Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the third extension of martial law in Mindanao
The Commission on Human Rights is firm in its position that our security sector, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines combined, can address acts of lawlessness without the need for martial law. The said declaration is an extraordinary measure that the 1987 Constitution prescribes as reserved only to instances of […]
Statement of CHR Chairperson, Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon, on the third extension of martial law in Mindanao
The CHR has taken a position from the first instance when the Marawi Siege had began in May 2017 that it believes that the Government has the ability to exercise law enforcement powers to quell any threats without the need to invoke the extraordinary powers of Martial Law and more so now that the Martial […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the possible third martial law extension
It has been the position of the Commission on Human Rights that our security forces are fully capable of addressing lawless violence in the country without the need for martial law. The 1987 Constitution is also clear that only invasion and rebellion merit such declaration. As such, there has to be a strong reason should […]