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  • November 22, 2019 , 02:55pm

IBON update on CHR, barangay officials’ inspection of premises

IBON update on CHR, barangay officials’ inspection of premises

74964079_1323910171103254_1261063481130483712_n-1024x768By IBON Media
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Investigation Department led by Mr. Ronnie Rosero, and Barangay Sacred Heart officials, inspected last Friday the offices of IBON Foundation, IBON International and AlterMidya. The entire inspection was also covered by members of the media. The CHR and Barangay officials afterwards confirmed the legitimacy of the offices and organizations and the absence of anything illegal, irregular or prohibited.
The organizations requested the inspection to show their transparency and having nothing to hide. The request was made in the wake of a wave of police and military raids in Manila and Negros, where dozens of activists were arrested on the basis of evidence planted by the raiding teams. In particular, IBON received information on November 7 of possible such harassment by state security forces.

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