Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the 15th Year of Commemoration of the Maguindanao Massacre
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stands in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in Philippine electoral history and the deadliest single attack on the press. Fifteen years since this tragedy, our call for justice remains resolute. Safeguarding […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Maguindanao massacre verdict
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the guilty verdict against some members of the Ampatuan clan involved in the brutal death of 58 persons, including 32 journalists, in Maguindanao. We equally laud the efforts of the court, with Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes presiding, to resolve this case based on the merits of the evidences and […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Maguindanao massacre promulgation
Impunity has repeatedly shrouded and threatened our democracy and most fundamental values as peace-loving people. The Maguindanao Massacre was an impunity of colossal proportions – it trampled upon the right to life, right to free elections, right to press freedom, and right to information – basic freedoms that any civilized society must enjoy and cultivate. […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the 10th year commemoration of the Maguindanao Massacre
A decade has passed and justice remains elusive for the victims of the worst electoral violence in recent history of the Philippines and the deadliest single attack against the press. Apart from the gross violations directed towards the 58 individuals, 32 journalists included, the slow judicial process aggravates further the suffering of the victims’ families. […]