Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, urging the government to ensure just resolution on the “mistaken” arrest of journalist Margarita Valle
Margarita Valle was arrested and detained for 12 hours last 9 June 2019 by elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippine National Police in Region 9 (PNP-CIDG-9) at the Laguindingan Airport. The police later apologized and downplayed it as a case of mistaken identity. The Commission expresses dismay and concern that […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the mistaken arrest of journalist Margarita Valle
Carrying out arrests must be done with utmost due diligence. The slightest mistake impacts the fundamental rights of the arrested person. The Constitution clearly outlines the standards on how it should be carried out, which law enforcement authorities must always abide in the exercise of their duty. In particular, the right to call or have […]