Statement of CHR Chairperson, Jose Luis Martin ‘Chito’ Gascon, on the plan to create ‘Sparrow Unit’ against NPAs
The State always has a duty to protect its citizens from all forms of harm including lawless violence and terrorist acts. This duty must at all times be undertaken in accordance with established rules of engagement; due process and rule of law guarantees; and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) principles. IHL requires States to use only […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the deployment of more troops in Bicol region, Samar and Negros provinces
The Commission on Human Rights expresses caution on the move of the administration to deploy more security forces in the Bicol region and the provinces of Samar, Negros Oriental, and Negros Occidental. The recent incidence of violence in the area demands thorough investigation and expedient justice for the victims. This is the more immediate clamor […]