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Position Paper
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.
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
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,
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply alarmed that William Lariosa, a veteran labour organiser is yet to be found despite efforts from various human rights groups to identify his whereabouts. It must be remembered that Lariosa, a member
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights strongly condemns the recent killing of Mayor Abdul Wahab Sabal of Talitay, Maguindanao by two unidentified gunmen riding in tandem. According to reports, Mayor Sabal was gunned down in Malate, Manila by unidentified gunmen on
Press Release, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), led by Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, attended a consultation meeting with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) held at the PNP Headquarters, Camp Crame, Quezon City, on 25 July
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
As early as March 2019, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has engaged the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) administration regarding reports of male students circulating lewd photos of female schoolmates online without consent. Through our Child Rights Center, CHR
Press Release, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (NHRC Nepal) met Tuesday, 18 June 2019, to strengthen cooperation and discuss common initiatives on human rights protection particularly in the context of