Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent declaration of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s war against drugs in the City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the recent declaration of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s war against drugs. Principal to the pursuit of truth and justice relies on the unconditional respect for every person’s most fundamental right – the right to life itself, even if they are arrested for an […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the Navotas Court’s conviction against police officer Jefrey Sumbo Perez for the murders of teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo de Guzman
On 13 March 2023, Navotas Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 287 found police officer Jefrey Sumbo Perez guilty, beyond reasonable doubt, for the murders of Carl Angelo Arnaiz, 19, and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman, 14, under the previous administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. Navotas RTC convicted Perez to reclusion perpetua, or imprisonment of up to […]
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
Press Statement | 20 April 2018 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 […]