"Protecting children is among the primary aim of the quarantine guidelines with its restrictions for minors. "Children who commit quarantine infraction must be handled with utmost consideration to their welfare and rights. The quarantine policy is in place to protect minors and the community, not to harm them." "We call for expedient action from concerned government authorities on this case...Amid the compounding difficulties that impact many vulnerable sectors, CHR reiterates the need for prudence and compassion in enforcing quarantine guidelines. Worse, many children who allegedly violated quarantine measures were arbitrarily arrested, detained and subjected to inhumane treatment."

Source: Philippine Star April 21, 2021 10:41 UTC