Report on the COVID-19 Emergency Situation in IDP Areas in Mindanao Regions (August 2020)
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Jolo, Sulu blast
The Commission on Human on Rights strongly condemns the ruthless bombing at a Catholic cathedral in Jolo, Sulu that left at least 20 dead and 80 others injured. Our countrymen and -women have long yearned for peace in Mindanao. Our countrymen and -women have long yearned for peace in Mindanao. Such violence has no place […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the possibility of extending martial law in aid of election and plebiscite in Mindanao
The Commission on Human Rights recognises that peace and order are necessary conditions for the conduct of any political exercise, such as elections and even the expected plebiscite, anywhere in the country. The martial law declaration in Mindanao, however, was primarily justified to address claimed terrorist threats following the siege in Marawi City. We agree […]