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Position Paper
Position Paper on the Proposed Measure to Provide for Journalist Protection, Security, Additional Insurance Coverage and Benefits
The Commission on Human Rights expresses its support for the passage of this bill to institutionalize and ensure the protection of journalists through a witness protection and security program. The Commission presented several comments and recommendations on the bill to the House of Representatives Committee on Public Information.
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
Today, 22 March 2020, the Commission on Human Rights, together with communities everywhere, joins the commemoration of World Water Day. World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance meant to highlight the importance of accessing freshwater, putting in mind
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
While we recognise the current overstretched capacity of hospitals to provide critical care as we are in the middle of a national health emergency, the deaths of patients due to alleged outright refusal of hospitals cannot be justified. The Commission
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the shooting and attempt against the life of Atty. Ariff A. Lao, Provincial Director of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC). According to the BHRC, an unidentified assailant shot the driver’s side
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) believes that police officers involved in illegal drugs seriously tarnish and undermine the mandate, credibility, and competence of the Philippine National Police (PNP). It is crucial that accountability must be carried out to its
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the created technical working group, and its partner agencies in ensuring the timely completion of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
Press Statement, Statements
09 August 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the passage of the Republic Act No. 10932, otherwise known as the “Anti-Hospital