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Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the expanded rollout of the 2nd Covid-19 booster to seniors and health workers

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds and supports the decision of the Department of Health (DOH) to expand the national rollout of the 2nd Covid-19 booster shot to include seniors and health care workers. This decision, following the recommendation of the Health Technology Assessment Council, is timely and in line with the recent DOH […]

Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the order for barangays to submit list of unvaccinated residents

The Commission on Human Rights continues to remind the government that upholding human rights remains to be an important consideration in crafting and implementing policies addressing the pandemic. With the recent directive of the Department of the Interior and Local Government for barangays to submit a list of unvaccinated individuals in their communities, we hope […]

Pahayag sa tigpamaba sa CHR, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa polisiya sa pagdili sa mga tawo nga wala pa nabakunahan gikan sa pampublikong transportasyon

In the interest of public health, there are rights that may be restricted for as long as the policies imposing such restrictions observe human right standards and related laws. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) previously recognised the validity of the government’s “no vaccine, no labas” policy since there was an assurance that the said […]

Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to restrict movement of the unvaccinated in Metro Manila

There are valid justifications in restricting rights, including freedom of movement, especially during national emergencies, such as the present pandemic. The Commission on Human Rights, however, continues to stress that such policies must be based on human rights standards—that, among others, these must be legal, necessary, proportional, and non-discriminatory as detailed under the Siracusa Principles. […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the push to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory and its implications on people’s human rights

Vaccination against Covid-19, when combined with the effective implementation of public health strategies, remains to be the most effective solution in ending the pandemic. Taken as a whole, timely detection of infections, isolation, treatment, and vaccination all pursue the protection of the people’s right to health. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has consistently expressed […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent positive health interventions in the country against Covid-19

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the start of Covid-19 booster drive for senior citizens and the recent announcement from the Department of Health (DOH) on the eligibility of immunocompromised individuals and the elderly to choose their own authorized vaccine brand as the additional dose. Third or additional doses are crucial during this time […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in support of Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. statement on the priority allocation in the administration of a third dose of vaccine

The Commission on Human Rights supports the recent statement made by Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday, 13 September on the prioritization of healthcare workers in administration of booster shots. While the World Health Organization has yet to recommend the use of booster shots, evidence and recommendations from medical experts suggest that some healthcare […]

Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, nga ipasiugda ang katungod sa kahimsog sa mga tawo nga gihikawan sa kagawasan pinaagi sa mga bakuna sa Covid-19

With the threat of a highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 in the Philippines, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the government to equally give attention to the condition of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and their need for Covid-19 vaccination, including the welfare of personnel managing jails and other detention facilities. CHR has […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, calling for urgent protection and aid for homeless street families and individuals during the pandemic

Homeless street families and individuals are among the most vulnerable sectors during the period of pandemic due to their impoverished situation exacerbated by their lack of access to social and health services. During the period of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) last year, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) received reports that this vulnerable sector were […]