Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the QuadComm’s recommendation to file charges for anti-drug campaign EJKs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the recommendation of the House of Representatives’ Quad Committee (QuadComm) to pursue charges of crimes against humanity against those involved in the alleged extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration’s nationwide anti-illegal drug campaign. Specifically, the QuadComm has called for the filing of charges against the following individuals: former […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming DOJ’s task force to investigate, prosecute, and conduct case buildup on the victims of extrajudicial killings
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes and fully supports the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent pronouncement to establish a dedicated task force to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) related to the anti-illegal drug campaign of the previous administration. The CHR acknowledges this initiative, mandated by Department Order No. 778 issued by […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the PNP’s directive to reopen unsolved cases of local officials killed under the campaign against illegal drugs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) directive to reopen unsolved cases involving high-profile local officials and personalities who were killed during the height of the previous administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign. This decision to revisit these cases comes after revelations by former P/Lt. Col. Royina Garma about the alleged involvement […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent findings of the House Quad Committee in relation to its investigation on extrajudicial killings
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses optimism with the recent developments in the House of Representatives’ Quad Committee (QuadComm) hearings concerning the reported cases of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the context of the Duterte administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign. The CHR is closely monitoring the testimonies and emerging pieces of evidence, which may contribute to […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the Caloocan court’s ruling against the four cops for the extrajudicial killing of father and son in Manila
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent verdict by the Caloocan Court, which found four police officers guilty of homicide in connection with the 2016 killing of a father and his son during an anti-drug operation in Manila. The victims, Luis Bonifacio, aged 45, and his son Gabriel Bonifacio, aged 19, were shot […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the DOJ’s expression of commitment in addressing EJK and other grave human rights violations
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of the Department of Justice (DOJ) emphasizing its commitment to safeguard human rights and combat extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and other grave human rights violations. The U.S. Department of State’s recognition of the significance of EJKs as a major concern highlights the need for prompt and decisive […]
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 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the draft DepEd curriculum citing red-tagging and EJKs as human rights violations
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent move by the Department of Education (DepEd) to recognise ‘red-tagging, trolling, and extrajudicial killings (EJKs)’ as examples of serious human rights violations in its draft curriculum for Araling Panlipunan in basic education. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, CHR has long denounced the act […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the Navotas Court’s conviction against police officer Jefrey Sumbo Perez for the murders of teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo de Guzman
On 13 March 2023, Navotas Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 287 found police officer Jefrey Sumbo Perez guilty, beyond reasonable doubt, for the murders of Carl Angelo Arnaiz, 19, and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman, 14, under the previous administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. Navotas RTC convicted Perez to reclusion perpetua, or imprisonment of up to […]
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 the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the visit to the Philippines of international experts on the Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Deaths
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the visit to the Philippines of a team of international experts on the Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Deaths, upon invitation from the government. The team comprises Dr. Morris Tidball-Binz, the United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on extrajudicial, summary, or, arbitrary executions, who is visiting […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ruling of the Caloocan City Regional Trial Court regarding the killings of teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo de Guzman under the anti-illegal drugs campaign
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the verdict of the Caloocan City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 122 convicting police officer Jeffrey Perez of torture, planting of evidence and firearm, as well as moral damages in the killings of teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against […]