CHR condemns alleged rape of rookie policewoman by senior cop
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday denounced the alleged rape of a rookie policewoman by a senior police officer.
A rookie policewoman Beatriz (not her real name) was allegedly raped while on “sentinel duty” by Police Officer 3 Jernie Ramizez, an assistant instructor of the Maritime Trooper Course at the Joint Law Enforcement Training Center in Palawan.
CHR spokesperson Jacqueline De Guia said it is deplorable that the wrongdoing was committed by a police officer toward his subordinate, noting it is the mandate of policemen to serve as role models and protectors in safeguarding human rights, including women's rights.
“This not only violates the code of conduct of government workers but also greatly impacts the credibility and ability of the police to protect women if such violation happens from within the PNP hierarchy. Any violence against women transpiring within the police ranks must be strongly rebuked,” De Guia said.
The commission urged the PNP to bring justice to the victims.
“We also hope that the PNP will establish more practices and policies that will create an organizational culture and a workplace that is conducive for women and women-clients,” De Guia said.
Earlier this month, an officer of the Manila Police District allegedly raped the teen daughter of drug suspects in exchange for her parent’s liberty.
The incident prompted the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women-Asia Pacific to claim that the “palit-puri” (sex-for-freedom) scheme had worsened under the Duterte administration.
According to the Center for Women’s Resources, it has recorder 33 cases of violence against women committed by police officers since July 2016. — Gaea Katreena Cabico
- Latest
- Trending
