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Statement of CHR VII Regional Director, Atty. Arvin Odron, on the ambush of Cebu City Mayor, Lakambini Reluya, and three others

  • January 23, 2019
  • 2:07 PM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly denounces as being reprehensible any act that violates the inherent right of all persons to life. Specifically, CHR VII condemns as evil the killing of Association of Barangay Captains President Ricardo Reluya, and the attempt to take the life of his wife, incumbent San Fernando, Cebu Mayor Lakambini Reluya which attempt likewise killed another two innocent civilians.

The Office already sent a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) early this morning as part of its investigative function to ensure full accountability of the perpetrators and for the victims to obtain the justice they deserve. Likewise, we call on all sectors to help our law enforcement in the conduct of the criminal investigation so that justice will prevail.

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Speech of CHR Commissioner, Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa, during the”CyberSafe against Fake News: Being Smart, Being Safe and Staying Ahead! Ensuring Women and Girls’ Safe Online Experience” – CSW67 Side Event (10 March 2023)

  • March 17, 2023
  • 8:24 AM

10 March 2023, Conference Room 8, 1:15-2:30PM | United Nations Headquarters, New York Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa | Commissioner, Philippine Commission on Human Rights Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, as a

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Statement of the CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the detention of lawyers during a drug raid at a Makati bar

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