Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the DOJ’s filing of charges of murder and planting of evidence against cops on the death of Spanish national in Siargao
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes another development in ascertaining accountability on cases of “nanlaban” (self-defense) particularly on deaths related to the campaign against illegal drugs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed murder and planting of evidence charges against three (3) police officers from General Luna Municipal Police Station on the death of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the expression of international concern following the arrests and deaths of activists in Calabarzon
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) remains open in helping the government address the many forms of human rights violations happening in the country, including the string of arrests and deaths of several activists in Calabarzon. We have repeatedly urged the government to translate commitments to respect and uphold human rights to actual reduction of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the statement of the Secretary of Justice of the Philippines at the 46th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHRP) welcomes the video statement of Philippine Secretary of Justice Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday, 24 February 2021, at the 46th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council and appreciates his updates that the investigation promised last year was partially complied with. We reiterate our previous statements that […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the collateral damages during police operations
Collateral damages during police operations may be unavoidable. But there is always the need to investigate to ensure that everything was done to avoid such mishaps and that accountabilities can equally be determined, should there be any lapses or violations. Akin to ‘nanlaban’ cases, deaths categorised as ‘collateral damages’ cannot be simply dismissed. There should […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights reiterating the call to investigate all “nanlaban” cases
All cases invoking self-defense (“nanlaban”) should be proven in court, especially those involving state-agents or police officers. Where police officers kill alleged criminals on the ground of self-defense, the validity of such must be established in proper court proceedings.