Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged reports of cruel and degrading punishment meted to minors in Trece Martires, Cavite
The Commission on Human Rights has recently been made aware of a video showing four minors made to walk naked as punishment for allegedly bathing in the river. While the Commission understands the importance of discipline in child rearing, the alleged punishment meted out to the minors involved is cruel, degrading, and excessive. Such form […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged rape of a female quarantine violator by a police in Mariveles, Bataan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the alleged sexual assault committed by a cop and a civilian against a female quarantine violator in Mariveles, Bataan. Such incident highlights the vulnerability of women to gender-based violence, especially during the pandemic. Abuse of police powers fundamentally betrays the trust that communities and individuals place in […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the shooting of a curfew violator with mental illness by a barangay tanod
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is now probing the reported shooting of Eduardo Geñoga, a 59-year-old curfew violator with mental illness, by Cesar Panlaqui, a barangay tanod. The shooting happened in Tondo, Manila on 7 August 2021, the second day of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. According to reports, Panlaqui accosted […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a 12-year-old boy after being chased by barangay tanods
Protecting children is among the primary aim of the quarantine guidelines with its restrictions for minors. It is deeply concerning and devastating when the implementation of this policy results in the deprivation of the utmost right to life of a child. According to a belated police report, 12-year old John Dave Pepito collapsed and died […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of Darren Peñaredondo and the call for community service for quarantine violators
At this point of the pandemic, when infection cases are yet again on the rise, everyone’s cooperation is crucial in curbing the spread of Covid-19 in the Philippines. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) views the enhanced quarantine measures as a human rights measure meant to protect the people’s right to health so we may […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the video of quarantine violators being paraded on the street of Silay City
A video was posted on social media on Friday, 5 February 2021, by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Silay City showing a group apprehended for allegedly violating the city ordinance mandating the wearing of face masks. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) agree that we need to continuously need to work together to curb […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the arrest of a 13-year-old minor in Malabon City
On 26 September 2020, a 13 year-old boy from Malabon was arrested, penalized, and his mugshot taken for not wearing a mask when crossing to their house coming from his neighbor’s place. After capturing his mugshot, the police allegedly told the minor that “he now has a profile picture for his Facebook account,” which caused […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Philippine National Police’s move to scan social media for quarantine violators
It is the position of the Commission on Human Rights that, even under the state of national health emergency, respect and protection of human rights must continue to prevail. While we recognise that the right to privacy is not absolute, any interference or surveillance must be subject to the standards of necessity, legitimacy, and proportionality. […]