The
government remains committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting human
rights as the observance of International Human Rights Day draws near,
Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr.
said Thursday (Nov. 20).
Communications Secretary Coloma said that at some point in history, the Armed Forces of the Philippines was criticized for being instrumental in perpetrating human rights abuses, especially during the dark years of martial rule.
However, the institution has changed over the years, he said, adding that the military now recognizes the basic rights of everyone under the law.
He cited that the Philippine Army built the Aquino-Diokno Shrine in its camp in Fort Magsaysay as a reminder that the military recognizes the importance of human rights.
Fort Magsaysay was the detention quarters of former senators Benigno Aquino, Jr. and Jose Diokno, who both fought martial law.
The Palace official said the military has converted the detention facility into a shrine to remind the Filipino people of the significance of the struggle for human rights, especially by the President's father.
In case of rights abuses, Coloma said victims could approach appropriate agencies. (PCOO News Release)
Communications Secretary Coloma said that at some point in history, the Armed Forces of the Philippines was criticized for being instrumental in perpetrating human rights abuses, especially during the dark years of martial rule.
However, the institution has changed over the years, he said, adding that the military now recognizes the basic rights of everyone under the law.
He cited that the Philippine Army built the Aquino-Diokno Shrine in its camp in Fort Magsaysay as a reminder that the military recognizes the importance of human rights.
Fort Magsaysay was the detention quarters of former senators Benigno Aquino, Jr. and Jose Diokno, who both fought martial law.
The Palace official said the military has converted the detention facility into a shrine to remind the Filipino people of the significance of the struggle for human rights, especially by the President's father.
In case of rights abuses, Coloma said victims could approach appropriate agencies. (PCOO News Release)
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