Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the Court’s decision, in relation to the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the decision of the Baguio Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 5, which has convicted two former Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets of murder, and another former cadet of hazing, in relation to the tragic death of 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio in September 2019. Judge Ligaya Itliong-Rivera of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending HB No. 9609 that seeks to establish institutional mechanisms addressing adverse effects of climate change in the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 9609, or The Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Act. If passed into a law, this bill will pave the way for the establishment of a legal framework which will ensure that remedies for climate-related human rights violations will be […]
