00:00The Department of Justice, representing eight treaty-lead agencies, delivered a solidarity statement during the launch of the Fourth Philippine Human Rights Plan, or PHRP4.
00:12Undersecretary Raul Vazquez, on behalf of Secretary Vizus Crispin Rimulya, emphasized strengthening accountability for grave human rights violations and improving prison conditions as key goals under PHRP4.
00:27The DOJ received the Plaque of Appreciation from PHRC Chairperson Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin for its role in PHRP4's development, which fulfills one of the country's pledges to the United Nations.
00:43Efforts continue to achieve another pledge, establishing an independent National Forensic Institute to further enhance human rights initiatives.