Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Senate approval on final reading a bill declaring child marriages illegal
The approval on third and final reading by the Senate of a measure declaring child marriages as illegal is a step-forward in strengthening protection of children as one of the vulnerable sectors in the country. Senate Bill No. 1373 or the proposed Girls Not Brides Act treats a marriage between a minor (below 18 years […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the announcement of the new chief of the Philippine National Police
The Commission on Human Rights notes the announcement naming National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director Police Major Gen. Debold Sinas as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) effective Tuesday, 10 November 2020. CHR hopes that, under the new leadership, PNP will affirm the government’s commitments to uphold justice and human rights […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, commending the provision of assistance and aid to farmers and fisherfolks affected by recent typhoons
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the various aid and support it provides for farmers and fisherfolks who were affected by the onslaught of typhoons Rolly and Quinta. Through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), the agency allocated PhP1 billion fund to cover the losses suffered by farmers. […]
