'The reality is that ordinary Filipinos continue to rely on public transportation in attaining basic needs, such as for food, work, and accessing health services,' says the Commission on Human Rights.
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights warned that the decision of the Department of Transportation toIn a statement on Wednesday night, January 12, CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia urged the DOTr to review the ban, saying that it “effectively restricts the exercise and enjoyment of fundamental rights.”
The ban, which is set to take effect on Monday, January 17, covers all modes of public transportation to and from Metro Manila. The CHR, however, pointed out that the ban would lead to challenges in accessing essential goods and services since not everyone has a private vehicle. “Without a law detailing the precise parameter for the restriction of rights, the policy restricting rights runs into the danger of being sweeping and overly broad that assaults even personal liberties,” De Guia said.
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