In the news: CHR: Informal settlers went too far by throwing feces MANILA, Philippines - The informal settlers who barricaded Agham Road were unprovoked and went too far by throwing human feces and urine at the police, Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chairperson Loretta Rosales said. “Ugali ba ng Pinoy na magtapon ng dumi? Hindi ‘yan natural sa atin!” Rosales said. (Is it customary for Filipinos to throw feces? That’s not natural for us!) Residents and anti-riot police clashed as officials broke the barricade during a demolition of shanties along Agham Road in Quezon City on Monday, July 1. Rosales said that while the CHR recognizes the vulnerability of informal settlers who are threatened with forced evacuation, the rights of policemen must also be respected. Rosales maintained that the CHR will take steps to educate the informal settlers about their rights and responsibilities. Source: Rappler rappler/move-ph/32798-libel-case-against-qc-mayor
Posted on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 05:50:57 +0000