THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the alleged distribution of red-tagging pamphlets by the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at a seminar, held at Taytay Senior High School.
THE Commission on Human Rights expresses deep concern over the alleged distribution of red-tagging pamphlets by the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at a seminar, held at Taytay Senior High School.
According to a report, the Kabataan party-list mentioned the 80th Infantry Battalion as the one involved in the dissemination of the pamphlets at Taytay Senior High School. Screenshots of said pamphlets were shared with the media, saying that recruiters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army 'could be found at protests,' and are 'teaching people to despise government.'The commission reiterates that protests and the right to peacefully dissent are fundamental human rights that the State must recognize.Moreover, Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights governs the right to peaceful assembly.Participating in protests and dissent are forms of public expression used to voice grievances, not to identify themselves as part of an insurgency or communist armed rebellion.Meanwhile, we take note of the National Security Council's response, which refuted the allegations and stated that it is only for informing students about indicators that they are being recruited by communist rebel group organizers.The commission acknowledges the importance of protecting the welfare and safety of students. However, it is essential that these efforts do not stigmatize legitimate expressions of dissent.
Expresses Concern Over 'Red-Tagging' Pamphlets
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