Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, regarding the Supreme Court Rules on the Use of Body-Worn Cameras in the Execution of Warrants
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognises the recent issuance of the Supreme Court’s resolution outlining the guidelines on the use of body-worn cameras in the serving of search and arrest warrants. The Commission fully supports the creation of a legal framework to effectively implement the use of body-worn cameras during police operations. We have […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent police operation in Valenzuela resulting in the death of a special needs teenager
The Commission on Human Rights is launching a motu proprio investigation into the death of a special needs teenager, who was said to have been shot by a police officer involved in a raid on an illegal cockpit in Valenzuela City on Sunday, May 23. The victim, aged 18, was identified as Edwin Armigo, a […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the agreement of the Philippine National Police to open its records on 61 police operations allegedly resulting in deaths of drug suspects
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the decision of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to open 61 cases of police operations for review, particularly those allegedly resulted in the deaths of drug suspects. PNP’s willingness in opening these cases for scrutiny is a step towards the right direction. CHR, even from the start, has […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the collateral damages during police operations
Collateral damages during police operations may be unavoidable. But there is always the need to investigate to ensure that everything was done to avoid such mishaps and that accountabilities can equally be determined, should there be any lapses or violations. Akin to ‘nanlaban’ cases, deaths categorised as ‘collateral damages’ cannot be simply dismissed. There should […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann De Guia, on the death of a 3-year-old girl during a police operation in Rodriguez, Rizal
She would’ve turned four (4) by the end of July, but Myka Ulpina’s life was cut short in the hands of those who swore to protect it. The Commission on Human Rights condemns the death of another innocent life as a consequence of the government’s war against illegal drugs. As there are disputes in the […]