Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of Aparri town vice mayor and his aides

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) launched a Quick Response Operation for an independent motu proprio investigation on the brazen ambush of Aparri, Cagayan Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda and his five aides on 19 February 2023 in Nueva Vizcaya. According to initial police reports, the victims were allegedly attacked in broad daylight by six armed […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights
supporting the House Bill expanding incentives for hiring employable elders

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its support for House Bill (HB) No. 2384 which seeks to increase incentives for private entities that hire the elderly. Authored by House representatives Paolo Duterte, Eric Yap, Edvic Yap, and Jeffrey Soriano, the bill aims to expand job opportunities for the elderly, effectively amending parts of the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the death of a college student allegedly due to hazing

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently decries the death of John Matthew Salilig, the missing 24-year old college student from Adamson University, who was allegedly killed in a fraternity hazing. Local police authorities found the victim’s body in a pit in Imus, Cavite, which had reportedly been buried for ten days. CHR Region IV-A […]