CHR Organizational Structure

The Commission on Human Rights condemns all acts of discrimination committed against individuals who are associated with COVID-19 disease. These individuals include the medical front liners, persons suspected of being infected and those found to be COVID 19 positive. As

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on DAR’s renewed push for distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Award among farmers

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports policies and programs that alleviate the quality of life and welfare of our agricultural workers, especially in relation with their long-held demand to secure land ownership of the farms they have been tilling

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of local executives and an electoral candidate in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional offices, is conducting an independent investigation on the reported killings of local executives and election candidates in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao. We denounce similar incidents which violate the most fundamental

Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit (Focal Commissioner on the Rights of Older Persons and Women) on the Proposed LRT and MRT Ban for Older Persons and Pregnant Women during the Implementation of the General Community Quarantine Scheme in Metro Manila

The General Community Quarantine (GCQ) protocols require older persons (or those aged 60 years and above) “to remain in their residences at all times, except when indispensable under the circumstances for obtaining essential goods and services or for work in

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the call of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan for the Philippine government to address issues concerning media workers

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the urgent appeal made by United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, urging the Philippine government to review the cases of journalists facing legal charges and address

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the duty of the State to preserve the country’s peace, security, and the general welfare of its people by adopting effective measures countering the threats of terrorism. This must be done, however, without