CHR probes killing of election officer in Sultan Kudarat | Inquirer News

CHR probes killing of election officer in Sultan Kudarat

By: - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ
/ 03:47 PM February 22, 2023

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will conduct an investigation into the attempt on the life of lawyer Hamilcar Bigornia, Abra chapter President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). 

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday said that it had investigated the killing of municipal election officer Haviv Maindan last February 13 in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. 

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has previously condemned the killing and said that it is working with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate the case. 

“The [CHR] has conducted a Quick Response Operation following the killing of municipal election officer Haviv Maindan in an ambush,” the commission said.

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The CHR has vowed to work with concerned government agencies “ to prevent similar incidents from happening again.” 

“We stress that no one should be arbitrarily deprived of life without just cause and due process of the law. This act of violence also causes immense harm and fear to the victim’s family and their communities,” said the CHR. 

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