MANILA, Philippines — Six men surrendered to the Malabon police yesterday after a video of their drug session showing them cursing President Duterte went viral on social media.
Juaniel Isies, 18; Niel Aguilar, 22; Ren Ren Santos, 23; Cedrick Acharon, 21; Edot Anio, 22, and Imanuel Guerrero, 22, were accompanied by their parents to the police headquarters.
The group’s supposed leader, Louise Randel Roque, 21, who was seen in the video taunting Duterte and calling on him to legalize marijuana, remains at large.
They apologized to the President.
The video showing them smoking marijuana behind the Tugatog barangay hall was taken two years ago.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said he was not aware of the video even as he called out the actions of the men.
“Their actions should not be tolerated. They’re not allowed to do that (smoking marijuana),” Roque said.
“They should be placed in custody of individuals who will provide them guidance and services,” he said.