Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the development on the case of Spanish businessman in Siargao

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the revival of the case of Spanish businessman Diego Bello Lafuente with the surrender of the three (3) policemen allegedly involved in his death to Department of Justice (DOJ). Lafuente was killed on 08 January 2020 in an alleged drug operation in the Island of Siargao by members […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the delay in the implementation of the arrest warrant for those accused in the killing of businessman Diego Bello Lafuente

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the considerable delay in the implementation of the warrant of arrest for the three police officers allegedly involved in the death of Spanish businessman Diego Bello Lafuente (). This delay, despite the accused officers having been informed of the charges against them and the issuance […]