Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for full accountability of perpetrators in the drug war campaign
As more details emerge from the recent Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee proceedings, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) hopes that these efforts will ultimately bring accountability to the perpetrators and all those involved in extrajudicial killings (EJK) during the previous administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign. The Commission remains optimistic that the testimonies and sworn statements presented […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on former President Duterte’s remark to shoot dead the cops that are involved in drugs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) believes that police officers involved in illegal drugs seriously tarnish and undermine the mandate, credibility, and competence of the Philippine National Police (PNP). It is crucial that accountability must be carried out to its fullest extent when dealing with police officers who commit crime, as well as with other […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the MOA between the Anti-Red Tape Authority and the Citizens Complaint Center for the prompt delivery of government services
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on 22 February 2023 between the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Office of the President’s (OP) 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center (8888 CCC) that allows ARTA to pursue disciplinary actions against government agencies or public officials who fail to respond to citizens’ […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP Chief’s reminder to value the preservation of life
Time and again, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has stressed and cited evidence that a human rights-based approach to criminal justice establishes a high success rate in reducing redicivism as well as ensuring safety for communities. We note further that such an approach is in line with the Philippine Government and the United Nations’ […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the appointment of the new chief of the Philippine National Police
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the appointment of PLtGen Archie Gamboa as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). We trust that he will live by his statement of ensuring that all cops uphold due process, human rights, transparency, and public accountability—hopefully, not only under his leadership, but as a legacy […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Administration’s pronouncement ordering Bacolod Police official to “kill everybody”
The Commission on Human Rights is concerned with the government’s remark emboldening Police Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido that he is “free to kill everybody” in carrying out his anti-drugs operations in Bacolod City. Such words inciting arbitrary act of violence by a State agent reinforce and tolerate impunity. This pronouncement should never be made to […]