The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates and In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement call on lawmakers to consider rights-based governance as they draw up what a post-lockdown Philippines will look like. COVID19PH
DISTANCE. Residents fall in line in front of a store in Manila on April 21, 2020. File photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler
"Approaching the end of the ECQ, we are alarmed that the government's priority continues to be focused on mobilizing the police and military, acquiring emergency powers for the President, and centralizing relief efforts in the hands of power brokers in the executive branch of government," the groups said.
The government, they said, should also prioritize free mass testing, further protection for frontliners, psychosocial interventions, and health system reforms. Support for certain sectors heavily affected by the pandemic, including farmers, should be adequate to contribute to consistent food production.
"[Rights groups'] medium-term and long-term proposals emphasize a rights-based governance which puts a premium on livelihood support and medical assistance, social empowerment, and protection of civil and political liberties," PAHRA and iDEFEND said.
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