By Junex Doronio
MANILA — As House leaders welcomed the decision of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to create a “super body” tasked with further enhancing human rights protection in the country, Lanao del Sur First District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has described its establishment as a positive step toward improving human rights efforts in the country.
Adiong, vice-chairman of the House Human Rights Committee, also viewed the super body’s creation as a testament to the President’s recognition of the importance of human rights in governance.
“Any effort that would improve the quality of the efforts of our government to preserve the human rights of each citizen to me is a welcome development,” Adiong said.
He added: “Ito ay recognition ng ating Pangulo na binibigyan nya ng primacy ang karapatan ng bawat tao, bawat Pilipino.”
Adiong also stressed the importance of coordination between branches of government in addressing human rights issues effectively.
“It would strengthen and promote and uphold human rights in this country,” he noted.
(el Amigo/MNM)
