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Human Rights: Opposition Wants Action – Arroyo Responds

4 October 2007 No Comment

Arroyo Order Vs. Alleged RP Military: ‘Extra-judicial Killings’ & ‘Disappearances,’

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo acknowledges the salute of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr. during departure honors for State visit to China and India

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines or AFP, to hasten investigations into cases of ‘extra-judicial killings’ and, ‘disappearances,’ and adopt effective measures to avoid military abuses. President Arroyo, has strongly condemned the series of killings and kidnappings of political activists and journalists, and has vowed to resolve the murders and put a stop to human rights abuses. [more]

Philippine Opposition Leader to Arroyo: Criminalize Torture & Abuse

Philippline Senator “Chiz” Escudero to President Arroyo: ‘Plug the holes in justice system that covers and protects human rights violators.’

Philippine opposition leader, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Arroyo administration has yet a lot to prove before it could claim and assure commitment to respect for human rights.

This after President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo addressed the 62nd United Nations General Assembly in New York last week where the President said the Philippines “does not tolerate human rights violations at home or abroad.” [more]

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