Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the reported deaths and arrests in Southern Tagalog
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls on the government to urgently investigate the string of killings and arrests in several areas in Southern Tagalog on Sunday, 7 March 2021, given the brutal nature of the deaths and allegations of irregularities in the said law enforcement operations. Based on reports, nine (9) activists were killed […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the stabbing of an Iloilo-based human rights lawyer
Lawyer Angelo Karlo ‘AK’ Guillen, one of the legal members working for the petition of various multi-sectoral groups against the anti-terror law, was allegedly stabbed by masked men yesterday, 3 March 2021, at around 9:15 PM in Iloilo City. According to the report of the Iloilo police, the attackers mauled the lawyer before stabbing him […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the armed attack in Datu Piang, Maguindanao
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the attack made by alleged members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Thursday evening, 3 December, in Datu Piang, Maguindanao. The said group reportedly harassed police officers in the named town and exchanged gunfire with the police and soldier stationed in the area. While no […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Jolo blast
The recent bombing in Jolo, Sulu is cruel and inhuman. No one should be made to suffer from such violence. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns this attack against innocent civilians, which left at least 14 dead and several others wounded. We call on the government to investigate this incident and make perpetrators […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit on violences carried out against health workers in time of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns in the strongest sense possible the senseless acts of physical violence and discrimination against our health workers, the true unsung heroes at the frontlines of our response against the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. As the country reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, such senseless acts do nothing […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of Ex-Bulacan Vice-Mayor and Incumbent Village Chief
The Commission on Human Rights is alarmed by the ambush-killing perpetrated against former Pandi Vice Mayor Oca Marquez and Barangay Chairman Mauro Capistrano of Bagbaguin last Sunday, 19 January. Both victims were gunned down inside a restaurant along Plaridel Bypass Road in Barangay Bulihan by two still-unidentified men. The Commission condemns this act of violence […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Administration’s pronouncement ordering Bacolod Police official to “kill everybody”
The Commission on Human Rights is concerned with the government’s remark emboldening Police Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido that he is “free to kill everybody” in carrying out his anti-drugs operations in Bacolod City. Such words inciting arbitrary act of violence by a State agent reinforce and tolerate impunity. This pronouncement should never be made to […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
This is the statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
Statement of the CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the killing of Barangay Kalunasan Councilor Roel Mabano
The Commission is alarmed with the worsening cycle of violence in the country. The death of Barangay Councilor Roel Mabano is another count in the rising number of deaths that the Commission continues to decry. We are concerned that the methods of attack are more brazen, and the perpetrators seem to be emboldened as more […]