By Kristine L. Alave
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chair Etta Rosales has ordered an investigation into reported cases of fake claimants to the compensation money awarded to human rights victims during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
She also said she would discuss with the claimants’ lawyers the possibility of imposing more stringent identification measures to ensure that checks are only given to real claimants.
The Philippine National Police recently busted a syndicate that reportedly provided fake documents to people who would pose as claimants.
Rosales said the CHR would undertake an independent probe on the matter.
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