Duterte vows to uphold human rights, but says it shouldn’t be used as an excuse to destroy PH

President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at critics who have accused him of human rights violations He said human rights shouldn’t be used an excuse to protect criminals who undermine the Philippines However, he also vowed his administration will promote human rights and social justice MANILA, Philippines – He will promote human rights, but he won’t tolerate criminals using it as a shield. In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Rodrigo Duterte promised critics who have been accusing him of abetting extrajudicial killings that his administration will continue to promote human rights. At the same time, he said he will not tolerate those who invoke human rights as an excuse to undermine the country. “Human rights must work to uplift human dignity,” the Philippine Daily Inquirer quoted him as saying. “But human rights cannot be used as a shield or excuse to destroy the country.” Duterte added that his government “shall be sensitive to the state’s obligation to promote and protect, and fulfill human rights of citizens, especially the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable.” “Social justice will be pursued even as the rule of law shall at all times prevail,” he said. While Duterte’s statement on human rights was [...]

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