MANILA, Philippines — A Commission on Human Rights (CHR) official reminded Filipinos on Thursday, International Human Rights Day, that it is their responsibility to continue speaking on vital issues as the world gears for a better future amid the pandemic.
CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit said in her message on Thursday that Filipinos should not forget that making things better is a shared responsibility, despite the series of events in 2020 — from the Taal Volcano explosion, the COVID-19 crisis, and the recent typhoons — which can dampen spirits.
Dumpit said that it is everybody’s duty to ensure that human rights are protected and upheld despite the events that unfolded i…
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