Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on former President Duterte’s remark to shoot dead the cops that are involved in drugs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) believes that police officers involved in illegal drugs seriously tarnish and undermine the mandate, credibility, and competence of the Philippine National Police (PNP). It is crucial that accountability must be carried out to its fullest extent when dealing with police officers who commit crime, as well as with other […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the discovery of severed body parts in Bacolod City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the mutilation of a missing unknown victim whose severed hands were discovered in a trash bag found in Bacolod City on Thursday, 26 January 2023. The hands were sealed in an ice cream container containing a note listing the names of several residents of Barangay 2, Bacolod City, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the appeal of the DILG to PNP officials to submit courtesy resignations for alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade
While we acknowledge Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.’s expeditious approach, it must be stressed that accountability must be carried out to its fullest extent. A resignation or removal from office may only be the first step in the pursuit of justice, and not an omission of liability. In […]
URGENT ADVISORY ON THE DEATHS IN CUSTODY OF THE PAROJINOG SIBLINGS
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) issues this urgent advisory to alert and urge the government to decisively address the deaths of Ricardo and Melodia Parojinog while in government custody. Specifically, we urge custodial authorities to pave the way for the transparent, thorough, speedy, and impartial investigation of the said deaths in custody. We welcome […]