MANILA, Philippines – Tiniyak ng pamunuan ng Manila Police District (MPD) sa publiko na ang mga indibidwal, kabilang ang mga menor de edad at person with disability (PWD), na dinala sa kustodiya ay nabigyan ng wastong pangangalaga, disposisyon at interbensyon.
Sa inilabas na pahayag ni MPD Director PBGen. Arnold Abad, pinaninindigan ng MPD ang pangako nito sa pagtiyak na ang mga karapatan ng bawat indibidwal ay kinikilala at iginagalang.
“During their temporary custody, the MPD provided a spacious and air-conditioned room, nutritious food, decent clothing, other basic necessities, and a 24-hour security to ensure their safety and welfare,” bahagi ng pahayag ni Gen. Abad.
Dagdag pa ng heneral, ang mga raliyista na nasa kanilang kustodiya ay tinatrato alinsunod sa batas.
“Those who sustained injuries during violent riot in the guise of protest were given immediate medical attention. Access to legal representation was also accorded and all of their rights were fully upheld,” ani Abad.
Ipinagkaloob din umano ang access sa legal na representasyon at lahat ng kanilang mga karapatan ay ganap na itinaguyod.
“The Manila Police District reaffirms that no torture, physical abuse, or any form of maltreatment was inflicted upon any individual at any stage of custody. We value the public’s vigilance on this matter and pledge our continued dedication to serve and protect our fellow citizens, including those in our custody regardless of circumstance,” diin ni Abad.
Inilabas ni Abad ang kanyang pahayag kaugnay ng umano’y marahas na pananakot sa ilang indibidwal noong Sept. 21 anti-corruption rally. (Jocelyn Tabangcura-Domenden)
