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 […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposed creation of Philippine Marshals Service Unit
With the alarming spike in attacks and killings against members of the judiciary, the Commission on Human Rights backs the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1181 creating the Philippine Marshals Service Unit. This proposed legislation is necessary to ensure the protection and security of judges as they carry out their professional duties without reprisal […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit
delivered before the Committee on Justice, House of Representatives18th Congress, 1st Regular Session 24 September 2019 Thank you Mr. Chair. The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines supports the government in its campaign against criminality. We do not want any crime to go unpunished. A deterrent to crime is a functional, unbiased, efficient and […]