Position Paper on the Proposal to Establish a National ID System
The Commission on Human Rights supports the establishment of a national ID system that complies with international human rights obligations and standards herein discussed. The bills pending in the 17th Congress proposing the establishment of such a system must be subjected to thorough review to ensure compliance with human rights obligations and standards.
The Commission on Human Rights cautions the government to be mindful of its State obligation in implementing development projects such as the construction of Kaliwa Dam in areas covering ancestral domains of indigenous peoples in Rizal and Quezon provinces. While
On 4 November 2020, Vincent Adia, 27, was reportedly shot twice by a gunman inside the Rizal Provincial Hospital’s Angono Annex where he was being treated for gunshot wounds. Earlier that day, at around 4:00 AM, he was allegedly shot
Human Rights Advisory on the Accepted and Noted Recommendations by the Philippines During the Third Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (CHR A2018-001) The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is an opportunity for countries to promote and protect human rights through
The Commission on Human Rights joins in solidarity with all migrant workers and members of their families in observance of International Migrants Day! Throughout most of human history, migration has been a powerful expression of an individual’s desire of self-improvement.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the spate of killings committed against political candidates and election officers in the country. It is deeply alarming that, despite efforts by the government and law enforcement agencies to foster peace ahead
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region VII is conducting a motu propio probe on the brazen attempt against the life of lawyer Karen Quiñanola-Gonzales and her 19-year-old son. Atty. Quiñanola-Gonzales is a lawyer at the Cebu Port Authority
