Iceland took the place of the US after it withdrew from the Human Rights Council. Withdrawing from the UNHRC is inconsistent with the Philippines’ statement following the adoption of the resolution, Commission on Human rights chairman Chito Gascon said. But the Philippines must remain true to the cause of human rights,” he said. He added that all official data and reports – including congressional inquiries – on human rights are readily available to the UNHRC. The senator stressed all concerned institutions in the three branches of government mandated to uphold and protect human rights are fully functioning.

Source: Philippine Star July 14, 2019 16:00 UTC