The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has urged the government to “put a stop to killings and violence” to fulfill its duty and obligation to protect human life.
In a statement, the CHR said that “the protection of human life begins from healthy conception and birth and continues by ensuring that each individual lives a life of quality and dignity.”
"Every human being’s life has inherent worth and potential. We all have the moral duty to stand up in defense of human life," it said.
"We remind the government to reaffirm its utmost duty to protect life through concrete actions that will translate to reduction of killings and violence on the ground,” it stressed.
It pointed out that "all allegations of arbitrary killings must be investigated and perpetrators should be brought to justice.”
It then asked the public “to remain vigilant and demand justice and accountability in every instance of arbitrary violation of life.”
On the part of law enforcers, the CR said that persons in authority should follow rules on due process and safeguard the rule of law to prevent further loss of lives.
"If impunity continues, each Filipino is only as safe as the most vulnerable among us," it warned.