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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 11:36 AM
Position Paper
The CHRP recognizes the contributions and efforts of older persons to society. The initiative to create a National Council for the Welfare of Older Persons is a significant indication that the government, as the primary duty-bearer, is responsive to its obligations by taking relevant steps to address and meet the issues and challenges faced by older persons.
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
With the common goal of instituting proactive means to further assist victims of human rights violations, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Department of Justice Board of Claims (DOJ-BOC) inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Victims
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
It has come to the attention of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) the alleged sexual harassment of a 17-year-old girl by a Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) driver in Pasay City. According to initial reports, the male driver introduced
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds and supports the decision of the Department of Health (DOH) to expand the national rollout of the 2nd Covid-19 booster shot to include seniors and health care workers. This decision, following the recommendation
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) takes note of the report of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) on the state of human rights in the Philippines, describing a “deepened” human rights crisis in 2018. CHR recognises the independence of HRW
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission commends the President’s approval of the Sagip Saka Act or Republic Act 11321, a measure that will help improve the quality of life of 10 million farmers and fisherfolks by institutionalizing an enterprise program for them. The agricultural
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
No one should be forced to commit acts against one’s will, let alone be a victim of violence for asserting one’s liberty. As such, the Commission on Human Rights strongly condemns the killing of Jose Barrera, 47, a resident of