PNP disputes ‘inadequate’ tag on PH accountability for rights violations

2026-02-05 - 08:26

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday disputed the findings of Human Rights Watch (HRW) that domestic accountability for rights violations under both Presidents Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was “inadequate.” “We acknowledge and respect any advocacy to uphold human rights and the rule of law, but it should be based