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Position Paper
The importance of remembering the events and personalities which fought against the injustices of the Martial Law era cannot be overemphasised enough. As we remember those victims of the authoritarian rule, we shall become more vigilant about preserving our freedom, defending our rights and opposing any attempt by anyone to foist another dictatorship upon us.
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Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
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Press Release, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) officially commenced a specialized training program on the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to Legislation and Governance on 17-19 June 2025 at the House of Representatives. This marks the first phase of the training, with
Press Statement, Statements
Last 24 February 2018, Senator Leila M. de Lima marked her first year in detention. From trading illegal drugs under Section 5 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165), the Department of Justice wants to charge her now with
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
[ERRATUM] (On the previous statement released regarding the reported cases of suspected TB symptoms among PDLs in Pasay City Jail) As of 18 June 2024, this Press Statement has been revised to correct the name of an institution mentioned in
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights is alarmed with the killing of Randy Malayao, an activist and known peace consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. His death comes at a time when voices of opposition and human rights
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent pronouncement of the Supreme Court, per Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) Circular No. 106-2022, encouraging the exemption of deaf parties and their sign language interpreters from in-court hearings and, otherwise,
Articles
The ‘community pantry’ of essential goods, which first emerged in Maginhawa Street, Quezon City with the purpose of aiding the community and fostering a shared mutual concern for one another, is a great initiative at a time when Filipinos need