Labor Attaché Fidel Macauyag said last Saturday that Ordidor would be flown back to the Philippines as her Facebook posts against Duterte were intended “to cause hatred amid the global health crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic”. Ordidor apparently posted on social media several concerns about Duterte’s response to the pandemic, which many critics have labeled delayed and slow-paced. But the CHR said that the government should focus more on programs that will solve the problems brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected several households especially those in the marginalized sector. “We continue to reiterate that laws, including the declaration of a national health emergency, are ultimately meant to protect rights. Holding public office grants powers, but also entails great responsibilities—to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights,” she added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 28, 2020 11:15 UTC