Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Human Rights Committee (the “Committee”) ahead of its upcoming review of the Philippines. This submission highlights areas of concern that Human Rights Watch hopes will inform the Committee’s consideration of the Philippine government’s compliance with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
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