From the Philippine Informaton Agency (Dec 4): AFP reaffirms commitment to Human Rights
In observance of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week (December 4-10, 2012), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to respect human rights. AFP chief General Jessie D. Dellosa in a statement said the Philippine government is taking concrete steps to address cases of human rights abuses and violations. “This affirms with the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan which is aimed for the synergy of efforts of all Filipino people in dealing with our country’s security and development concerns,” Dellosa said.
With this year’s theme “My Voice Counts in Ending Impunity: I work for human rights-based governance,” the Department of National Defense (DND) and AFP through its Human Rights Office (HRO), and in cooperation with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) prepared activities in line with the week-long celebration to heighten soldiers’ commitment and responsibilities as Human Rights Advocates.....
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=241354595215
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