The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) followed its “internal mechanism” before it designated self-exiled communist leader Jose Maria Sison and 28 others as terrorists for the purpose of freezing their assets, an official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.
Calabarzon police ops highlight need for UN to address Philippine human rights situation HRW
Published March 10, 2021 9:01am
Updated March 10, 2021 9:30am International group Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday (PHL time) said the police operations in Calabarzon that led to the arrests and deaths of activists show the need for member countries of the United Nations to look into the worsening human rights situation in the Philippines. HRW said the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights should consider having a rapid response unit probe the police operations. “The Southern Luzon raids were apparent politically motivated killings that the police and military have sought to justify with unconvincing justifications that echo ‘drug war’ claims. UN member states should see through this deadly deception and press for international action that would hold the Duterte administration to account, HRW deputy Asia director Phil Robertson said.
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Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra earlier said they would badger the PNP leadership to act on the recommendations while reaching out to the victims’ families. (PNA file photo)
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) assured it would leave no stone unturned in its evaluation of deaths arising from the war on drugs.
Undersecretary Adrian Sugay told reporters on Friday the DOJ-led review panel has made recommendations on law enforcement officers found liable for the death of illegal drug personalities.
On the other hand, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will come up with its report by the first week of March.
“We gave to the police our recommendations on possible administrative and criminal liability on those involved in anti-illegal drug operations where deaths occurred. I understand that they are currently evaluating our findings and recommendations,” Sugay said.
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