Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposed creation of Philippine Marshals Service Unit
With the alarming spike in attacks and killings against members of the judiciary, the Commission on Human Rights backs the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1181 creating the Philippine Marshals Service Unit. This proposed legislation is necessary to ensure the protection and security of judges as they carry out their professional duties without reprisal […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, urging the government to ensure just resolution on the “mistaken” arrest of journalist Margarita Valle
Margarita Valle was arrested and detained for 12 hours last 9 June 2019 by elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippine National Police in Region 9 (PNP-CIDG-9) at the Laguindingan Airport. The police later apologized and downplayed it as a case of mistaken identity. The Commission expresses dismay and concern that […]