Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Supreme Court’s decision to release the documents on the government’s anti-drug campaign
We welcome the recent decision of the Supreme Court favouring the release of documents related to the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) sees this directive as a reminder to the government to observe the rule of law in the face of rising human rights violations that abound. Even from […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the ‘drug-free’ sticker drive of Brgy. Commonwealth, Quezon City
The recent sticker drive led by local officials of Brgy Commonwealth, Quezon City introduces a number of possible human rights violations. While we recognise the intent of curbing the problem of illegal drug, sale, and use, initiatives should always be done within the bounds of law and other Constitutional guarantees, including the presumption of innocence […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the threat to the life of Bishop David
The Threat to the Life of Bishop David is a Threat to All Freedom-Loving Filipinos The Commission on Human Rights denounces any form of intimidation, harassment and threat to life as an assault to human dignity and freedom. After receiving multiple death threats, Bishop Pablo David decided to skip the Ka Pepe Diokno Human Rights […]
CHR hopeful with PDEA’s lead in the drug campaign
17 October 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR hopeful with PDEA’s lead in the drug campaign Quezon City—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) today welcomed the decision of the administration to designate the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as the lead agency that will carry out the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. “We are hopeful that […]