Tag: United Nations Human Rights Philippines

DFA slams Callamard, 10 others over calls for UN probe into state of human rights in PHL

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has rejected the call of some parties at the United Nations for a probe into the state of human rights in the Philippines. In a statement, the DFA said these parties merely “want to undermine processes and spread disinformation, on the basis of one-sided reports coming from questionable sources.” “The Philippines is a democratic nation with strong institutions and the government has an unshakeable determination to promote and protect […]