Report on the COVID-19 Emergency Situation in IDP Areas in Mindanao Regions (August 2020)

A video was posted on social media on Friday, 5 February 2021, by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Silay City showing a group apprehended for allegedly violating the city ordinance mandating the wearing of face masks. The Commission on

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Observance of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week

Media and information literacy (MIL) is no longer just a technical skill—it is a vital human right in the digital age. By fostering the ability to discern credible sources, counter manipulation, and engage responsibly with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven content, MIL

Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the bill seeking to establish drug abuse and treatment centers in every province

The Commission on Human Rights continues to decry the harms and social cost of drugs and substance abuse to people and communities. We have since expressed support for human rights based approach to policies and initiatives that prioritise health, rehabilitation,

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a 16-year old boy during an anti-drug operation in Laguna

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply concerned with the news on another death of a minor—this time involving a 16-year old boy who allegedly fought back (nanlaban) when police officers were serving a warrant for a drug charge

Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1996 (Senate Bill No. 1476)

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