Padilla said the military will only support the implementation of a national ID system for all Filipinos. “We are a strong proponent of the national ID system. He issued the statement after Human Rights Watch (HRW) said the local government in Paniqui, Tarlac has imposed an ID system for Muslims and other towns have been urged to do the same. The proposal will cover around 26,000 Muslims in Central Luzon, the HRW said. “The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and other human rights treaties to which the Philippines is a party prohibits discrimination based on religion.

Source: Manila Times July 10, 2017 16:41 UTC