Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of two activists in Albay
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is already moving in its investigation on the death of two activists who was shot in what the police claimed to be a “shootout” after the victims allegedly “nanlaban” (fought back). Based on reports, Jaymar Palero, 22, and Marlon Napire, 40, were caught by roving police spray painting a […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the expression of international concern following the arrests and deaths of activists in Calabarzon
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) remains open in helping the government address the many forms of human rights violations happening in the country, including the string of arrests and deaths of several activists in Calabarzon. We have repeatedly urged the government to translate commitments to respect and uphold human rights to actual reduction of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP’s warning among its ranks to adhere to its social media protocols after CARAGA police posted an image online depicting an activist with horns
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the reminder of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa to his fellow police officers to strictly observe their social media protocols, as defiance to this would be meted out with administrative and even criminal charges. Duty bearers like members of the law enforcement are bound by high […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the series of arrests of activists in Negros Occidental and Metro Manila
Various leaders and members of progressive groups were arrested in Negros Occidental and Metro Manila in a series of raids by police and the army on 31 October 2019. The raids were undertaken pursuant to a Search Warrant issued by Executive Judge Cecilyn Burgos – Villavert of the Branch 89 of the Quezon City Regional […]