By Rhoda Grace B Saron
THE COMMISSION on Human Rights (CHR) has visited the three minors implicated in the killing of University of the Philippines (UP) student Sophia Coquilla, who was found dead in La Filipina, Tagum City.
This was confirmed by Lt Col Frederick Deles, Tagum City Police Station acting chief, in an interview on Thursday with the media, July 17, 2025.
Deles stated that the CHR’s visit aimed to inspect the living conditions of the minors currently in police custody and to ensure that their rights are being upheld, despite their alleged involvement in the crime.
The three suspects, aged 14, 15, and 17, remain under the custody of the Tagum City police as the investigation into Coquilla’s death continues. Their protection is being handled according to the provisions of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (Republic Act No. 9344).
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the ongoing progress of the case.
