Position Paper on the Proposal to Establish a National ID System
The Commission on Human Rights supports the establishment of a national ID system that complies with international human rights obligations and standards herein discussed. The bills pending in the 17th Congress proposing the establishment of such a system must be subjected to thorough review to ensure compliance with human rights obligations and standards.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the efforts made by the Quezon City Health Department to conduct a free breast cancer screening for almost 20,000 women in six districts in Quezon City. According to a report, out of 22,476
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the reported cases of strip searches of political prisoners’ wives and other visitors of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). The CHR has launched its
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the killing of a minor, who was called for questioning for alleged theft, inside a barangay hall in Cabuyao, Laguna. The CHR Region IV-A has launched a motu proprio investigation to take cognizance
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its strong support for the passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2031 or the “Jails and Prisons Monitoring Act of 2023,” which seeks to ensure the safety and security of persons deprived of
19 April 2023, 15.00hrs (Geneva Time)/21.00hrs (PST) To the Committee Members of the Treaty Body and colleagues from the Philippine Delegation: Assalamualaikum and good afternoon! I am Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, focal commissioner for the sector of indigenous peoples and
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the filing of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2721, or “An Act Mandating The Technical Education And Skills Development Authority To Design And Implement Technical-vocational Education And Training And Livelihood
