Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the PNP’s cooperation with the DOJ in investigating 7,000 cases of alleged deaths during anti-drug operations

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s expression of close cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in investigating 7,000 cases involving alleged deaths linked to police anti-drug operations. This initial pronouncement, which will soon be formalized into a memorandum of agreement, is a positive development.  

The collaboration between the two agencies can pave [the way to] greater transparency, which is essential in the pursuit of justice, truth, and accountability. It can also eventually ensure that reparations will be made for violations committed. 

Investigating any alleged violation of human rights primarily rests on the government. The gesture of openness and cooperation by the PNP and the partnership being established is significant in rebuilding confidence and trust in the institution and the government in general. 

The Commission appreciates the PNP’s openness to share the files with CHR by leaving it to the DOJ’s discretion to share the records with us.  We are hopeful that this will be an opportunity for our greater involvement in the probe, given the initial pronouncement of Secretary Menardo Guevarra that the DOJ will engage CHR in this endeavor. 

Constructive engagements among the different branches of the government, particularly if it involves independent bodies like CHR, manifest an adherence to the check-and-balance mechanisms within the government. (CHR) -jlo

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