MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday said that records on police drug war operations are not a national security issue, contrary to the President’s previous pronouncements.
“We echo the position of the Secretary of Justice that it is criminal in nature and therefore does not partake in a national security issue,” said CHR Spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia over ABS-CBN News Channel interview.
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“And besides, the CHR is part of the government and we are very mindful of the data privacy act as well as all the nuances. And we will be operating within the framework of the law,” she added…
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