A/HRC/36/12 88. The Netherlands commended the Philippines for the impressive measures taken in the fight against online sexual exploitation and human trafficking. It expressed concern about the high number of extrajudicial executions. 89. New Zealand commended the Philippines for ratifying the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, and for enacting the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act. 90. Norway appreciated the efforts and commitment to work for peace and encouraged continuation of reforms to strengthen workers’ rights and combat corruption. 91. Pakistan appreciated the creation of the National Anti-Environmental Crime Task Force and the implementation of poverty reduction programmes, the Sustainable Livelihood Programme and a comprehensive and integrated social services programme. 92. Peru acknowledged the progress made in the areas of health, education and housing. It noted the commitment to sustainable development. 93. Poland welcomed the adoption of the Children’s Emergency Protection and Relief Act, which aimed to facilitate the reunification of separated children and the training of emergency responders in child protection. 94. Portugal was concerned about plans to restore the death penalty more than a decade after it had been abolished and about the ongoing anti-drug campaign. 95. Qatar noted the progress made, particularly in relation to economic, social and cultural rights, and appreciated the development action plan, as it took a holistic approach to development on the basis of human rights. 96. The Republic of Korea noted concerns about the current situation of civil and political rights and stated that human rights should be respected at all times. 97. The Republic of Moldova encouraged the Philippines to place the protection of the fundamental rights of all persons at the core of every policy and action. It was concerned about initiatives to reinstate capital punishment. 98. Romania stated that the implementation of supported recommendations from the previous review demonstrated a commitment to human rights. It commended the Philippines for its human rights-based campaign to eliminate the drug menace. 99. The Russian Federation commended the Philippines for enacting legislation in the areas of health care, education and labour, and welcomed the working quota for persons with disabilities and the Philippine Development Plan for 2017-2022. 100. Saudi Arabia commended the Philippines for its poverty alleviation strategy and relative plan, from which about 4 million poor households benefited. 101. Sierra Leone commended the Philippines for sustained efforts aimed at improving the lives of its peoples, including the Sustainable Livelihood Programme. It noted efforts to address the rights of women, including through the Magna Carta of Women. 102. Slovakia noted that various human rights laws related to recommendations arising from the previous review had been passed. It was concerned about reported initiatives to reinstate capital punishment. 103. Slovenia was concerned about reports on enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings in the name of the war against drugs and reminded the Philippines of its commitments under international human rights law. 104. Spain welcomed the mechanism established by the Commission on Human Rights to address human rights complaints, as well as the legislation on protecting children in emergency situations. 105. Sri Lanka noted the policies and programmes that had been developed to strengthen the rights of migrant workers at the national level, especially the assistance provided to Filipinos working overseas through the Assistance to Nationals and Legal Assistance Fund. 8