人権委員会は、PMA士官候補生4年生ダーウィン・ドルミトリオの死亡に関する裁判所の決定を歓迎する声明を発表した。
人権委員会（CHR）は、バギオ地方裁判所（RTC）第5支部が、2019年9月に起きた4等兵曹ダーウィン・ドルミトリオの悲劇的な死に関連して、フィリピン陸軍士官学校（PMA）の元士官候補生2名を殺人罪、もう1名をいじめの罪で有罪とした判決を歓迎する。バギオ市RTC第5支部のリガヤ・イトリオン＝リベラ判事は、3等兵曹シャリマー・インペリアル・ジュニアとフェリックス・ルンバグ・ジュニアを殺人罪で、3等兵曹ジュリアス・カルロ・タデナをいじめ禁止法違反で有罪とした。3名とも終身禁錮刑が言い渡された。人権委員会は、この判決が、フィリピン陸軍士官学校（PMA）の元士官候補生の安全確保への州のコミットメントを示すものとして歓迎する。[…]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the death of a college student allegedly due to hazing
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently decries the death of John Matthew Salilig, the missing 24-year old college student from Adamson University, who was allegedly killed in a fraternity hazing. Local police authorities found the victim’s body in a pit in Imus, Cavite, which had reportedly been buried for ten days. CHR Region IV-A has initiated its independent motu proprio investigation on this violent incident. The Commission continues to condemn all forms of physical or psychological harm. In particular, CHR stresses that hazing, as a ritualistic act of humiliation and degradation, goes against the basic principles of fundamental rights and human dignity. Its serious consequences against the physical, emotional, […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the hazing that killed a student in Davao City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the alleged fraternity hazing committed by Alpha Kappa Rho Fraternity – Alpha Delta Chapter that resulted in the death of a student and seriously injured another one in Upper Mandug, Buhangin, Davao City on 18 September 2022. According to the statement released by the University of Mindanao, those involved in the violent hazing are fourth year students of the College of Criminal Justice. CHR Region XI has initiated an independent investigation on this latest incident of hazing that tramples on the right to safety and security of students. Violent and cruel initiation rites threaten the well-being and future of our young people […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士によるPNPA士官候補生の死亡に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply concerned with the death of Third Class Cadet George Carl Magsayo after allegedly being repeatedly punched by his upperclassman in the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA). CHR Region IV-A is now conducting an independent probe to ensure justice for Magsayo and to ascertain that preventive measures are taken that will protect young cadets from suffering the same fate. The Commission deeply condoles to the family and friends of Magsayo. It is strongly condemnable that another tragic death happened due to violence within an institution where young people are supposed to build their dreams, acquire skills, and develop their character. This incident glaringly […]
CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、いじめが原因であるとされる10年生の死亡に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights is now in the process of investigating the alarming circumstances surrounding the death of a grade 10 student in San Enrique, Negros Occidental. Preliminary incident reports from the police indicate that the victim’s death may be due to hazing related activities as a wooden paddle was found in the house of one of the suspects. The victim reportedly joined a fraternity in March but did not undergo initiation rites as he was still a minor. Prior to the victim’s death, a day after his 18th birthday celebration, the victim reportedly told his parents that the suspects hit him with a paddle. CHR has always held […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, calls for the urgent implementation of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is appalled at the recent rise in hazing-related incidents, and calls on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to rush the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) for the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. This cruel and inhumane practice must end, and it is clear that the longer strict criminalization is delayed the more danger our students are in. CHED Chairman Prospero De Vera III noted in a recent interview that the IRR has been finished, and will add “more teeth” to the anti-hazing law as it includes expanded and stricter penalties that fully criminalize the act. CHR has always held a strong stance against hazing […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio
This is the statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio