MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemned the killing of an anti-drug agent in Camarines Sur saying that it is an “attempt to cripple” a campaign aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos by combating illegal drugs. The CHR’s statement came following the killing of a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent in Camarines Sur, who was earlier reported missing and was found dead after he met with a supposed informant. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: PDEA agent killed after meeting with ‘informant’“While there are still questions on its means, in principle, CHR supports the goal of the government’s anti-drug campaign geared towards improving the lives of many Filipinos by curbing illegal sale and use of drugs in the country,” CHR Spokesperson Atty. “Hence, any attack on officers of the law is an attempt to cripple this goal. The commission also said that its office in Region V will be launching an investigation on the case “in the interest of helping serve justice for the said death.” /jpvRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 20, 2019 09:11 UTC