Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, (Focal Commissioner on Aging and the Rights of Older Persons,) on the Simple Application of Chronological Age as Basis for Policy Response Against COVID-19
We appeal to the national government to reconsider the simple application of chronological age as a criteria for the restriction of movement under the general community quarantine scheme. In particular, this policy prohibits older people, or those aged 60 years and above, from going outside their homes in moderate- and low-risk areas for COVID-19. The […]
CHR 2018 Accomplishment Report
DOWNLOAD FILE HERE Note: The data reflected herein is not the total number of alleged EJK, enforced disappearance, and torture cases and the corresponding number of victims in the country. There may be cases filed/investigated by CHR, through complaints filed before our office or motu proprio, not captured by MAREIS.