The government should instead repeal the anti-terror law and engage in peace talks with communists, says the National Council of Churches in the Philippines
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MANILA, Philippines – The National Council of Churches in the Philippines rejected the “super body” formed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “further champion” the protection of human rights in the country. The NCCP said that “if the Philippine government is truly committed to respecting human rights,” it should have implemented the recommendations of the UN Human Rights Council in its Universal Periodic Review. It should have acted as well on recommendations by UN special rapporteurs
The statement was signed by its chairperson, Bishop Melzar Labuntog, and other top officials of the Christian council.
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