Here are some resources for reporting police brutality in the Philippines:
- Philippine National Police (PNP) Internal Affairs Service (IAS): You can file a complaint directly with the PNP's unit dedicated to investigating police misconduct. This can be done in person at their headquarters or through their online portal (
).https://pais.pnp.gov.ph/ - Commission on Human Rights (CHR): The CHR is an independent body that investigates human rights abuses by state actors, including police brutality. You can file a complaint online (
) or visit their nearest regional office.https://chr.gov.ph/ - Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Several NGOs in the Philippines work on police accountability issues. Here are a couple of prominent ones:
- Philippine Commission on Jurists (PCJ):
https://www.icj.org/country/asia-pacific/southeast-asia/philippines/ - National Union of People's Lawyers (NUPL):
https://www.facebook.com/nuplphilippines/
- Philippine Commission on Jurists (PCJ):
Additionally:
- Document the incident: If possible, try to gather evidence of the police brutality, such as photos, videos, or witness testimonies.
- Seek legal counsel: Consider getting help from a lawyer specializing in human rights or police misconduct cases.
Remember, it's important to report these incidents to hold officers accountable and work towards a more just system.