LLCPO director: Seven men killed in police operation were members of gun-for-hire, drug syndicate

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, USJ-R Journalism Intern 09/27/2018

The seven men who died in a police operation in Sitio Saint Michael, Barangay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday evening (September 26) were identified as members of a notorious gun-for-hire and drug-syndicate group. This was confirmed by…

CHR looks into drug angle in Blanco slay

Benjie B. Talisic, Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/08/2018

WAS Ronda Mayor Mariano Blanco’s death related to President Rodrigo Duterte’s pronouncement that the former was involved in illegal drugs? CHR-7 Chief Investigator Leo Villarino said they are now gathering evidence to determine whether or not the…

CHR probes killing of Blanco

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/08/2018

The Commission on Human Rights has stepped in and investigate the slay of Ronda Mayor Mariano Blanco III. CHR-7 chief investigator Leo Villarino told Cebu Daily News that they are now gathering evidence to determine whether or…

PDEA-7 still trusts PNP, police welcome CHR probe

Benjie B. Talisic, Gerard Vincent Francisco, Nestle L. Semilla 08/15/2018

Despite rumors that operatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) might have a hand in the killing of two agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), the latter still expressed its trust to…

Four cops in Skyler death snub CHR invite

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/27/2018

NOT one of the four policemen who took part in the botched anti-drug operation that killed 4-year-old Bladen Skyler Abatayo in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City appeared before the Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas (CHR-7) on…

CHR starts probe into Dumpit slay

Nestle L. Semilla 07/06/2018

THE Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas (CHR-7) has started an investigation into the circumstances of the drug operation that led to the killing of multi-awarded, controversial cop, SPO1 Adonis Dumpit. CHR Regional Director, Lawyer Arvin…

CHR: Drug tests must protect child’s rights

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/24/2018

Drug testing for grade school and high school students is legal provided that it complies with international and constitutional standards in protecting children’s rights, the regional Commission on Human Rights (CHR-7) said yesterday. Regional CHR-7 Director Alvin…

Batomalaque’s widow will no longer seek CHR’s help

Rene F. Alima 06/22/2018

Just leave him in peace. The wife of slain policeman, PO2 Melchizedek Batomalaque said she would no longer seek the assistance of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the brutal slaying of her husband and…

Family of cop slain in drug bust to seek help from CHR

Benjie B. Talisic, Nestle L. Semilla and Norman V. Mendoza 06/21/2018

THE family of the policeman slain during a buy bust operation is seeking the assistance of the Commission on Human Rights, believing that Senior Insp. Raymond Hortezuela was framed by fellow policemen. His father, Wilfredo said Hortezuela…

CHR PROBES KILLING OF JAGUAR ‘PROTECTOR’

Norman V. Mendoza and Nestle L. Semilla 06/11/2018

Police claim Senior Insp. Hortezuela killed in shootout during a drug bust; family cries for justice The Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas (CHR-7) has stepped in to investigate the circumstances leading to the death of…

Con-com votes to make CHR an independent constitutional body

Inquirer.net 04/16/2018

The Consultative Committee (Con-com) tasked to review the 1987 Constitution on Monday voted to elevate the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to an independent constitutional body in the draft Charter that they would propose to President Rodrigo…

CHR to invite Ungab’s wife to shed light on husband’s slay

Futch Anthony Inso 03/07/2018

The wife of slain lawyer Jonnah John Ungab will be invited by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR-7) to shed light on the murder of her husband. But CHR-7 Special Investigator IV Leo Villarino was quick to…

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