PNP does not condone torture – Chief, HRAO - PSSUPT Lina C. Sarmiento, Chief, HRAO, said the PNP does not condone torture, even as she stressed the agency’s commitment to promote and protect human rights during a forum against torture held on February 26, 2008 at Dusit Hotel in Makati City. Full story >>
Top HSF officials assure support to PNP HR activities - The top officicials of Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) in Munich, Germany and the Philippines pledged to support the PNP's human rights-related activities, specifically in the production of information materials, multi-sectoral dialogues, and the training of trainers on human rights. Full story >>
GRP MC supports PNP's undertakings on indigenous peoples - The Government of the Republic of the Philippines Monitoring Committee (GRP MC) has committed to support the Philippine National Police in its undertakings on indigenous peoples (IPs). Full story >>
HRAO receives PNP Special Unit Award - The Human Rights Affairs Office was one of the recipients of awards during the 17th PNP Anniversary last February 5, 2008 at the Multi-Purpose Center, PNP, Camp Crame, Quezon City. Full story >>
HR Time Check, forum for current human rights issues, launched - HR Time Check, a forum for discussion of current human rights issues, especially those affecting the police service, was formally launched by the PNP Human Rights Affairs Office (PNP HRAO) on February 5, 2008. Full story >>
PRO 1 HRAO inaugurated; PDDG Varilla,
DCO, is guest of honor and speaker - The Police Regional Office 1 (PRO 1) Human Rights Affairs Office (HRAO) was inaugurated last February 8, 2008, with PDDG Reynaldo P Varilla, Deputy Chief for Operations, as guest of honor and speaker. Full story >>
Human Rights Desks activated - The PNP has activated the Human Rights Desks as part of its human rights development program. Full story >>