Manila Bulletin
Gov’t assures citizens’ rights protection as pandemic control measures are enforced
The Department of Justice (DOJ) assures that the constitutional rights of citizens are protected and the rule of law is upheld during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra stated that the DOJ, as a member of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), ensures that rights like freedom of travel, privacy, and religion are respected.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has prioritized investigating pandemic-related offenses such as hoarding, overpricing, profiteering, irregularities in cash aid distribution, and quarantine violations.
Guevarra emphasized that maintaining law and order is crucial during a public health emergency and that the rule of law is not suspended even during a pandemic.
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