Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the series of killings targeting barangay officials in Leyte and Ilocos Norte
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 […]
Pahayag sa Commission on Human Rights nga nagsaway sa mga pagpatay sa mga opisyal sa barangay sa Sultan Kudarat
Hugot nga gikondena sa Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang managlahing pagpangatake nga gihimo batok sa mga opisyal sa barangay sa Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Sur. Importante nga hinumdoman nga kini nga mga insidente nahitabo sa wala pa ang plebisito sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament Bill 223 nga ipahigayon sa 07 September 2024, apan […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the series of killings against barangay officials across different localities in the country
The Commission on Human Rights vehemently condemns the recent killings of barangay officials across the country. This year has seen an increase in the number of incidents involving violence against barangay officials, which is alarming and necessitates an immediate investigation. These incidents have been endorsed to various CHR regional offices for further investigation and launching […]
Pahayag sa Commission on Human Rights nga nagkondenar sa sunodsunod nga pagpangatake batok sa mga opisyal sa barangay
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by the series of reported attacks against barangay officials. At least seven incidents of alleged ambushes, with 11 people killed, eight of which are barangay officials, have already been recorded as of this writing. On 08 February 2024, Roberto Carpio, a councilor in Nueva Ecija, was allegedly […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of a barangay kagawad in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region IV-B is currently working on its independent investigation regarding the death of Anacorito Bolor, a barangay kagawad in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro who was stabbed to death in his house in Barangay San Vicente on 14 January 2024. Also known as Dok Ting, Bolor, 63 years old, was […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, sa sugyot nga armasan ang mga opisyal sa barangay
Giila sa Komisyon ang tuyo sa gobyerno sa pagsulbad sa kriminalidad sa lebel sa barangay. Hinuon, ang tahas sa mga barangay kapitan mao ang pagpatuman sa mga lokal nga ordinansa ug balaod ug pagtabang sa kapolisan sa pagsuta sa kahimtang sa kalinaw ug kahapsay sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka dapit. Ang pagpasiugda sa kalinaw pinaagi sa pagpataliwala usa usab ka bahin sa barangay […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the directive to submit a list of drug personalities at the barangay level
PRESS STATEMENT | 14 January 2018 Addressing the problem on the sale and use of illegal drugs is best achieved with the participation of all concerned, especially the community. At the same time, Constitutional guarantees, such as presumption of innocence and right to due process, are in place to ensure that human rights are protected at […]