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<div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA — The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday expressed “grave concern” over a string of shooting incidents involving local officials in Abra. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In a statement on Thursday, the CHR noted that three shooting incidents were tallied in as many weeks.  </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;The CHR strongly condemns these violent acts and calls for immediate action from the provincial authorities to resolve these cases. We urge the swift apprehension of the perpetrators and justice for the victims. It is crucial that such incidents are dealt with urgency to prevent further escalation,&quot; it said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">According to the commission, the latest victim is Pidigan, Abra Vice Mayor Noel Bisares, who survived an attack by an unidentified gunman in his construction supply store last September 12. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Former Dolores Sangguniang Bayan member Gregorio Castillo was shot by a riding-in-tandem last September 1, while former Bañacao Barangay Chairman Marcel Banavos and his nephew survived a shooting incident last August 29, the CHR added. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;These shooting incidents not only endanger the safety of individuals but also pose a serious threat to the community&#x27;s peace and order. More importantly, they directly affect the integrity of the democratic process,&quot; the CHR said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;With the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, the continuing violence may instill fear among citizens, discouraging their participation in the electoral process. Such a climate undermines the right to free and fair elections, which is a cornerstone of democracy,&quot; it added.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The CHR called on law enforcement agencies to resolve these cases to avoid further violence with the upcoming 2025 national and local elections.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Next week, poll aspirants will file their certificates of candidacy from October 1 to 8.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/26/reelectionists-returnees-banner-marcos-jr-senatorial-slate-1145">Reelectionists, returnees banner Marcos Jr senatorial slate</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;The Commission raises the alarm that these cases, if left unresolved, could foster a culture of impunity in the province, eroding trust in the justice system and public institutions,&quot; it said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;We call on the government to implement enhanced security measures to safeguard the community, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that the environment in Abra is conducive to the safe and peaceful exercise of voting rights,&quot; the CHR said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In past elections, Abra was frequently declared an election hotspot due to intense political rivalries.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/25/zubiri-postponing-bangsamoro-parliamentary-elections-violation-of-law-2106">Zubiri: Postponing Bangsamoro parliamentary elections violation of law</a><br/><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/19/comelec-says-poll-preps-take-hit-due-to-proposed-budget-cut-1320">Comelec says poll preps take hit due to proposed budget cut</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/3/gov-t-working-to-dismantle-23-private-armies-ahead-of-2025-elections-galvez-1330">Gov’t working to dismantle 23 private armies ahead of 2025 elections — Galvez</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday expressed “grave concern” over a string of shooting incidents involving local officials in Abra.</p>

The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday expressed “grave concern” over a string of shooting incidents involving local officials in Abra.

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Shooting incidents involving Abra officials alarm CHR

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Published Sep 26, 2024 01:01 PM PHT

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