Panel probing deaths is no ruse
MANILA – Malacañang disagreed with the Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) statement that the newly formed inter-agency panel that would investigate more than 5,600 deaths in the administration’s war on drugs is “a ruse to shield the country from international… Read More
Reserve judgment on drug war panel at ‘proper time’: DOJ chief
MANILA – Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday urged outspoken critics of the administration’s war on drugs to hold their fire and reserve judgment on the inter-agency review panel that is evaluating the government’s anti-drug operations.”It will be for everyone’s good to allow… Read More
Andanar urges due diligence in validating HR abuse claims
MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday urged human rights watchdogs, including the United Nations (UN), to acknowledge the need for due diligence in validating allegations presented to them.“Establishing the facts behind these… Read More
PH sincere in engaging stakeholders, int’l community on HRs
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