Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the President’s remark to “wipe out” drug pushers and users in Talisay, Cebu and his warning for CHR to not interfere

The Commission reiterates its supports for the eradication of the drug trade but we stress again that it should not be at the expense of people’s lives and must be carried out within the ambit of law. We hope that the words of the President will not be construed as a license to circumvent due […]