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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of an MSSD-BARMM officer

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in coordination with the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission, is conducting a motu propio probe on the ambush of Christhia Angela Aragoncillo, a 28-year-old provincial official of the Ministry of Social Services and Development in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and the wounding of her colleague, Norhano Ado. […]

Statement of CHR Region V Director, Atty. Arlene Alangco, on the Dumagmang, Camarines Norte encounter that left five (5) PNP officers dead and two (2) PNP officers wounded

The Commission on Human Rights V condemns the attack on members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) by an armed group believed to be Communists Terrorists. The PNP troops were providing security for the ongoing road construction that connects the provinces of Camarines Norte and Quezon. The road project will benefit the constituents not only […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the North Cotabato ambush

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the ambush killing of off-duty soldiers in Midsayap, North Cotabato by two unidentified gunmen riding in tandem. Both from the 34th Infantry Battalion, Private First Class Meljay Bernal died on the spot, while his companion, Corporal Earl Tabaranza, remains critically injured. Police and army officials believe that the […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of cops allegedly by NPAs in CamSur

The Commission on Human Rights condemns the ambush in Lupi, Camarines Sur allegedly executed by the New People’s Army, which killed 3 cops and injured 3 more. In armed hostilities, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force is prohibited under the International Humanitarian Law. Hence, the Commission will conduct thorough and immediate investigation to help see […]