THE COMMISSION on Human Rights is alarmed by the alleged rise in kidnapping incidents and violence against women and young persons.

“It is most concerning that the CHR has in recent weeks monitored an increase in abductions and incidents of gender-based violence perpetrated against women and children and the increasing number of killings across different localities in the country,” CHR Executive Director Jacqueline Ann de Guia said.

De Guia cited the murder of industrial engineer Princess Dianne Dayor who was previously reported missing.

She mentioned the case of Josie Bonifacio, 40, who was found dead on August 9, hours after her husband declared her missing.

The CHR official also mentioned the murder of two girls – a seven-year- old in Laguna and 15-year-old who was also raped in Bulacan.

De Guia said the CHR has started its own investigation into these killings.

“CHR condemns perpetrators behind these incidents and we re-echo our call in our previous statement, as is the call of Sen. Imee Marcos and Gabriela party-list group Rep. Arlene Brosas for law enforcers to immediately investigate and employ action in line with the government responsibility to protect women, children, and as duty-bearer under Republic Act No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women,” the CHR official said.

“This is increasingly important as more children return to school with the resumption of face-to-face classes,” De Guia added.