MANILA—Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Thursday welcome the approval of the United Nations Human Rights Council to adopt a resolution seeking a comprehensive report into the human rights situati
MANILA—Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Thursday welcome the approval of the United Nations Human Rights Council to adopt a resolution seeking a comprehensive report into the human rights situation in the Philippines, including alleged extrajudicial killings in the government's drug war.
The senator's statements came after the international rights body voted Thursday to adopt the resolution filed by Iceland, among 18 countries that voted yes, including Peru and Uruguay, during its 41st regular session in Geneva. Meanwhile, Kabataan Party-list Rep. Sarah Elago commended the UN for the passage of the newly-approved resolution, titled "Protection and Promotion of the Human Rights in the Philippines."
Elago called on the Filipino youth and public to "stay vigilant" and "intensify" the calls for the end of the alleged extrajudicial killings and violations of human rights in the country.
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