Following his death, the CHR said it views quarantine protocols as a human rights measure meant to protect the people’s right to health.
“However, we stress that quarantine measures are being implemented as a public health measure and not as a peace and order solution—this is the rationale as previously espoused by the Chief Executive himself when he stated that the quarantine is not tantamount to martial law,” the CHR said. The CHR said it echoes the statement of Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra in recommending local government units to impose community service for quarantine violators as an alternative to harsh physical exercises and fines.
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