MANILA, Philippines — Red-tagging puts labeled people or groups in danger, so, instead of publicly tagging them as connected to armed groups, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the government should file charges against them if they have evidence. [Otherwise] stop labeling them,” Guevarra said. The outgoing DOJ chief said the DOJ already expressed its position to the NTF-ELCAC but he is not aware if his advice has been followed. Earlier, in-coming National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos expressed similar sentiments and expressed her disapproval of red-tagging. RELATED STORIES:ADVERTISEMENTHealth workers slam Badoy for ‘red-tagging’ them againUPV decries red-tagging of studentsIntel chief Red-tags publishing companyJPVSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 15, 2022 10:33 UTC