As August begins and we commemorate International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month, the Armed Forces of the Philippines have instead brought violence and blatant disregard for human rights in Southern Tagalog. On August 2, 2024, the 16th Infantry Battalion and the 2nd Infantry Division
The Asia Pacific Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (APCHRP) strongly condemns the brutal killing of a civilian farmer, Juan Sumilhig, by elements of the 4th Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army. This dastardly attack by the military occurred on the
The ruthless 4th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army has once again committed violations of International Humanitarian Law and the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL). This is evident in their blatant disrespect for the remains of an alleged