2021 National Human Rights Situation Report 9 33 The inventory of “Exceptions to Right of Access to Information” was released on 24 November 2016. Among the exceptions were “information concerning law enforcement and protection of public and personal safety” and “information deemed confidential for the protection of the privacy of persons and certain individuals such as minors, victims of crimes, or the accused.”19 34 Across the three regions, 152 victims were recorded in the context of non-law enforcement operations – 26 body dumps, 38 incidents of riding-in-tandem, and 24 incidents with placards found. These incidents were mostly carried out by unidentified perpetrators. The nature and mode of the attacks suggest brutality in their commission.20 35 Twenty-six (26) killings committed by unidentified perpetrators have victims whose bodies were subsequently found after the attacks. Some places of discovery were in uninhabited spaces. It can be reasonably surmised that the disposal of bodies in such places were done to conceal or to prevent their immediate discovery. On the other hand, killings carried out in public places indicate the flagrant resolve of the assailants to commit the crime.21 36 With respect to the condition of the bodies that were discovered, nine were found with their heads or limbs wrapped with wire, rope, or packing adhesive material. The condition by which these bodies were found is indicative of the cruelty or ignominy attending the commission of the crime. The fact of binding the limbs or wrapping the head is a circumstance that further debases the dignity of the victims.22 37 Twenty four (24) incidents involved discoveries of victims with a placard or a written sign implicating them in illegal activities, mostly relating to illegal drugs. The tenor of the writings are of a similar nature—that is, the victim suffered his or her fate due to involvement in illegal activities and should serve as a warning to others (“huwag tularan”). These attacks perpetrated by unknown assailants, on their face, seemingly seek to advance an anti-illegal drug message while also producing a chilling effect .23 38 “Riding-in-tandem” was also seen as a mode of attack in 38 incidents. Riding-in-tandem involves the perpetrators’ use of a motorcycle as a means of transport and escape. The usual method in riding-in-tandem attacks is through a drive-by killing. In this method, one of the perpetrators would operate the motorcycle, while the back rider pulls the trigger and delivers the fatal shots while passing by the victim.24 39 The Commission notes an increase in the number of drug-related killings shortly after pronouncements of the President supporting the anti-illegal drug campaign and the institutionalization of Project Double Barrel. The Government’s campaign against illegal drugs, particularly on the investigation and prosecution of drug-related cases, does not 19 Commission on Human Rights. (2021, September). REPORT ON INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO THE ANTIILLEGAL DRUG CAMPAIGN (with Analysis on Regions NCR, III, and IV-A). 20 Commission on Human Rights. (2021, September). REPORT ON INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO THE ANTIILLEGAL DRUG CAMPAIGN (with Analysis on Regions NCR, III, and IV-A). 21 Commission on Human Rights. (2021, September). REPORT ON INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO THE ANTIILLEGAL DRUG CAMPAIGN (with Analysis on Regions NCR, III, and IV-A). 22 Commission on Human Rights. (2021, September). REPORT ON INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO THE ANTIILLEGAL DRUG CAMPAIGN (with Analysis on Regions NCR, III, and IV-A). 23 Commission on Human Rights. (2021, September). REPORT ON INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO THE ANTIILLEGAL DRUG CAMPAIGN (with Analysis on Regions NCR, III, and IV-A). 24 Commission on Human Rights. (2021, September). REPORT ON INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO THE ANTIILLEGAL DRUG CAMPAIGN (with Analysis on Regions NCR, III, and IV-A).