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Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 7:28 PM
Opisyal nga mga deklarasyon gikan sa Commission on Human Rights nga nagtubag sa dinalian nga nasudnong mga isyu, palisiya, ug mga problema sa tawhanong katungod. Kini nga mga pahayag nagpakita sa posisyon ug adbokasiya sa CHR sa mahinungdanong mga butang.
silot sa kamatayon, Indonesia, Migrant worker, MJV, OFW, Veloso
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Indonesian government’s update on the situation of Mary Jane Veloso and her possible return to the Philippines after over a decade of consultations and diplomatic engagements. Back in October 2010, Veloso was sentenced to death upon being discovered at Yogyakarta airport in Indonesia with 2.6 kilograms of […]
budget increase, Jail, Negros, PDL, Prison
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the reported case of inadequate resources for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), particularly at the Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) in Bago City. The CHR stands in solidarity with the PDLs in their appeal to lawmakers for an increased budget for food and medicine. Reports indicate […]
kampanya batok sa ilegal nga drugas, EJK, extrajudicial killings
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes and fully supports the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent pronouncement to establish a dedicated task force to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) related to the anti-illegal drug campaign of the previous administration. The CHR acknowledges this initiative, mandated by Department Order No. 778 issued by […]
Diskriminasyon, Universal health Care Act, Vulnerable Sector
In cases that a patient or their kin is economically disadvantaged, no hospital may be allowed to refuse medical services, disallow them from being discharged, or detain them in exchange for full payment. Any act which undermines the principles of equality and fairness in the right for every Filipino to access healthcare, coupled with the […]
job, labor rights, Media
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscores the vital role of the media as the Fourth Estate in safeguarding every Filipino’s access to information and freedom of expression. As such, we extend our solidarity and acknowledge the challenges faced by media workers affected by layoffs across various media outlets. This statement comes in light of […]
Pag-atake sa mga Opisyal sa Gobyerno, BARMM, Kapintasan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has taken cognizance of the cases involving Commissioner Archie Buaya of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) and the bombing of the Bangsamoro Health Minister Kadil Monera Sinolinding Jr.’s office. In response to these reports, the CHR Region 12 has initiated a motu proprio investigation and deployed a Quick […]
ARAL Law, Edukasyon, Right to Education
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the signing of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) law on October 18, 2024, by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Republic Act No. 12028, also known as the “ARAL Program Act,” aims to address the crisis currently facing the Philippine education system, which was impaired by the COVID-19 […]
Attack on Journalists, journalists, Maguindanao Massacre
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stands in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in Philippine electoral history and the deadliest single attack on the press. Fifteen years since this tragedy, our call for justice remains resolute. Safeguarding […]
IPRA, Surveillance, Espesyal nga Rapporteur sa UN, UNDRIP
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes the recent academic visit of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples, Francisco Cali Tzay (SR Tzay), on 31 July 2024. This visit provided a crucial opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about the pressing socio-political and economic challenges faced by Indigenous […]
CEB Member, CEB VI, Commissioner Maria Amifaith Fider-Reyes
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes Judge Maria Amifaith S. Fider-Reyes as its newly appointed Commissioner, completing the roster of the 6th Commission en banc (CEB). Her appointment represents a pivotal milestone in fulfilling the leadership structure crucial to CHR’s mandate of upholding and advancing human rights in the Philippines. Commissioner Fider-Reyes joins […]
Barangay health workers, SB 2838
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2838, also known as the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), to recognize their vital role in supporting the delivery of primary health care in the Philippines. SB No. 2838 seeks to provide just compensation and […]
Pagpatay, Minor, physical violence
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the brutal physical violence allegedly committed by a youth official from the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and his accomplice that led to the tragic death of a 15-year-old. The CHR NCR has launched a motu proprio investigation to address the matter. Based on reports, the incident was captured on […]
kampanya batok sa ilegal nga droga, Pag-atake sa mga Opisyal sa Gobyerno, extrajudicial killings, unsolved cases
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) directive to reopen unsolved cases involving high-profile local officials and personalities who were killed during the height of the previous administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign. This decision to revisit these cases comes after revelations by former P/Lt. Col. Royina Garma about the alleged involvement […]
Mga CSO, PIRT, Pula nga pag-tag
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the continued incidents of enforced disappearances, harassment, and unwarranted surveillance of civil society members by state forces in the Philippines. Following the recent Public Inquiry on Red-Tagging conducted by CHR, we are deeply concerned by allegations that state agents have intensified targeting of civil society organizations, posing grave […]
ethics, government official, mistreatment, Kapintasan
The Commission Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the alleged mistreatment of a Filipino national committed by Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Spokesperson Winston Casio. The CHR Region III will launch its own investigation to address the matter, particularly on assessing any potential human rights violations that may have occurred. In closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage […]
HR No. 6910, Scholarship, Social Work
In shaping our framework for enhanced social protection across the country, it is important that we prioritize measures that provide aspiring social workers with greater access and more affordable pathways to pursue their education and the training necessary to effectively engage in public service. After all, confronting social and socio-economic issues requires not only our […]
mga opisyal sa barangay, Eleksyon, Kapintasan nga may kalabotan sa eleksyon, Mga pagpatay
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raises serious concern over the disturbing increase in killings of barangay officials across the country. These incidents are particularly alarming as they appear to escalate with the approach of the 2025 local and national elections. In response, CHR, through its regional offices, has initiated motu proprio investigations and Quick […]
Mga pagpatay, local communities, Media, media worker, press freedom
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the killing of another media worker in Zamboanga City, who was attacked just a few meters away from her house on 22 October 2024. Ma. Vilma Rodriguez, a media worker affiliated with eMedia Productions, was shot three times by a riding-in-tandem assailant. She managed to walk home […]
ABC, kapitan sa barangay, mga lider sa komunidad, Kapintasan nga may kalabotan sa eleksyon, lokal nga mga lider
Hugot nga gisaway sa Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang pagpatay sa presidente sa Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) ug sa iyang drayber sa usa ka ambus sa Barangay Ligas, Malolos City, Bulacan. Ang CHR Region 3 naglunsad na og Quick Response Operation (QRO) aron mahibaw-an ang maong butang, pagpalihok sa mga kahinguhaan aron sa pagtabang sa […]
Accountability, EJK
As more details emerge from the recent Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee proceedings, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) hopes that these efforts will ultimately bring accountability to the perpetrators and all those involved in extrajudicial killings (EJK) during the previous administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign. The Commission remains optimistic that the testimonies and sworn statements presented […]
Attacks, Eleksyon, election attacks, Mga pagpatay, local officials
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly denounces the recent surge of violence targeting election candidates and officials in various parts of the country. Despite the recent conclusion of the filing of certificates of candidacy, incidents of assault and violence have already been reported and have been taken cognizance by the Commission. On 25 September […]