The Philippines has hundreds of thousands of internal refugees. The number of IDPs ( internally displaced persons) is approximately 300,000 as of the year 2007. These Filipino citizens are victims of fighting between government troops and MILF and Abu Sayyaf groups
Illicit Drugs
Domestic methamphetamine production has been a growing problem in recent years despite government crackdowns.
More and more Filipinos are becoming consumers of amphetamines.
Longstanding marijuana producers are established in rural areas where the Philippine government's control is limited.