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Position Paper
The Commission on Human Rights acknowledges the efforts of the Philippine Government in promoting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights in the country. We reaffirm our commitment to provide any means of assistance and support necessary not only for the submission of pending or succeeding State reports, but also generally for the fulfilment of the country’s obligations under the different human rights treaties.
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Press Release, Statements
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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the filing of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2633, or “An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth,” as this recognizes, protects, and promotes the rights of
Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over multiple reports received through its Alisto! Alert Mechanism of members of the media being denied entry to polling precincts, despite possessing accredited IDs from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Some
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
CHR acknowledges the observation of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the hiring of 130 consultants and granting of contract of service (COS) in various tasks and fields of expertise without undergoing market research, which is required under Republic Act
Position Paper
Position Paper on House Bill No. 5898 on Survivorship Benefits for Members of the Constitutional Commissions and the Ombudsman The Commission on Human Rights reiterates its support to the bill in granting benefits to the surviving beneficiaries of an unmarried
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
As we look forward to sharing the joy of Christmas festivities with our loved ones, albeit subdued, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) wishes to convey our prayers for safety and healing of
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) believes that ensuring the rule of law equally requires enforcing appropriate sentences and punishments for those convicted with crimes. And once within prisons, limited liberty is to be expected. CHR, however, reminds the government