Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the development on the case of Spanish businessman in Siargao

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the revival of the case of Spanish businessman Diego Bello Lafuente with the surrender of the three (3) policemen allegedly involved in his death to Department of Justice (DOJ). Lafuente was killed on 08 January 2020 in an alleged drug operation in the Island of Siargao by members […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on remarks tolerating physical bullying in schools

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the initiative of the Senate of the Philippines in looking into the government’s anti-bullying programmes and how the State can further improve the protection of the rights and welfare of children with the review of Republic Act No. 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act. As the country’s independent national […]