Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the denial of the International Criminal Court of the Philippine government appeal to suspend the probe on the previous administration’s anti-drug campaign
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) notes the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber to deny the appeal of the Government of the Philippines meant to suspend the investigation on the alleged crimes against humanity committed in the context of the previous administration’s anti-drug campaign in the country. From the lens of […]
Concluding Remarks of the Commission on Human Rights on the UN OHCHR Report on the Human Rights Situation in the Philippines
delivered by CHR Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit 30 June 2020 Thank you Y our Excellencies. The response of our Government before the Council, the issues and concerns raised on the floor will help us calibrate how we can move forward and offer our assistance to improve the human rights situation on the ground. On the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the UN OHCHR Report on the Human Rights Situation in the Philippines
delivered by CHR Commissioner Karen S. Gomez Dumpit Commissioner30 June 2020 Madam President, Distinguished Members of the Human Rights Council, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights – as the world endures the impact of the pandemic, it is our privilege and duty to speak before you today. The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the SWS survey showing Filipinos believing human rights abuses mar anti-drug campaign
Released on Monday, 13 January 2020, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showed 76% of Filipinos believing that human rights violations continue to confront the administration’s anti-drug campaign. We believe that this should serve as a wake up call to the government towards addressing with utmost sincerity the allegations of human rights violations during anti-drug […]
Statement of the CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP’s commitment to reassess the anti-drug campaign
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the commitment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to recalibrate its existing strategy to curb the drug problem in the country, and remains hopeful that these changes will give way to a multiperspective and a more pro-people approach to the campaign. The current reforms being enforced by the Administration, […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the UN human rights office’s concern on deaths allegedly linked to the government’s anti-drug campaign
While it is true that reports on the casualties of the government’s anti-drug campaign vary, the reality remains that these are more than mere numbers, but human lives lost, which have left children, wives, and families grieving and demanding for justice. We take note of the recent statement of the Office of the High Commissioner […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the President’s remark to “wipe out” drug pushers and users in Talisay, Cebu and his warning for CHR to not interfere
The Commission reiterates its supports for the eradication of the drug trade but we stress again that it should not be at the expense of people’s lives and must be carried out within the ambit of law. We hope that the words of the President will not be construed as a license to circumvent due […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the administration’s threat of a “harsher” anti-drug campaign
Since the start of the campaign against illegal drugs, the Commission has expressed its support for it but repeatedly denounced the methods used. We recognize the need to address the drug problem and if the methods need to be harsh, we will not question it for as long as it is in accordance with the […]