CHR expresses concern after gov’t bans protests during SONA
MANILA, Philippines---The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Saturday expressed concern over the Department of Interior and Local Government's (DILG) memorandum banning mass gatherings ahead of the 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will take place on Monday. CHR Spokesperson Atty. Jaqueline Ann de Guia said in a statement that the DILG's decision has a deep contrast to the Philippine National Police's stand that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will not be used to crack down dissent or dissenters. "The change in messaging is stark: from PNP's willingness to remind and assist protesters observe minimum health standards to express their opinion to a complete ban on… Keep on reading: CHR expresses concern after gov’t bans protests during SONA
CHR expresses concern after gov’t bans protests during SONA
MANILA, Philippines---The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Saturday expressed concern over the Department of Interior and Local Government's (DILG) memorandum banning mass gatherings ahead of the 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will take place on Monday. CHR Spokesperson Atty. Jaqueline Ann de Guia said in a statement that the DILG's decision has a deep contrast to the Philippine National Police's stand that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will not be used to crack down dissent or dissenters. "The change in messaging is stark: from PNP's willingness to remind and assist protesters observe minimum health standards to express their opinion to a complete ban on… Keep on reading: CHR expresses concern after gov’t bans protests during SONA