CHR, PNP Chief Torre affirm shared commitment to rights-based policing during courtesy visit
In a landmark gesture of collaboration to uphold the dignity of every Filipino, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Nicolas Torre III, during its flag raising ceremony held at Liwasang Diokno on 09 June 2025. CHR Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, together with Commissioners Beda A. […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in support of the new PNP chief’s program to reform the national police
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has the mandate to serve and protect the people through law enforcement, crime control and prevention, peace and order, and internal security and safety. These noble functions necessitate credibility, integrity, and competence as with any public duties worthy of public trust. In recent years, there have been many reported cases […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the announcement of the new chief of the Philippine National Police
The Commission on Human Rights notes the announcement naming National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director Police Major Gen. Debold Sinas as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) effective Tuesday, 10 November 2020. CHR hopes that, under the new leadership, PNP will affirm the government’s commitments to uphold justice and human rights […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the assurance to kill drug lords as a criterion for choosing the next PNP chief
For an institution that lives by the value of Service, Honour, and Justice, it is alarming to include the assurance to kill all drug lords as part of the criteria in choosing the next Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The spirit of the PNP motto “To Serve and Protect” anchors on the faithful […]