Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the release of narco-list
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the filing of charges to some of the government officials implicated in the illegal drug trade. By trying allegations through a fair trial, we can assure that the Constitutional guarantee of due process and equal protection of laws can be served to the accused. However, until a judgment by […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the release of the “list of narcopoliticians”
Making the “List of Narcopoliticians” Public Violates a Person’s Right to Due Process The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that the publication of a “List of Narcopoliticians” would constitute a denial of a person’s right to due process. The timing of the publication, set by DILG Secretary Eduardo Año at the start of the local […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the release of the list of alleged narco-politicians before elections
The Commission on Human Rights recognises that the pending release of the supposed list of narco-politicians is meant to ensure that only deserving, law-abiding candidates get elected in government. However, we equally remind the administration that presumption of innocence is a Constitutionally-guaranteed right. And if there is enough evidence for the government to put names […]