Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the PNP’s assurance of maximum tolerance during SONA protests
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to exercise maximum tolerance in handling the protesters that will conduct rallies during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on 24 July 2023. Law enforcers play an important role in enabling citizens to […]
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 PNP’s warning among its ranks to adhere to its social media protocols after CARAGA police posted an image online depicting an activist with horns
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the reminder of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa to his fellow police officers to strictly observe their social media protocols, as defiance to this would be meted out with administrative and even criminal charges. Duty bearers like members of the law enforcement are bound by high […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the order to “shoot” alleged agitators and violators of enhanced quarantine
The primacy of human rights even in times of a national health emergency means that due process and the rule of law still apply. Even stricter restrictions, such as the enhanced community quarantine seen to protect the people’s right to health, are guided human rights standards and principles. Even before, the Commission has expressed alarm […]
Statement of the CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the killing of a cop assigned to the chief of PNP
Police are the frontliners in curbing criminality and violence. Citizens count on the police to protect them from any threat against life, liberty, and property. But today, another cop, Police Major Jeffrey Dalson – who was assigned to the office the chief of Philippine National Police (PNP) General Archie Gamboa – is gunned down by […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the plans of revive ‘Alsa Masa’ in addressing illegal drugs
The Commission on Human Rights notes the recent plans of the Philippine National Police to revive the concept of ‘Alsa Masa’ in addressing the drug problem at the grassroots level. While at its centre is tapping the spirit of volunteerism, the Commission urges the government to ensure adherence to strict guidelines in its implementation that […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the rape of a subordinate policewoman by a senior police officer in Palawan
Rape and other forms of sexual harassment in the workplace setting is a despicable reality faced by many women. It is appalling that such transgression was recently committed by a police officer towards his subordinate. This not only violates the code of conduct of government workers but also greatly impacts the credibility and ability of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent comments of PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde to limit the number of women recruits in PNP
In light of the recent comments of PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde on limiting the number of women recruits to 10% of the police force and reasoning that such limitation is justified considering how women police officers get pregnant and avail of extended maternity leaves, the CHR as Gender Ombud reminds the PNP of the […]
Pahayag ni Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, CHR spokesperson, ukol sa paanyaya ng PNP na mag-monitor ng rallies ang CHR sa nalalapit na SONA
Bago pa man ang imbitasyon ng PNP, ang CHR ay regular nang nagpapadala ng mga observers lalo na sa mga malawakang protesta. Ito ay para siguraduhing malayang makakapagpahayag ang ating mga kababayan ng kanilang mga saloobin—bilang parte ng kanilang mga karapatan at bilang importanteng bahagi ng isang demokratikong lipunan. Nagpapasalamat kami sa imbitasyon ng PNP […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Supreme Court decision ordering PNP to submit data on anti-illegal drugs campaign
Press Release | 6 April 2018 We welcome and support the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) ordering the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit data on the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. It is a step forward in ensuring that the rule of law still prevails in our country. But, equally important, is on how […]
CHR Calls for the Investigation into the Abduction and Killing of Jee Ick Joo
The Commission on Human Rights staunchly calls on the Philippine government to investigate the abduction and killing of South Korean national Jee Ick Joo allegedly by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) last October.
Drop Box System in Reporting Crimes (CHR A2017-004)
The CHRP expresses grave concern over the high-level of vulnerability and propensity to abuse the “drop box” system to collect information on any person, whether a public official or private citizen. Moreover, the CHRP calls upon the DILGs, LGUs, the PNP and all other law enforcement agencies to discontinue the use of drop boxes. […]
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 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the strengthening of our justice system in addressing the culture of impunity in the Philippines
09 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the strengthening of our justice system in addressing the culture of impunity in the Philippines The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the government to act on the appalling number of extrajudicial killing cases in the country, and instead of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the SWS survey on people’s perception of the extrajudicial killing situation in the country
08 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the SWS survey on people’s perception of the extrajudicial killing situation in the country The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) echoes the sentiments of the people in the recently released SWS survey showing that majority of Filipinos express fear that they […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling the Philippine government to address continuing human rights abuses in the country
04 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling the Philippine government to address continuing human rights abuses in the country The Commission on Human Rights believes that there must be a more truthful assessment of the prevailing human rights situation in the country following the 3rd Cycle of the Universal […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell
10 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell It is with the utmost urgency and dispatch that the CHR now […]
PNP Modernization Bill (Supporting the Strengthening of the PNP Towards Community and Human Rights Based Policing)
PNP Modernization Bill (Supporting the Strengthening of the PNP Towards Community and Human Rights Based Policing) The impact of the proposed bills on the PNP Reorganization and Modernization Act endorse by Sen. Grace Poe, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil to the prevention of torture may not be readily apparent. However, a closer […]