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) […]
CHR calls for review of house-to-house drug testing policy, stresses need to protect rights of all
24 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR calls for review of house-to-house drug testing policy, stresses need to protect rights of all QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the ongoing house-to-house drug testing reportedly conducted by police forces in Payatas and nearby barangays in Quezon City, Metro Manila, citing possible human […]