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Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP-NCR’s assertion that profiling of teachers associated with progressive or militant groups is “perfectly legal”

As part of their sworn duty to serve and protect, the police must acknowledge and recognize that the mere act of profiling already prejudices and discriminates against the members of the concerned groups, which is a blatant violation of the basic right to equal protection of the law. We also reiterate that such move infringes on the rights to privacy and association. Given the climate of harassment and threats against progressive and vocal groups, this move already raises doubts and fears considering that the PNP has not been transparent in doing the profiling and they gave no solid justification nor legitimate aim for such operation. Further, there is a risk that the list can be utilized to repress legitimate concerns or to silence criticisms or opponents. Given that this move can easily threaten the basic rights and freedoms of innocent people, we hope the PNP will completely do away with profiling and other similar methods. The police can start the year right by ensuring that no method and operation can compromise the basic freedoms and human dignity of any individual or group.

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Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, clarifying the position paper of CHR Region XII on the South Cotabato Covid-19 Contact Tracing System

At face value, the South Cotabato Covid-19 Contact Tracing System fits within the triad of the government’s general strategy of ‘test, trace, treat’ in responding to the current pandemic. Interventions, such as preventing further transmission, are best aided with correct

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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the bill including civil society organisations in national budget processes

Civil society organisations’ (CSOs) participation in policy and budget processes is crucial in promoting transparency and accountability in the government. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) backs the immediate passage of House Bill No. 7407 entitled “An Act Institutionalizing the

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged environmental violations of a mining company in Sibuyan Island, Romblon

On 26 January 2023, images and videos circulated online showing a human barricade formed by Sibuyan Island residents in Romblon attempting to halt mining trucks owned by Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) from transporting nickel ore from the island to

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending the proposed bill that aims to institutionalise TVET and livelihood programs for rehabilitated drug dependents

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the filing of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2721, or “An Act Mandating The Technical Education And Skills Development Authority To Design And Implement Technical-vocational Education And Training And Livelihood

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights launching the Alisto! Alert Mechanism to support the Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, as part of the National Press Week celebration

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is set to formally launch the Alisto! Alert Mechanism, its own initiative for notifying cases of alleged human rights violations experienced by media workers as part of its celebration of the National Press Week

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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Philippine National Police’s move to ban the ‘hatid-sundo’ scheme for Authorized Persons Outside of Residence

With the upcoming implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) this week in the National Capital Region and other quarantine classifications in different parts of the country, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stresses that providing mobility to authorised persons