ALBAY Rep. Edcel Lagman yesterday said the economy has taken a blow during President Duterte’s first 100 days in office because of his war against illegal drugs.

“Duterte and his men are sacrificing the economy and the people’s welfare which have been relegated to the backburner in favor of the all-consuming passion to exterminate suspected drug dealers and addicts.

In fact, Duterte is asking for another six months to finish the ‘job’ which by his own admission replicates the Holocaust,” he said.

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