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August 16 -31, 2016 OPINION PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY (The real solution doesn’t just rely on killings.) We need prevention drive,” he said. On the rehabilitation aspect of drug abusers, Rep. Bernadette HerreraDy (Bagong Henerasyon Party-list) even suggested the creation of livelihood opportunities outside or within the rehab centers to ensure that after the rehab program, the reformed drug users/pushers will have livelihood opportunities, while Rep. Ria Vergara (3rd District, Nueva Ecija) was pleased that De Venecia addressed the need for media and the arts to help in conveying to the public that there should be no stigma associated with drug addiction. “This is a health issue,” she stressed. The others who join