CHR also said that its Metro Manila office had started an independent probe of the incidents.
“In line with our mandate to protect and promote the right to life, liberty, and security of all individuals, and uphold press freedom, the CHR-National Capital Region is also doing its parallel and independent probe to aid in uncovering the truth on the aforementioned incidents,” CHR stated.“CHR notes the immediate action of the PNP to create a special investigation task group dedicated to probe the shooting incident. We also acknowledge their efforts to secure the Abiad residence.
“We are hopeful of the investigation being done by relevant law enforcement agencies towards bringing perpetrators to justice. No stones must be left unturned on any case that attack and threaten fundamental rights and freedoms,” it added.According to the Quezon City Police District, Abiad and his family were in traveling in a car last June 29 when it was blocked by another vehicle at the corner of Corumi corner Gazan Streets in Barangay MasambongBrig. Gen.
Meanwhile, Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, mentioned that Abiad was tapped as a witness in court by the PNP and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in illegal drug cases. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines meanwhile denounced the death threats against Vera Files, as images of two men brandishing assault rifles were sent to them.
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