MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights has urged the Philippine government to view the International Criminal Court’s decision on the drug war killings under the Duterte administration as an “opportunity” for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to demonstrate his commitment to transparency and human rights.
“In the interest of justice and accountability, the CHR urges the government of the Philippines to view the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber decision as an opportunity to fulfill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s earlier commitment in ensuring a ‘high-level of accountability’ for human issues and violations during his term,” the CHR said in a statement on Saturday, January 28.
“Let this development be a chance for the Philippines to demonstrate openness and transparency as part of the fraternity of nations that values human rights and the rule of law,” it added.the resumption of the investigation into killings under Duterte’s drug war, moving the probe to the warrants stage.its investigation in November 2021 after the Philippines asked for a deferral.
The pre-trial chamber received submissions from the Philippine government, the ICC Prosecutor, and victims. But the ICC would have deferred jurisdiction over the case if it was satisfied with the submissions.The CHR, the Philippines’ independent national human rights institution, said it extended its “openness and willingness” to assist the Marcos administration in upholding the rights and dignity of Filipinos.
“CHR acknowledges that there are present efforts being done by the current administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in improving the human rights situation in the country. The ICC investigation is an opportune occasion for the present government to take the right track in upholding its human rights obligations, especially for those wronged and violated,” the CHR said.
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