CHR: Crimes vs law enforcers emboldened by ‘growing culture of violence’

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights on Saturday said heinous crimes committed against law enforcers have been “emboldened by the country’s growing culture of violence and impunity” following the killings of four policemen in Negros Oriental.

“To combat it, we call on the government to help ensure that due process be followed in identifying and bringing the perpetrators to account,” CHR spokesperson Attorney Jacqueline De Guia said in a statement.

The policemen were killed in an ambush set by suspected members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in the village of Manator, Ayungan town, Negros Oriental on Thursday.

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De Guia said the commission’s regional office in Region VII is currently cooperating with authorities to investigate the matter.

The CHR also extended its condolences to the families of the four slain policemen.  /muf