CHR Clarifies Stance on PDL Trust Fund Probe, Emphasizes Independent Investigation
The Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has reiterated its commitment to an independent investigation into the alleged missing P6 million trust fund for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The CHR declined a proposal for a joint investigation, asserting its constitutional mandate to protect PDL rights.
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