Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the release of former Senator Leila de Lima on bail
The release of the former Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and former Senator Leila de Lima through bail is a notable development after almost seven years in detention. The CHR welcomes this development as it highlights the importance of the right to a fair and speedy trial. To recall, three drug charges […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recanted testimony against Senator Leila de Lima
Five years since Senator Leila de Lima was detained, we have seen how languishing is the pace of her trial. Her continuing detention was based on accusations linking the Senator to illegal drug trade. Recently, two witnesses who claimed Senator de Lima’s involvement retracted their statements and cleared her name. The Commission on Human Rights […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on Senator Leila de Lima’s 4th year in detention
As we mark the 4th year in detention of Senator Leila de Lima, the Commission on Human Rights continues to stress the Constitutional rights of the Senator, as well as all other persons deprived of liberty, to due process, presumption of innocence, and the right to a speedy, impartial, and public trial. We continue to […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the deaths of Parojinog siblings in detention
Former Ozamiz City councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog died in his detention cell in Ozamiz police station last 4 September 2020. Citing results of a medical examination, Northern Mindanao Police Director PBGen Rolando Anduyan said that the cause of death was “cardiopulmonary arrest secondary to cardiovascular disease.” Parojinog had been detained at the PNP Custodial Center […]