58 Addressing Inequality During the Pandemic C. Thematic Concerns Women 227 An alleged violation of the Right to Life committed against Fabel Pineda, a 15-year-old resident of Barangay Daclapan, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, was allegedly committed by police officers. The victim was shot to death last 02 July 2020 by two assailants. Respondents are identified as PCapt. Ramil LLarenas, PSSg. Merly Joy Pascua and Ricardo Quilala. The cases filed against the respondents were closed/ terminated with human rights violations.203 228 CHR Regional Office I docketed a case on the alleged violation of Right to Life against Renalyn Aquino, who was allegedly killed by PAT. Tranquilino Germono. The victim was pregnant with their child.204 229 On 27 November 2020, the CHR Regional Office IV-B received a complaint from various Civil Society Organizations namely: the Sentro ng Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO), Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW-AP); Pattido Manggagawa (PM); Women Health Philippines (WHP), Pambansang Kongreso ng Kababaihan sa Kanayunan (PKKK), and Center for Migrant Advocacy (CMA), regarding alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9710, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta of Women”, and Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees”, against MIMAROPA Region’s PhilHealth Vice President Paolo Johann Perez. The alleged complaint stemmed from the video of a lap dance during the celebration of Perez’s birthday party. 230 As an initial action, a letter was sent to the respondent, Mr. Perez, requesting for a Comment on the said complaint on 21 December 2020. This Office recently received the letter-reply from respondent’s counsel essentially denying the allegations. This case is for further investigation.205 231 In a case docketed by CHR Regional Office I, a complaint was filed by Bernadeth Saniatan, an 18 year old resident of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, against PSSg Randy Ramos for an alleged Violation of the Right to Protection of Honor and Reputation. Through investigation, it was resolved that the victim is entitled for a grant of twenty thousand pesos (Php 20,000.00) as provided for under CHR Resolution No. AM2019-024, the PAA IM on the grant of Financial Assistance. 206 232 Olympic medalist Hidilyn Diaz is urging the sports community to sustain its backing of female FIlipino athletes who brought home medals from various tournaments in recent years. Diaz and her fellow women athletes will be given a special tribute by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for their achievements and contributions in the agency’s virtual programs this month. 207 233 A motu-proprio investigation that pertains to a video that went viral on the alleged physical abuse committed by a Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel Roel 203 Commission on Human Rights Regional Office I. (2021, July). Regional HR Situation Report ( January to June 2021). 204 Romero, A. (2021). Regional Women’s Human Rights and LGBTI Profile. La Union: CHR Regional Office I. 205 CHR Regional Office IV-A (CALABARZON). (2021, January). 2020 Report on the Human Rights Situation of Disadvantaged, Marginalized and Vulnerable Sectors in Region IV-A (CALABARZON) 206 Romero, A. (2021). Regional Women’s Human Rights and LGBTI Profile. La Union: CHR Regional Office I. 207 Navarro, J. (2021). Diaz tells sports community: keep backing female PH athletes. Retrieved from https://sports.inquirer. net/417548/diaz-tells-sports-community-keep-backing-female-ph-athletes

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