Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the recent attacks of alleged NPA rebels in Visayas
The latest attack allegedly committed by a band of New People’s Army in Jipapad, Eastern Samar on 7 October 2022 is another atrocity that deserves strong condemnation. According to news reports, the rebels made a surprise attack at 1:30 AM, a vulnerable hour when the community is deep in their slumber. Killed were two soldiers, […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty Jacqueline de Guia, sa pagkasawi ng dalawang bata sa di-umano ay pag-atake ng New People’s Army sa Northern Samar
Mariin ang pagkundina ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) sa pagkamatay ng dalawang menor de edad, 12 at 13 anyos, dahil sa di-umano’y pananambang ng New People’s Army (NPA) sa Catubig, Northern Samar. Ginagarantiya ng international humanitarian law (IHL) ang proteksyon ng mga sibilyan laban sa mga epekto ng armadong tunggalian, lalo na ang kapakanan […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent threat to sue a reporter over a report on an alleged torture of Aetas
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) continues to note and express concern over the ongoing threats to the country’s civic space, particularly the recent red tagging and threat to sue journalist Tetch Torres-Tupas over a report on an alleged torture of Aetas who were said to be members of the New People’s Army and a […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on Rep. Cullamat’s request seeking CHR’s investigation on the case of her slain daughter
Yesterday, 01 December 2020, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) formally received the complaint letter of Rep. Eufemia Cullamat requesting investigation on the case of her daughter Jevilyn who was killed in a military operation in Surigao del Sur. The Commission, through CHR Chairperson Chito Gascon, welcomed the representatives from the Makabayan bloc who personally […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged rape of two minor girls by members of the New People’s Army in Leyte
The Commission on Human Rights condemns in the strongest terms the alleged cases of sexual abuse committed against minor girls by reported members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Kananga, Leyte. On 13 September 2020, two 14-year-old girls were reportedly rescued by the 93rd Infantry Battalion from the armed group’s camp where it was […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the alleged NPA attacks in Misamis Oriental
The Commission of Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the recent burning of an evangelical church and houses in a mountainous village in Opol town, Misamis Oriental allegedly perpetrated by members of the New People’s Army. The incident occurred last 28 May 2020 while the country remains to be in the middle of a health crisis. […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on a number of atrocities involving government forces and the New People’s Army
Over the past weeks, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) received reports on a number of atrocities allegedly involving both government forces and the New People’s Army (NPA) in different parts of the country. These incidences occurred despite the ceasefire declarations independently announced by both parties to give way to efforts in curbing the transmission […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the armed encounter of the military and New People’s Army in Rizal
Starting 26 March 2020, the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), announced a truce seen to last until 15 April 2020. This was a welcome development considering that government also declared a unilateral ceasefire days before the CPP-NPA’s declaration. Both announcements were appreciated to give way […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the ambush against policeman in Eastern Samar
The Commission on Human Rights strongly condemns the ambush in Libuton, Borongan, Eastern Samar by alleged members of New People’s Army, which killed a policeman and wounded at least five other people. We denounce such act of deliberate and arbitrary killing by the armed opposition group as the use of disproportionate and indiscriminate force in […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, kaugnay sa pagpatay ng NPA sa isang pulis sa Agusan del Norte
Nakikiramay ang Komisyon sa pagkamatay ni Police Executive Master Sergeant Jimmer Omisol. Kami’y mag-iimbestiga upang makatulong sa pagresolba ng kasong ito. Ayon sa grupong New People’s Army, pinaslang nila si Sgt. Omisol dahil “nanlaban” daw ito. Ipinapaalala namin na hindi sapat na rason ang self-defense upang mapawalang-sala dahil buhay ang nawala. Kailangan na magsampa ng […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit on the plan to create Sparrow Unit against NPAs
The Commission on Human Rights expresses alarm over plans of government to create a death squad meant to target suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA). This move is not within the law and such actions will lead to violations of human rights, including the right to life and due process. The Constitution […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of cops allegedly by NPAs in CamSur
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the ambush in Lupi, Camarines Sur allegedly executed by the New People’s Army, which killed 3 cops and injured 3 more. In armed hostilities, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force is prohibited under the International Humanitarian Law. Hence, the Commission will conduct thorough and immediate investigation to help see […]