Poll bets urged to present clear human rights plan of action

Relatives of victims of extra-judicial killings attend a memorial mass ahead of All Soul's Day to remember their loved ones slain in the government's war on drugs, at the Commission on Human Rights in Manila on Oct. 29, 2021.

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MANILA, Philippines — A human rights watchdog called on candidates in the May elections to present clear and comprehensive plans on how they will address the worsening human rights situation in the Philippines.

Amnesty International Philippines relaunched Friday its election campaign ‘Sagot Mo Ba Ako?’ with an open letter asking 52 candidates running for top government positions to address issues affecting Filipinos’ right to security of person, health, education, labor and social security, and freedom of expression.

In the letter, the organization stressed that human rights are still neglected and violated in the country.

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