Monday, December 8, 2014

Eastern Mindanao Command committed to observing, protecting human rights

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 8): Eastern Mindanao Command committed to observing, protecting human rights

With the country celebrating National Human Rights Consciousness Week (NHRCW), the Eastern Mindanao Command renewed its commitment to put premium in protecting the people’s right especially the children, elderly and the vulnerable.

NHRCW is celebrated from Dec. 4 to 10.

Brig. Gen. Alexander F. Balutan, Eastern Mindanao Command human rights officer, said they are committed in protecting the rights of the people especially the children and the vulnerable

“One of the reasons for being of service to the local residents of Eastern Mindanao, is the protection of their rights particularly the poor and the oppressed to be free from fear and want. As such, we fully and continuously support and cooperate with other government agencies especially the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Commission on Human Rights in pursuit of the common aspiration," he added.

"Respect of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law is part of our Rules of Engagement and we are conducting and providing lectures, training and seminars on Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law and Role of Law to our officers and men,” Balutan stressed.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=713995

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