Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to declare martial law following the Jolo blast
Martial law remains to be an extraordinary measure reserved for extraordinary circumstances under the 1987 Constitution. Time and again, the Commission on Human Rights have constantly advised the government against the normalisation of martial law as a default response to threats to national safety. We continue to condemn terroristic acts and its horrors, especially to […]
Response of the CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the question of using the Zamboanga and Jolo bombings as rationale for martial law
With or without martial law, it is clear that the government has the primary obligation to ensure the safety and protect the rights of all people. Before 2018 ended, both houses of Congress approved the extension of martial law until the end of 2019. Confronted with the recent bombings in Zamboanga and Jolo, we will […]
Statement of CHR IX Regional Director, Atty. Frederick Ian Capin, on the recent attack in Jolo, Sulu
The Commission on Human Rights Regional Office IX condemns in the strongest terms the recent barbaric act of terrorism particularly in attacking the Catholic Cathedral in Barangay Walled City, Jolo, Sulu, six (6) days after the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite. Initial report revealed that a bomb exploded early Sunday morning inside the Catholic Cathedral […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa pagsabog sa Jolo, Sulu
The Commission on Human on Rights strongly condemns the ruthless bombing at a Catholic cathedral in Jolo, Sulu that left at least 20 dead and 80 others injured. Our countrymen and -women have long yearned for peace in Mindanao. Our countrymen and -women have long yearned for peace in Mindanao. Such violence has no place […]