Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, condemning the alleged NPA attack in Sorsogon that killed a cop
The Commission on Human Rights strongly denounces the attack by alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) on the camp of 504th Police Maneuver Company in Pilar, Sorsogon. Corporal Ryan Atos, a member of the said police unit, was slain during the attack. Atrocious attacks that deliberately violate the right to life cannot be […]
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 Region V Director, Atty. Arlene Q. Alangco, on the wounding of a police officer and two civilians caused by an IED blast in Brgy. Danlog, Pilar, Sorsogon
An armed encounter happened at or about 7:30 AM of 22 February 2021 in Barangay Danlog, Pilar, Sorsogon between members of the 92nd SAC, 9SAB, SAF, and an armed group alleged to be CTs. The SAF personnel were in the vicinity to verify an information when their Gazelle truck fired upon an armed engagement ensued […]
Functionality of the Violence Againts Women (VAW) Desks in the Barangays of Manito, Albay
Women are significant to society since they nurture the families, educate the youth for constructive citizenship in the society and provide leadership in certain professional and political fields. Thus, the Philippine government has enshrined various legal instruments for the protection of women against violence which includes the establishment of Violent Against Women (VAW) Desks. This […]