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Human Rights Situation in Police Lock-up Cells
the day. Based on the information from the CSWDO, 221 coordination has already been made for
the transfer of the female minors to Elsie Gatches Village.
On the other hand, the Valenzuela Police Station has two (2) lock-up cells for minors [one
(1) for males; and one (1) for females], but there were no detainees at the time of CHR visit.
In Southern Police District (SPD), the Taguig City Police Station has one (1) lock-up cell for
minors where thirteen (13) male minors were detained at the time of the CHR visit on November
26, 2014. A female minor is detained together with adults in the lock-up cell for adult-females.
They share a common toilet with female adult detainees. A CICL claimed that he was hurt,
punched and electrocuted by the arresting officer.
Taken at SPD-Taguig City PS showing cell for CICL
On the other hand, the Pasay City Police Station has no lock-up cell for minors, but there is
a minor detained together with adults at the lock-up cell for male adult-detainees at SOU/SAID.
He is not identified as a minor in the register/record of detainees.
It was also noted that the Police Stations in the Eastern Police District (EPD) have no lock-up
cell for minors.
Finally, in the Manila Police District (MPD), although there are no lock-up cell for minors, it
was found out that a minor is detained together with adults at the female lock-up cell in Sta. Ana
Police Station. The said minor is not booked in the Women and Children’s Desk (WCD) blotter.
The WCD Officer would not have known this had it not been for the CHR visit. Another minor was
also held at the Ermita PS lock-up cell for adults.
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As of December 2, 2014.