Calls for PNoys ouster over human rights record unreasonable Palace

Malacaang on Thursday described as "unreasonable" calls from some groups for President Benigno Aquino's removal from his post over his administration's human rights record.

At a press briefing, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said Aquino had shown determination to uphold human rights, having suffered human rights abuses during the Martial Law years.

"Umiiral ang demokrasya at umiiral ang rule of law sa ating bansa. Mayroong mga usapin na naiharap na laban sa mga nagsagawa ng mga tinatawag na extra-judicial killings," Coloma told reporters.

"Sa aking palagay ay hindi makatwiran yung sinasabing dapat mag-resign ang Pangulo hinggil diyan," he added.

A group of human rights advocates from Southern Mindanao has been marching to Manila to protest supposed human rights violations in the area.

The protesters are particularly accusing the military of "gross violations of human rights."

Coloma however said that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under Aquino is already committed to promoting human rights.

Aquino has consistently maintained that his administration is addressing human rights violations, particularly extrajudicial killings.

Progressive human rights group Karapatan however said cases of human rights violations have been steadily rising under the Aquino administration, with 204 incidents of extrajudicial killing as of July. BM, GMA News

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