situation is a natural process of survival, but it is prone to act and do the opposite. It is much like when the body's immune system turns out to be doing the opposite, causing autoimmune diseases of the body like psoriasis, rheumatism, and such like.

What I am saying is, rehabilitation, if not impossible, is very difficult without the serious concern of the victim and the people around him! Caring for a drug addict is just like and at times much difficult than caring for a baby where you must go back to where "zero" begins! In caring for a baby, you can start at zero!

I believe we need these intangible and tangible tools for the work of rehabilitation: Compassion, concern, love, patience, understanding, and faith in the Creator of life.

One rehabilitated person is just like two lives saved if he is married, or three or five lives saved if he is with children, or a big family, or just like an entire nation or society saved, and in our case the entire Philippines saved.

For this, we, the Members Church of God International (MCGI) are one with our President and the entire police establishment in the country for this great task of rebuilding our beloved nation. We are willing to help with our prayers, with our pockets (though we have little), with our programs in television and in radio, to disseminate information and counseling in areas where they are needed.

Our hearts are moved by these words of Christ and his examples mentioned in the Bible -

MATTHEW 5:7, 9 
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

MATTHEW 25:32-40 
32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 
35 For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

The Bible clarifies that there are indeed children of disobedience, given to the desires of the flesh.

EPHESIANS 2:2-3 
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 
3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

That there is spiritual wickedness in high places that one must struggle against.

EPHESIANS 6:12 
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

The Creator of life clearly abhors the works of the flesh mentioned in these verses -

GALATIANS 5:19-21 
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

“And such like” would easily accommodate drug-dealing, pushing, using – the first, the second, and the third, because they destroy lives. The Bible summarizes lusts of men as sin and gives an injunction to cease.

Focusing on what we can do, I was saying, rehabilitation, if not impossible, is very difficult without the serious concern of the victim and the people around him. And this is where spiritual help can come in.

Living in Christ is a renewed life – a great part of change that the Duterte administration promised.

I PETER 4:1-3 
1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 
2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 
3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

If we pay attention to these drug addicts and help in their rehabilitation, it is doing the work for Christ.

PROVERBS 19:17 
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

All these afore-cited verses are words of God. We can draw strength and hope from them to help the victims of drug addiction!

Mr. Controversy

164 comments:

  1. LeoJuly 9, 2016 at 3:56 AM

    Let's save the addicts & jail the drug dealers! #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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    1. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 2:28 AM

      Yeah! Let's lend the president our support in this endeavor!

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    2. MeloJuly 13, 2016 at 11:01 PM

      Thanks be to God for the blog like this, it helps the readers to be open minded in all aspects. To God be all the Glory

      #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  2. Jun SadiaJuly 9, 2016 at 3:57 AM

    To God be the Glory!

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  3. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 3:59 AM

    Ayaw pa kc magtigil sa drugs na nakakasira sa kalusugan.. Pati sa utak at kinbukasan...

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  4. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 3:59 AM

    Fight is on! May God bless us all!

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  5. Jun SadiaJuly 9, 2016 at 3:59 AM

    God Bless Our Country! Thanks be to God!

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  6. Niko VelasJuly 9, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    "All these afore-cited verses are words of God. We can draw strength and hope from them to help the victims of drug addiction!"

    I totally agree.

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  7. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    To God be the Glory!

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  8. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:02 AM

    May God Bless our President...

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  9. shearlemJuly 9, 2016 at 4:07 AM

    Amen.

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  10. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:09 AM

    That was great! Thanks for exposing the truth.

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  11. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:13 AM

    Salamat sa Dios, we support Duterte Administration. Kasama po kayo sa Panalangin namin na masugpo nyo po ang Droga sa Bansa. At loobin sana ng Panginoon yung mga Drug Addict magkaroon po kayo ng pagkatakot sa Dios at magbago kaysa mamatay kayo. Magbasa kayo ng Biblia, hanapin nyo ang Dios at pakinig kayo kay Bro Eli, marami po kayong matututunan.
    Salamat sa Dios sa kaloon na Mangangaral at sa bagong Presidente ng Pilipinas.
    TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!

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  12. sabiv09July 9, 2016 at 4:14 AM

    Thanks be to God. May God bless and guide President Dueterte in his endeavors in fighting drugs and reforming our home country.

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  13. akoJuly 9, 2016 at 4:17 AM

    Kung may mga napapatay ma,, hindi ba't mas marami ang sumusuk,, nagbabagong buhay at nabibigyan ng bagong pagasa.

    Salamat po sa Dios bro el..

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  14. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:18 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  15. AnonymousJuly 9, 2016 at 4:19 AM

    Change is really coming with God's help! God bless our president!
    ‪#‎ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts‬

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  16. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:20 AM

    The Bible clarifies that there are children of disobedience

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  17. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:21 AM

    Change is coming for the Philippines with God's grace

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  18. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:21 AM

    Total renewal means total rehabilitation....

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  19. tiziana.umipigJuly 9, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    To God be the Glory for another wonderful blog. We are indeed one with our President with his advocacy in rebuilding our nation. ^_^

    All the way from San Francisco California, USA we support Brother Eli Soriano's blogs. Can't wait for the next one po. ^_^

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  20. lukesilasJuly 9, 2016 at 4:31 AM

    Truly with Gods help there is hope for these drug addicts. I hope that the government will build more rehab center and watching The Old Path will be a part of the rehab treatment

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  21. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:31 AM

    To God be the Glory!

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  22. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:33 AM

    thanks be to God

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  23. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:34 AM

    A true Christian is reflected in his words and deeds! A very enlightening blog Brother Eli.

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  24. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:35 AM

    We support our leader MCGI
    thanks be to God

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  25. Cyra MaeJuly 9, 2016 at 4:36 AM

    Thanks be to God for publishing this article Mr. Controversy X. There is indeed a HOPE for drug addicted people. This blog is the realization of this HOPE. Drugs are a waste of time and money! They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self esteem. Let us help them with our prayers. With this, as stated by Bro. Eli "we can draw strength and hope to help the victims of drug addiction, and it is doing the work for Christ.

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  26. Max NewmanJuly 9, 2016 at 4:38 AM

    The old saying or expression DRUG ADDICTS DON'T GROW OLD, THEY DIE YOUNG keeps circling to my mind...

    President Duterte certainly brings hope to the exasperation of the Filipino peopLe.

    MrControversy however spreads the greatness of GOD's purpose through this blog. ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts indeed.

    GOD bless the Philippines.

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  27. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    yes, We will Help
    Thanks be to God!

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  28. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:40 AM

    Wonderful blog!

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  29. tess5901July 9, 2016 at 4:42 AM

    Thanks be to GOD we have a President like Pres. Duterte. And always thanking GOD for MCGI preachers Bro. Eli and Bro. Daniel for teaching us God's doctrine.

    Thanks be to GOD!

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  30. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:43 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts
    thanks be to God for this blog

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  31. imgregpJuly 9, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    Thanks be to God for this blog! We pray for you Pres Digong!

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  32. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    Thanks for this blog, a big hope.

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  33. Marilou BergerJuly 9, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    Very very good we have a strong new Presindent in Philippines now because Philippines are flodding drugs, kriminal & corruptions

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  34. Rod isipJuly 9, 2016 at 4:51 AM

    Wow Thanks be to God! Great opportunity for rehabilitation in the body of addicted drugs but most special in spirit...this is what the MCGI offer help for the people. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!

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  35. Tito Paz Who?July 9, 2016 at 4:52 AM

    The true rehabilitation center is the Words of God. I used to be addicted with cigarettes. It may not be as destructive as drugs but equally a vicious killer. I also am into drinking. I knew they destroy my body and mind but no one ever made me stop abusing them.
    But then, after understanding the Words of God through the Ang Dating Daan program, I was rehabilitated. And it has been 16 years without cigarette and 15 years without intoxicating drinks.
    Drug addicts can be rehabilitated. And most of the MCGI's are the living witnesses.
    Mr.Controversy is surely very much willing to administer God's and Christ's rehabilitation program. Even if it means he will spend himself.

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  36. cardano_mgrace0705July 9, 2016 at 4:59 AM

    Beyond the harmful consequences for the person with the addiction, drug abuse can cause serious health problems for others. Some of those are more devastating and troubling effects of addiction. Despite of these disruption in body system, more and more people are still using illegal drugs. Mr. Duterte was right taking action to wage war against illegal drugs. As we go along the process of rebuilding our nation, we need our extended efforts to help our President through prayers and disseminate information via social media. We aspire to have a better nation with God's help and mercy. May God bless you Mr. President.

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  37. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 5:00 AM

    AMEN!!

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  38. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 5:06 AM

    kaisa mo po kami president digong sa awa at tulong ng Dios^^

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  39. NZBroJuly 9, 2016 at 5:08 AM

    Thanks be to God for giving us a president who is finally serious to tackle our drug problems head on. May the Lord guide and bless him so he can continue leading our country.

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  40. Diwa DinglasanJuly 9, 2016 at 5:11 AM

    This is part of the biblical doctrines taught in our congregation. Thanks be to God.

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  41. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 5:22 AM

    Thanks be to God..

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  42. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 5:25 AM

    It is very inspiring,
    Thanks be to God!

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  43. agvJuly 9, 2016 at 5:30 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts We are one with the fight to illegal drugs since it destroys your body and your family

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  44. LightShineStoneJuly 9, 2016 at 5:35 AM

    Go.. President Duterte!!

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  45. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    Christ is the greatest healer,we only need to submit ourselves to Him. Renewal comes through Him,Even a seemingly impossible to cure addiction.
    Thank you very much for this heartwarming blog Bro.Eli, May GOD Bless you always. To GOD Be The Glory and Honor forever.Thanks Be To GOD.

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  46. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 5:38 AM

    Let us accept the change we need ‪#‎ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts‬

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    1. joesfortuneJuly 11, 2016 at 12:15 AM

      if you need it, it doesn't have to be made for you. you will make it yourself. i hate this theory that we need a strongman to make changes. if we change ourselves, which we should, then we don't need an asshole to do it for us.

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  47. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 6:18 AM

    Wow what an article! Seriously, this is what each and every institution in the country must do to help and even the NGOs to cooperate with Govt. To cater to the hundreds and even thousands of drug addicts who surrenders and are willing to go for rehabilitation and as well as spiritual ehancement as an Outreach Program. A HOPE for them, to leave a peaceful and normal life!

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  48. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 7:01 AM

    Thanks be to God and to Him all the glory.

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  49. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    We pray for you Pres. Duterte and Philippines,,,,
    May God Bless you always!
    Thanks be to God bro. Eli for the very inspiring blog.

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  50. Jem De LeonJuly 9, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    It is indeed the will of God tbat we have a President who is not only serious in fighting illegal drugs but is also not afraid of their protectors. Because of that, we thank God and will continue to pray for our beloved country.

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  51. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    To God be the Glory..

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  52. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    Drugs are grave threat to health and well-being of all mankind.It may seems impossible to resolve, but want is impossible to us human is possible to God. We are one with the nation's leader in fighting against Drug addiction.

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  53. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    ‪#‎ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts‬
    we are praying for you and your families,

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  54. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    Salamat sa Dios! :3 <3

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  55. Mehl DuranJuly 9, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    with God's help there is hope for drug addicts...

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  56. James TuazonJuly 9, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    Nice blog! Am waiting for the "live" and instantaneous destruction of confiscated drugs during successful buy bust operations. I know that our President Digong will order it. It is just a matter of time.

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  57. AnonymousJuly 9, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    It's statistically impressive that the highest official in the Philippine government could have a vast impact and tenacious influence to our so called drug-addicts, pushers and dealers which is most cases are protected by high ranking military or police officials. It's ironical indeed that while a junkie would have no regard to his own life or for others would suddenly deviate from his wrongdoing to committing for a change and seeking help just to save his own life. This is the first time the citizenry involved themselves voluntarily in keeping a good governance which would benefit if not most --- all of the Filipino people.

    I am impressed. Because not even the late President Marcos who have imposed cruelty and even to the point of torture to those who disobey his rules and laws -- have not had this kind of ripple effect. Fear is good. And to fear for your life is good sign of appreciation. Though it would have been so much better if the appreciation honored the creator, the Divine GOD who created life itself. It is okay to be afraid. Fear makes people think rationally and makes people humble himself and save himself from awkward humiliation. Fear of GOD could have prevented all these from the very beginning.

    The Members of the Church of GOD International or MCGI as we call it, supports Duterte's cause. I think that Duterte's fight on drugs is a good start which has a chain reaction with positive effect.

    Goodluck Mr President.
    I have never seen Bro ELI supported any president as much as he supports you. We support you. GOD BLESS and Thanks be to GOD Bro ELI for this heartwarming blog. To GOD BE THE GLORY.

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  58. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    may God help the president!

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  59. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts
    Let us fight illegal drugs since it destroys everyone.
    This blog is very helpful. I hope Pres. Duterte reads all about Bro. Eli's blogs. Salamat sa Dios.

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  60. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:19 AM

    Salamat sa Dios.

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  61. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts
    Thanks Be To God,
    For This Blog Its Biblical
    For Whats Happening
    Now In our Beloved, My Phillipines.

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  62. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts how about those drug lords Bro. Eli.

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  63. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Walang nagagawang buti ang ilegal na droga.
    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  64. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    We need God to change people... thru President Duterte's initiative i hope this country will be a safer place....

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  65. debrazydaJuly 9, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    Salamat sa Dios!

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  66. MarjorieJuly 9, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    A very timely and great blog of Bro. Eli Soriano, as always. The words of God are very inspiring especially to those drug addicts who still hope and want a renewed life. Members Church of God International are indeed one with President Duterte. We are truly eager and willing to help rebuild our nation. May God bless the Philippines! #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  67. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 11:10 AM

    Let us help by any means if we can to restore the victims of drug addiction.
    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  68. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 11:14 AM

    Let us render our help by any means to restore the well being of drug addiction victims.
    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  69. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    Samahan k nawa sa iyong panunungkulan president

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  70. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    It's time for another 'Big Change' get rid of the drugs in our society, the root of many evils in our daily life. Well done Mr. president.

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  71. EmperatrizJuly 9, 2016 at 2:04 PM

    With my God and Jesuschrist in our hear, all the things have solution!

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  72. jdsummerJuly 9, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    We support you President Duterte
    May God guide you
    Thanks Be To God

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  73. StevenJuly 9, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    Change is coming indeed! May God Bless our president and our country.

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  74. Renato Luna JrJuly 9, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    Wala talagang makakapagpabago sa tao kundi ang salita ng Dios. Sama-sama po nating tulungan ang mga tao lalo na sa mga biktima ng droga Nawa ay makasumpong tayong palagi ng awa ng Dios. Salamat sa Dios sa bog na ito. Let us accept the change we need ‪#‎ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts‬

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  75. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    May God help our President. To God be the glory!

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  76. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    If we pay attention to these drug addicts and help in their rehabilitation, it is doing the work for Christ.

    PROVERBS 19:17
    He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

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  77. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    Let us pray for our President and for our nation for us to achieve our goals.

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  78. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    Amen. Change is coming. Thanks be to God.

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  79. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    Lets help our president in our own little ways! Thanks be to God!

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  80. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    The bible summarizes the lusts of men as sins.

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  81. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    May God be with us..
    Thanks be to God...

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  82. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    To God be the Glory!!

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  83. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    maraminpilipinas po sa Dios....mabuhay ang pilipinas!


    ‪#‎ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  84. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 9:03 PM

    God Bless the President and all of those in allegiance to the fight againts illegal drugs. Thanks be to God!

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  85. EmeraldJuly 9, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    LET US HELP OUR PRESIDENT!!! GO PRESIDENT DIGONG!!!

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  86. curetaJuly 9, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    I think spiritually, panahon na upang kilalanin natin ang ating totoong Dios na lumalang sa atin at alamin kung ano yung kalooban niya na pinasusunod niya sa atin.. yaong nakasulat na sa ating mga puso na dapat suriin natin kung ano yun.. Nang sa gayoy makaiwas tayo sa mga masasamang gawain o kasalanan. Maramung salamat sa Dios sa mga aral na natutunan po galing sa inyo Bro. Eli.. Nawa'y marami pang mga taong bayan na mAnumbalik sa Dios sa pamamagitan ng pakikinig sa yo.. samahan nawa kayo palagi ng ating Panginoong Dios, at gayun din ang ating mahal na Presidente Rody Duterte.. Maraming salamat po sa Dios. #ToGodBeTheGlory!

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  87. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    Being a former PNP officer, i really appreciate the effort the present government is doing to curb criminality and stop the spread of illegal drugs.... I really hope i could be of help to their crusade...

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  88. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 10:58 PM

    with God's help there is hope from all the victim of illegal drugs and other vices. a man has no capacity to renew him / her self only God can make us new. Hebrews 4:12 . to God be the glory

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  89. UnknownJuly 9, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    Amen. Thanks be to GOD for this article.

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  90. randzgonz02July 9, 2016 at 11:11 PM

    Me too, I was a victim of these dangerous substances but I managed to stop it immediately when I started listening to brother Soriano. I was depressed at that time but with the help of God, little by little I found the answers to my questions that I was longing to seek, and that is knowing the purpose of my whole being and knowing who the real God is.

    Thanks be to God!

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  91. Renz SahagunJuly 10, 2016 at 12:42 AM

    We must incorporate compassion, concern, love, patience, understanding, and faith in the Creator of life to care for and help rehabilitate a drug addict. Saving one life can mean saving two, three, four and the entire nation. Therefore, we must all work together and support the President in this gargantuan task of ridding the Philippines of illegal drugs.

    MCGI is with you Mr. President. May God always guide you.

    #‎ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts‬

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  92. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 1:20 AM

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    1. UnknownJuly 16, 2016 at 7:16 PM

      Life changing read.. Just when we realize that we are here on borrowed time, and to realize that by rights, living is worthless because of our iniquities, yet we were spared , only to be given another chance to renew and recreate ourselves not by us alone but by supernatural intervention, One that is divine.. by Him it is possible and
      thru His instruments it is attainable.. May God help our nation & it's Leaders...
      #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  93. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 2:55 AM

    👍

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  94. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 3:48 AM

    Extrajudicial Killings are not the solution to terminate this perennial issue, Compassion, concern, love, patience, understanding, and faith in the Creator of life" is.

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  95. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 3:55 AM

    SURRENDER will set your "fear" FREE

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  96. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 4:10 AM

    Salamat sa Dios sa pag asang magkaroon ng kaligtasan sa ating mga anak,nawa'y mapuksa na ang mga krimen na dulot ng DROGA,Salamat sa Dios!

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  97. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    The president need our support. We must support him especially through our prayers.

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  98. PangalanJuly 10, 2016 at 5:23 AM

    Change is coming!

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  99. observer_thinkerJuly 10, 2016 at 5:28 AM

    Let us join and support the fight against the proliferation of drugs altogether and let us make the world mesmerized again by the strength of our unity in this endeavor to clean the Philippines of this menace along with corruption! Hopefully, the proliferation of false religion follows!

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  100. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 7:28 AM

    Thanks be to God, may He help the president in leading the country.

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  101. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    it is Gods will that duterte won and became our 16 president.

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  102. Peter HeartJuly 10, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    thanks be to God

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  103. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks be to God for this blog!

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  104. artiefactsJuly 10, 2016 at 4:58 PM

    Same Goal were set. Let's do this with God's help and grace. Go President Digong, More Power Mr Controversy X.

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  105. AnonymousJuly 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    Malaki talaga nagagawa ng takot. Sa takot ng mga sangkot sa droga, nagsi-suko sila sa kapulisan sa takot na baka isang araw ay lumutang na lang sila sa ilog Pasig -- hindi dahil sa basketball o kagagawan ng mga hipokritong relehiyosong mga Iglesia ni Manalo --- kundi sa pagbanta ng kapamahalaan ni Duterte, ang kamay na bakal ng Davao. Yan ang nagagawa ng takot. Takot pa lang sa tao yan. Lalo pa siguro kung sa Dios sila natakot, ay baka hindi man nila maging bukang bibig ang salitang droga. Yan ang magagawa ng takot sa Dios kesa sa takot ng tao.

    ANG Church of God International ay sumusuporta sa adhikain ni Duterte na masugid sa pakikibaka laban sa droga. Naniniwala ang MCGI na maganda ang layon ni Duterte na maging ang Kapatid na Eli mismo ay suportado ang kaniyang mga adhikain.

    Ngayon sa mga may masamang mata ay marahil kukulayan nila ng pulitika ang suporta ng Kapatid na Eli. Hindi naman mawawala ang masasamang akala. Ganunpaman, ito pa rin ang masasabi ko. Naniniwala akong mabuti ang mga layon ni Duterte . At ang kabutihang yaon ang nadiwaan ng Kapatid na Eli.

    Salamat po sa Dios Kapatid na Eli sa napaka malaman na blog.
    Sa Dios ang kapurihan.


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  106. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Thanks be to God

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  107. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 9:10 PM

    It must be read, for us to be well guided and informed.

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  108. UnknownJuly 10, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    Dapat ikulong ang Lahat ng involve Jan sa drugs na yan, Lalo na dun sa mga gumagawa ng mga Drugs. Malaking perwisyo yan sa lipunan at higit sa Lahat ay ang mga kabataan ang nagging biktima ng mga DROGA. We Pray for you Mr. President Duterte.. May GOD Bless Philippines..

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  109. Flor C (The Friendly Insect)July 10, 2016 at 11:23 PM

    Mr President Duterte thank you for taking up the challenge on the illegal drug problem...we support you and pray that you will succeed...you really care for the young generation. God Bless you.

    Mr ControversyeXtraodinary thanks again for this blog... hope the relatives of the "drug victims" will be able to read this...the blog serves as a good encouragement that really there is still hope...may awa ang Dios at sa Dios laging may pag-asa. Mabuhay ka Bro Eli...Ingatan ka nawa ng Dios

    #ThereisHopeForDrugAddicts

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  110. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    Lets support the coming change, not just bec we are pinoys but as Christians #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  111. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 1:18 AM

    Fighting drugs cannot be done by one man alone.It is a concerted effort by people who care for the victims and their families. let us be one in supporting our president fight against illegal drugs and the likes. lets unite for this great aim.

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  112. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    Lets support our government to stop drugs in our country, I hope with this blog all the drug addicts the user and the dealer will coordinate to the government. to the police men please use your power to help them not to kill as long as you can arrest them alive, GO. And as what i watched on TV the government is planning to have a rehabilitation program for them with proper livelihood program and bible study, its a opportunity to MCGI to help them change.

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  113. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 4:56 AM

    For this, we, the Members Church of God International (MCGI) are one with our President and the entire police establishment in the country for this great task of rebuilding our beloved nation

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  114. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks be to God for a very informative and sensible blog by Mr. Controversy extraordinary.

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  115. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    Personally, I am happy and thankful to God that change is really happening in my native land. And to think that its only couple of weeks that the new President took over the seat. I am glad that he is taking his words into action, and obviously firm on his stand in fighting the cancers of the Philippine society: Drug addiction and high rate of criminality. For those addicts and pushers who surrendered out of fear, may they have better lives after this with the help of the government through rehab coupled with genuine support and concern of the people around them. May God guide you President Duterte in your every decision, for the betterment of the Philippines and every Filipino. And as MCGI, we will just be here to back you up with prayers. :)

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  116. OtisticJuly 11, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    Thank God that he sends a person like president Duterte in our midst to stop these drug Lords and their menace that brings about them in our society that past administrations were clearly afraid to address with. My hope now is that other lords may also be part of this purge especially those that make religion a way of corruption.
    May our God be always with you.
    We'll pray for you.

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  117. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 4:01 PM

    sana masugpo lalo na mga druglords! mga walang awa sa kapwa!!!

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  118. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks be to God and to God be the Glory!

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  119. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    May God guide our leaders in their fight against corruption and criminality.

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  120. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 6:49 PM

    True!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  121. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    Go..Go...Go....mr.president duterte,May God Bless you always.

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  122. healthy-cum-wealthyJuly 11, 2016 at 8:05 PM

    It's been a long time many of these high profile figures in society are victimizing so many people particularly the weak and the poor selling prihibited drugs in pursuit of quick drug money. Let there be justice for all these concerns.

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  123. K84quilonJuly 11, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    Very Inspiring Blog.

    God bless you, Mr President.
    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  124. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    change is for our hope...we support you presdent duterte

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  125. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 3:39 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts
    Rehabilitation plus Listening To The WORDS OF GOD from Bro. ELI can cure addiction.
    #MrControversyX

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  126. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    One of my favorite entries so far by Mr. Controversy. I feel the sincerity amin every word. May God help us always.

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  127. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    let's unite! thanks be to God!

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  128. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Let us help our beloved President in eradicating the rampant drug addiction in our country by all available means. There is still hope in restoring the well-being of drug addiction victims if shoulder to shoulder we render our assistance to our President's advocacy.

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  129. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    There is hope for drug addicts! Very Inspiring., Thanks be to God..

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  130. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 6:37 PM

    May panahon ang bwat pangyayRi

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  131. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    May the gospel of our LORD GOD IN HEAVEN be the guide of Pres Duterte in renewing our nation's society. Thanks be to GOD.

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  132. BeiJuly 12, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    Amen

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  133. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    Go Mr.President. I am supporting your advocacy and I believe most of the Filipinos.
    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  134. UnknownJuly 12, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    let's fight drug, corruption and every evil doings in this country...we should join our president on this task.May God bless and guide us all!

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  135. UnknownJuly 13, 2016 at 1:14 AM

    To God be the Glogy.

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  136. UnknownJuly 13, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    May the God help our President.

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  137. UnknownJuly 13, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Glory, honor and praise to God for a very informative and sensible blog.

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  138. UnknownJuly 13, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    only 10% of the rehabilitation process is by human intervention, 90% is through acceptance of Our God by our faith and fear of Him,,,
    tune in to UNTV 37 and listen hiw much our Creator loves us and wants us all to be saved from the cgains of Sin...

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  139. MeloJuly 13, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    May the Almighty God blessed and guide the new administration, our president and our country. MCGI supports all good deeds in our country. To God be all the Glory forever and ever.

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  140. MeloJuly 13, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    To God be all the Glory.

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  141. jdsummerJuly 14, 2016 at 7:39 AM

    Thanks Be To God
    Go President Duterte

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  142. UnknownJuly 15, 2016 at 3:03 AM

    I want to see those big fishes, including the generals and potiticians in jail.. that's the only time.. I would raise my hand for current leadership.. :(

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  143. UnknownJuly 15, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    May God bless President Duterte in his fight against drug addiction. Thanks to God for teaching us compassion and love towards those victims. Thanks to God for Bro Eli.

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  144. jdsummerJuly 15, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Salamat sa Dios

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  145. TIMJuly 16, 2016 at 12:05 AM

    To God be all the Glory and Honor!

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  146. Jhun@raccaJuly 16, 2016 at 12:32 AM

    May godbless our president in fighting illegal drugs, to god be the glory!

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  147. UnknownJuly 16, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    Lets help president diving #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts

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  148. AnonymousJuly 16, 2016 at 5:39 AM

    heyday of the pushers and drug addicts will end? its time now to make change read the bible and ask someone seer that understand the holy scripture

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  149. Maria Cecilia KitamichiJuly 20, 2016 at 6:59 AM

    Excellent blog!

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  150. UnknownJuly 21, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    We have a drug user in the family and we witness everyday how drugs continuously destroy his youth, his life! We already asked the help of the local government since we do not have enough money for his rehabilitation. Everyday is a struggle and it's a delight to know that the new President is focusing on this issue. I can feel how painful it is especially for parents who's son/daughter is being victimized. I am not pro killing but I am really thankful to God that this long-time issue is being resolved now..It's a cancer that only miracle or should I say only faith in God could solve! May God guide us and be with us as we look and strive for change!

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  151. UnknownJuly 22, 2016 at 9:17 PM

    During inaugural speech of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte you may discern the spirit of sincerity to fight against corruption and illegal drugs in our country...

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  152. AnonymousJuly 22, 2016 at 9:55 PM

    TO BE ADDICTION IN GODS WORD BETTER THAN TO DRUG ADDICTION..

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  153. UnknownJuly 23, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    sana tuloy tuloy na pagbabago ng kuya ko..tnx be to GOD..bro eli and mr.president.

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  154. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 10:19 AM

    May we all be enlightened by this essay from Bro. Eli.

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  155. UnknownAugust 7, 2016 at 4:43 AM

    #ThereIsHopeForDrugAddicts
    w/ God's grace.

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  156. AnonymousDecember 26, 2016 at 6:50 AM

    from my own opinion, mcgi is behind the presidents effort to win this giant menace that prolifirate in every filipino home

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  157. Sharon M JenkinsSeptember 14, 2018 at 8:49 AM

    Continuation of the drug makes the mind move toward becoming acclimatized to the overflow of dopamine inside the reward framework. This at that point prompts the reduction of dopamine discharge and additionally the dopamine receptors numbers inside the framework itself.Driving under drugs

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  158. Madison PorterDecember 24, 2018 at 7:08 AM

    racetams Thank you for your article.Much thanks again. Fantastic.

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  159. UnknownSeptember 16, 2020 at 10:27 AM

    For a man to totally change, faith in God plays a big part.

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