Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP-PDEA misencounter and the need for body cameras
Last week Wednesday’s operation, which caused the lives of four anti-drug operatives, is a wakeup call for the quick implementation and release of body cameras or body cams for police officers and dashboard cameras in all patrol vehicles. The Commission supports the purchase and use of body cams for police officers, especially those conducting field […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agent in Bicol
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the assault against a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent, who was later found dead in Lupi, Camarines Sur, in the course of performing his duty. He was later identified as Mr. Enrico Barba. While there are still questions on its means, in principle, CHR supports the goal of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the plan of PDEA to release the names of barangay officials who are allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade
Press Statement | 20 April 2018 Public officials are expected to uphold ethical conduct, possess good moral character, and are not supposed to be engaged in any illegal activities, such as drug use and trade. As civil servants, they are and will always be held to a higher standard. We understand that the plan of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the plan of PDEA to release the names of barangay officials who are allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade
Public officials are expected to uphold ethical conduct, possess good moral character, and are not supposed to be engaged in any illegal activities, such as drug use and trade. As civil servants, they are and will always be held to a higher standard. We understand that the plan of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on PDEA’s public disclosure of a drug suspect’s HIV status
4 December 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on PDEA’s public disclosure of a drug suspect’s HIV status A recent buy-bust operation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) led to the apprehension of 11 drug suspects. During a press briefing, PDEA disclosed that one of them is HIV-positive. The […]
CHR hopeful with PDEA’s lead in the drug campaign
17 October 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR hopeful with PDEA’s lead in the drug campaign Quezon City—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) today welcomed the decision of the administration to designate the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as the lead agency that will carry out the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. “We are hopeful that […]