Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the violent apprehension of a small vendor in Parañaque City
The aggressive arrest of an ambulant vendor by the Parañaque Task Force is deeply concerning. As seen in the video circulating online, 5 members of the of the said task force aggressively accosted the vendor, Warren Villanueva, who was holding on to his cart, which is his main utility for selling. Using force is only […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the viral Cebu mauling incident involving police
The viral CCTV footage showing the alleged mauling of drug suspects by policemen is another addition to the growing reports of torture and brutality involving the police force. The Commission reiterates its strong condemnation to this brazen abuse of authority. The incident further perpetuates doubts and questions surrounding the campaign against illegal drugs and criminality. […]