CHR launches independent probe into Negros clash that killed 19

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its office in the Negros Island Region, launched an independent investigation of the April 19 armed clash in Negros Occidental that left 19 people dead. Among those killed were University of the Philippines Diliman student leader Alyssa Alano and Altermidya Network community journalist RJ Ledesma. READ: