CHR Statement on the official invitation of the Philippines to the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary, or Arbitrary Executions
PRESS RELEASE | 21 DEC 2016
The Commission on Human Rights back in October, welcomed the official announcement of the
Philippine Government on its invitation to the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary
or arbitrary executions Agnès Callamard to the Philippines to conduct an investigation on the spate
of extrajudicial killings in the country contained in the official invitation letter (dated 26 September
2016) of Philippine Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. READ MORE
CHR Statement on the Creation of a Presidential Task Force against Media Killings
PRESS RELEASE | 06 DEC 2016
The Commission on Human Rights responds, with great appreciation, to the official announcement
of the Philippine Government on the establishment of a Presidential Task Force against media
killings. Administrative Order 1 (AO No. 1), signed on 11 October 2016 by President Rodrigo Roa
Duterte, creating the Presidential Task Force on the violation of the right to life, liberty and security
of members of the media. READ MORE
CHR calls for zero tolerance on WAV Challenge leaders not to be perpetrators but to lead campaign against VAW
PRESS RELEASE | 06 DEC 2016
The Commission as Gender Ombud, in no uncertain terms condemns all forms of violence and
discrimination against women through whatever means it may be committed, and regardless of the
position of the victim survivor or the perpetrator. READ MORE
CHR Statement on the Burial of the Remains of Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani
PRESS RELEASE | 18 NOV 2016
The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that it strongly believes that the burial of the remains
of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani is patently unlawful as it
contravenes the human rights obligation enshrined both in the Philippine Constitution as well as
in international law. READ MORE
CHR Statement on the Supreme Court Decision Regarding the Burial of the Remains of Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani of a Presidential Task Force against Media Killings
PRESS RELEASE | 08 NOV 2016
The Commission on Human Rights responds, with great appreciation, to the official announcement
of the Philippine Government on the establishment of a Presidential Task Force against media
killings. Administrative Order 1 (AO No. 1), signed on 11 October 2016 by President Rodrigo Roa
Duterte, creating the Presidential Task Force on the violation of the right to life, liberty and security
of members of the media. READ MORE
Press Statement on the death of Albuera Mayor
PRESS RELEASE | 05 NOV 2016
The Commission has consistently denounced all
forms of arbitrary deprivation of life without due process of law as it transgresses
the fundamental right espoused by key international human rights instruments and
domestic laws. READ MORE
CHR condemns violent dispersal, will conduct own investigation
PRESS RELEASE | 26 OCT 2016
The Commission strongly condemns the violence that erupted during the rally
conducted along Roxas Boulevard in front of the US Embassy. READ MORE
CHR Statement on the Beheading of Canadian Robert Hall and John Ridsdel by the AS bandit group
PRESS RELEASE | 17 JUN 2016
The Commission on Human Rights expresses it's indignation over the beheading of the Canadian hostages Robert Hall and John Ridsdel by the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Southern Philippines and joins the call of an outrageous nation for the immediate arrest and prosecution of their killers. READ MORE
CHR releases Kidapawan Report
PRESS RELEASE | 30 MAY 2016
The Commission on Human Rights today released its official findings on the tragic April 1, 2016
Kidapawan Incident, which left two protesters dead, two police officers seriously wounded, and one hundred seventy nine
farmers and police officers injured. READ MORE
CHR issues resolution on ‘Rape-Joke’ case
PRESS RELEASE | 25 MAY 2016
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) today released its resolution on Case No.
2016-078 involving the complaint filed by women leaders against Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
for Violation of the Magna Carta of Women for words & acts by him during the Presidential
campaign. READ MORE
Statement on the Alleged Irregularities in the Arrest of Lowell Menorca II
PRESS RELEASE | 26 JAN 2016
The Commission on Human Rights expresses great concern over the reports of alleged irregularities in the
arrest of Mr. Lowell Menorca II and the possible strategic abuse of legal processes to quell legitimate grievances. READ MORE
