Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the PNP’s assurance of maximum tolerance during SONA protests
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to exercise maximum tolerance in handling the protesters that will conduct rallies during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on 24 July 2023. Law enforcers play an important role in enabling citizens to exercise their rights in a safe and secure environment. We are hopeful that the PNP’s statement of assurance will translate to efforts by State forces to protect and facilitate the right to peaceful protest in the same manner that they will endeavor to ensure peace and order. In the same vein, we also remind protest […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士によるPNP-PDEA誤認事件とボディカメラの必要性に関する声明
Last week Wednesday’s operation, which caused the lives of four anti-drug operatives, is a wakeup call for the quick implementation and release of body cameras or body cams for police officers and dashboard cameras in all patrol vehicles. The Commission supports the purchase and use of body cams for police officers, especially those conducting field operations. The use of body cams will help greatly increase police efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in its operations, particularly at the time when an increasing number of law enforcers are deployed to ensure compliance with community quarantine measure or when the conduct and legality of certain raids, arrests, or other anti-crime activities are […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP’s warning among its ranks to adhere to its social media protocols after CARAGA police posted an image online depicting an activist with horns
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the reminder of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa to his fellow police officers to strictly observe their social media protocols, as defiance to this would be meted out with administrative and even criminal charges. Duty bearers like members of the law enforcement are bound by high standards of ethics and professionalism in carrying out their mandate. Similarly, official communication platforms such as social media accounts must be utilised primarily as tools for disseminating accurate and reliable information to the public, particularly at this moment that our country is still battling with Covid-19. In the sea of disinformation online, social media content […]
CHRの広報担当者、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、扇動者と強化隔離措置違反者を「射殺」せよという命令に関する声明
The primacy of human rights even in times of a national health emergency means that due process and the rule of law still apply. Even stricter restrictions, such as the enhanced community quarantine seen to protect the people’s right to health, are guided human rights standards and principles. Even before, the Commission has expressed alarm over statements that sidestep human rights—the latest of which is from the Chief Executive himself challenging agitators and violators of the enhanced quarantine with threats to be shot dead. Such statement is dangerous as it may be construed as an official policy from the government. However, we are reassured by the clarification from the Chief […]
PNP長官に配属されていた警官の殺害に関するCHR報道官、ジャクリーン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明
Police are the frontliners in curbing criminality and violence. Citizens count on the police to protect them from any threat against life, liberty, and property. But today, another cop, Police Major Jeffrey Dalson – who was assigned to the office the chief of Philippine National Police (PNP) General Archie Gamboa – is gunned down by motorcycle-riding vigilantes in Makati City. The Commission on Human Rights strongly denounces this brazen violence against a uniformed personnel. Killing a law enforcer is a direct attack against peace, order, and security. The violence in our society has become so normalized that even state forces who are equipped and trained to protect themselves become targets […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the plans of revive ‘Alsa Masa’ in addressing illegal drugs
The Commission on Human Rights notes the recent plans of the Philippine National Police to revive the concept of ‘Alsa Masa’ in addressing the drug problem at the grassroots level. While at its centre is tapping the spirit of volunteerism, the Commission urges the government to ensure adherence to strict guidelines in its implementation that would prevent violations of human rights, including respect for due process and the rule of law. The government must assure the country that this would not follow the history of the ‘Alsa Masa’ in 1980s known for its abuses, especially that the government has yet to resolve allegations of human rights violations allegedly linked to […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the rape of a subordinate policewoman by a senior police officer in Palawan
Rape and other forms of sexual harassment in the workplace setting is a despicable reality faced by many women. It is appalling that such transgression was recently committed by a police officer towards his subordinate. This not only violates the code of conduct of government workers but also greatly impacts the credibility and ability of the police to protect women if such violation happens from within the PNP hierarchy. Given their mandate and sworn duty, the police must serve as role model and frontline protector in safeguarding human rights including women’s rights. Any violence against women transpiring within the police ranks must be strongly rebuked. The Commission calls for expedient […]
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、PNP長官オスカー・アルバヤルデ氏によるPNPの女性新兵数制限に関する最近の発言に関する声明
In light of the recent comments of PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde on limiting the number of women recruits to 10% of the police force and reasoning that such limitation is justified considering how women police officers get pregnant and avail of extended maternity leaves, the CHR as Gender Ombud reminds the PNP of the unequivocal provisions of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) on the incremental increase in the hiring women police officers tasked to address violence against women (VAW). Regardless of proposed legislation, section 9(a) of MCW is already explicit in mandating the PNP and other allied services to increase women hirees to reach 50% in five years […]
パハヤグ・ニ・アティ。 Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia 氏、CHR 広報担当者、PNP の監視集会と CHR のナララピトと SONA の活動を担当
Bago pa man ang imbitasyon ng PNP, ang CHR ay regular nang nagpapadala ng mga observers lalo na sa mga malawakang protesta. Ito ay para siguraduhing malayang makakapagpahayag ang ating mga kababayan ng kanilang mga saloobin—bilang parte ng kanilang mga karapatan at bilang importanteng bahagi ng isang demokratikong lipunan. Nagpapasalamat kami sa imbitasyon ng PNP at nagpapaalala rin sa ating mga kapulisan na sikaping ipatupad ang maximum tolerance. At para naman sa mga grupong kikilos sa SONA ay sana sikaping gawing mapayapa at ayon sa batas ang bawat demostrasyon bilang pagkilala naman sa ating obligasyon sa pagtamasa sa ating mga karapatan. Ang CHR ay patuloy na magbabantay laban sa anumang […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Supreme Court decision ordering PNP to submit data on anti-illegal drugs campaign
Press Release | 6 April 2018 We welcome and support the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) ordering the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit data on the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. It is a step forward in ensuring that the rule of law still prevails in our country. But, equally important, is on how the decision brings us closer to knowing the truth and pursuing justice for the victims and their families.
CHR Calls for the Investigation into the Abduction and Killing of Jee Ick Joo
The Commission on Human Rights staunchly calls on the Philippine government to investigate the abduction and killing of South Korean national Jee Ick Joo allegedly by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) last October.
犯罪報告のためのドロップボックスシステム（CHR A2017-004）
The CHRP expresses grave concern over the high-level of vulnerability and propensity to abuse the “drop box” system to collect information on any person, whether a public official or private citizen. Moreover, the CHRP calls upon the DILGs, LGUs, the PNP and all other law enforcement agencies to discontinue the use of drop boxes. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
CHRはPDEAの薬物キャンペーンでのリーダーシップに期待
2017年10月17日 プレスリリース CHR、麻薬撲滅キャンペーンにおけるPDEAの主導に期待 ケソン市—人権委員会（CHR）は本日、フィリピン麻薬取締局（PDEA）を政府の違法薬物撲滅キャンペーンの主導機関に指定するという政府の決定を歓迎した。「PDEAが包括的危険薬物法の施行において専門性を発揮し、麻薬撲滅キャンペーンが法の支配を厳格に遵守して実施されることを期待しています」と、CHR広報担当のジャクリーン・アン・C・デ・ギア弁護士は述べた。「この動きは、政府がPDEAの[…]を求める国民の声に耳を傾ける姿勢を示していると言えるでしょう。」
フィリピンにおける不処罰文化に対処するために司法制度の強化を求める人権委員会の声明
09 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the strengthening of our justice system in addressing the culture of impunity in the Philippines The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the government to act on the appalling number of extrajudicial killing cases in the country, and instead of denying the existence of culture of impunity, exhaust all the necessary measures to strengthen the criminal justice system and hold to account the perpetrators of these violations. In the recently released 2017 Global Impunity Index, it is of grave concern to see the Philippines ranked with the highest level of impunity among 69 nation states. […]
国内の超法規的殺害状況に関する国民の認識に関するSWS調査に関する人権委員会の声明
2017年10月8日 プレス声明 フィリピンにおける超法規的殺害に関する国民の認識に関するSWS調査に関する人権委員会の声明 人権委員会（CHR）は、最近発表されたSWS調査で示された国民の感情に賛同する。この調査では、フィリピン人の大多数が、自分たちも超法規的殺害（EJK）の犠牲者になるのではないかと恐れていること、貧しい容疑者は殺害される一方で裕福で権力のある容疑者は処罰されないと考えていること、そして麻薬容疑者は警察の捜査中に生きたまま逮捕されることを望んでいることが示された。フィリピン国家警察（PNP）は、現政権下では超法規的殺害は1件も発生していないと発表しているが、CHRは[…]
フィリピン政府に対し、国内で続く人権侵害に対処するよう求める人権委員会の声明
2017年10月4日 プレス声明 人権委員会は、フィリピン政府に対し、国内で継続する人権侵害への対処を求める声明を発表しました。人権委員会は、9月22日にスイスのジュネーブで開催されたフィリピンに関する普遍的定期審査（UPR）の第3回サイクルを受けて、フィリピンの現状についてより真実に即した評価を行う必要があると考えています。委員会は、貧困撲滅、気候変動、医療および公教育へのアクセス改善、経済的・社会的権利を支援する開発などに関する国連人権理事会（UNHRC）の勧告を受け入れるというフィリピン政府の姿勢を歓迎します。[…]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell
10 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell It is with the utmost urgency and dispatch that the CHR now refers the matter of the secret detention of the Raxabago 12 to the Office of the Ombudsman for their appropriate action and investigation. We are confident that the investigation of this matter will result in the finding of probable cause to charge the Manila Police District personnel involved with violations of all relevant penal provisions […]
PNP Modernization Bill (Supporting the Strengthening of the PNP Towards Community and Human Rights Based Policing)
PNP Modernization Bill (Supporting the Strengthening of the PNP Towards Community and Human Rights Based Policing) The impact of the proposed bills on the PNP Reorganization and Modernization Act endorse by Sen. Grace Poe, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil to the prevention of torture may not be readily apparent. However, a closer examination of the issue shall show that by uplifting the welfare of the police, the welfare of the community, including detainees in police temporary lock up cells shall also be uplifted. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE