Pahayag sa Commission on Human Rights sa mga taho sa red-tagging ug sexist remarks taliwala sa #Eleksyon2025 campaign season
Ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) nagpahayag ug grabeng kabalaka sa nagkataas nga gidaghanon sa mga kalapasan sa eleksyon, partikular na sa mga insidente sa red-tagging ug bag-o lang nga kaso nga naglambigit sa usa ka kandidato sa Kongreso nga naghimo og sexist remarks atol sa kampanya. Naalarma ang CHR nga ang mga kaso sa giingong red-tagging naglambigit na karon sa paggamit sa mga deepfakes aron ipakaylap ang disinformation, […]
CHR nagpatik ug advisory calling alang sa rights-based approaches sa umaabot nga #Eleksyon2025
Ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) nagpasiugda nga ang gawasnon, malinawon, ug katuohan nga eleksyon mahinungdanon sa pagtuboy sa mga demokratikong prinsipyo sa nasud. Ang pagsiguro nga ang matag Pilipino hingpit nga makagamit sa ilang katungod sa pagbotar mao ang yawe sa pagpalambo sa usa ka inklusibo ug malungtarong kaugmaon. Niining bahina, gipasiugda sa CHR ang responsibilidad sa Estado sa paggarantiya sa patas nga katungod sa pagboto […]
Pahayag sa Commission on Human Rights nga nagsaway sa pagsulay sa pag-ambush batok sa usa ka bise mayor sa Maguindanao del Sur
Ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) nipadayag og lawom nga kabalaka sa pagsulay sa pag-ambush sa laing lokal nga opisyal sa Maguindanao del Sur. Subay sa mandato niini, ang Komisyon nag-deploy ug Quick Response Operation (QRO) team aron magpahigayon ug motu proprio nga imbestigasyon niining walay pulos nga pag-atake. Sumala sa pahayag nga gipagawas sa Ministry of […]
Pahayag sa Commission on Human Rights nga nagdayeg sa Comelec resolution nga nagbutang sa diskriminasyon isip usa ka election offense
Ang pagpahigayon sa eleksyon mao ang sukaranan sa usa ka himsog nga demokrasya. Kinahanglan nga magtukod ug mga mekanismo nga manalipod sa boto sa matag Pilipino isip dili malapas, pagsiguro sa pagpreserba sa atong mga demokratikong proseso. Gidayeg sa Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang Commission on Elections (Comelec) sa pag-isyu sa Resolution No. 11116, nga nag-ila sa diskriminasyon batok sa mga indibidwal gikan sa mga huyang nga […]
Pahayag sa Commission on Human Rights nga nagsuporta sa SB 2664 nga nagpalig-on sa pagdili sa pagpamalit og boto ug pagbaligya sa boto lakip na ang digital transactions
Ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) kusganong nagsuporta sa pagpalabang sa Senate Bill (SB) No. 2664, nga nagtinguha sa pagpalig-on sa Seksyon 261 sa Omnibus Election Code pinaagi sa dayag nga pagpasabot sa cyber vote-buying ug vote-selling. Gipasaka ni Senador Grace Poe, ang SB No. 2664 nagpalapad sa depinisyon sa vote-buying ug vote-selling ubos sa Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, S. […]
Pahayag sa Commission on Human Rights sa “Oplan Katok” sa PNP taliwala sa umaabot nga 2025 Elections
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) intent to promote responsible gun ownership through its “Oplan Katok” initiative. Encouraging firearm owners to renew their licenses or surrender unlicensed firearms is an important measure in upholding public safety. CHR equally recognizes the concerns raised, particularly by the Commission on Election (COMELEC), […]
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 sunodsunod nga mga pag-atake nga gihimo batok sa mga kandidato sa eleksyon, lokal nga opisyal, ug community peacekeepers sa tibuok nasud
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 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the attempted attack against a barangay chairperson in Davao City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has dispatched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) team after receiving reports that the chairperson of Barangay Datu Salumay in Davao City and his wife narrowly escaped an attempted ambush on 03 September 2024. Lito Mansamo, the incumbent chairperson of Brgy. Datu Salumay, and Alma Zarate Mansamo, his wife, were […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay captain inside a barangay hall in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of a barangay captain in Arayat, Pampanga, who was intently targeted inside the barangay hall. The CHR Region 3 has taken cognisance of the incident and has deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to determine the details behind the incident. According to reports, barangay captain […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the attempted grenade attack against Bulacan Vice Mayor Alvarez
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) decries the attempted ambush against Bulacan Vice Mayor John Bong Alvarez last 04 June 2024. Reports point out that an unidentified riding-in-tandem tailed the convoy of Vice Mayor Alvarez from his residence and tossed a grenade into the direction of his vehicle. When the first grenade failed to detonate, […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the SC decision to allow persons deprived of liberty to vote in national and local elections
It can be recalled that in 2012, a petition was filed with the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to thwart the implementation of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution No. 9371, which allows the participation of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the national and local elections. The High Court partially granted the Petitioner’s application in 2016 […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passing of a Muntinlupa police officer
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the entire Muntinlupa Police Station in mourning the untimely passing of Senior Police Officer III (SPO3) Manuel Escalona on Tuesday, 10 May 2022. We laud SPO3 Escalona and other law enforcers and those in the security sector that took part in maintaining peace during the election period and […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, nagdayeg sa BuCor ug BJMP sa hapsay nga pagpahigayon sa PDL voting rights atol sa Mayo 9 nga eleksyon
The Commission on Human Rights lauds the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) for the peaceful and orderly exercise of voting rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) under their custody during the 2022 Philippine National Elections. A total of 1,732 PDLs voted for a president, vice president, […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on observed election-related violence during the 2022 general elections
Last Monday, 09 May 2022, millions of Filipinos trooped to their polling precinct in exercise of their right to vote. The right of suffrage is an important part of democracy, it is the means wherein individuals participate in the process of government to ensure legitimacy in the powers it has derived from the consent of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on possible human rights violations during the 2022 general elections
Today, 09 May 2022, Filipino citizens are once again urged to exercise their right of suffrage and cast their vote for the Philippine National and Local Elections. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) affirms and protects the right to vote as a fundamental political right. Qualified voters can and should participate in the process of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights as Gender Ombud condemning sexist and misogynistic campaigning and violence against women in politics
The Commission on Human Rights, as Gender Ombud, joins the collective condemnation of the manipulated and fabricated videos of Aika Robredo circulating online. The sexist and misogynistic style of campaigning in Philippine elections must stop. Since 2016, the Commission has spoken out against the rampant and normalized sexism and misogyny during and even after elections. […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson Atty Jacqueline de Guia, on the expressions of support from presidential candidates to empower the Commission on Human Rights
We welcome expressions of support from presidential candidates committing to empower the Commission on Human Rights. For the past years, we were operating on a limited budget and personnel—not to mention gaps in cooperation from other government agencies—yet we continue to fulfill our mandate to the best of our abilities. We hope that these statements […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the assassination attempt on a mayoral candidate in Calamba town, Misamis Occidental
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will be conducting a motu propio investigation on the slay-attempt of Calamba, Misamis Occidental mayoralty bet George Matunog Jr. The victim was shot on Sunday, 13 March, while walking towards his home in Purok 1 of Barangay Southwestern Poblacion by an unidentified gunman aboard a motorcycle. CHR condemns this […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the shooting of Bayan Muna coordinator Larry Villegas
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply concerned with the attempted killing of transport leader and Bayan Muna General Santos coordinator Larry Villegas. According to news reports, the victim sustained several gunshot wounds after an unidentified gunman broke into his house in Barangay Buayan, General Santos City early Sunday, 13 March, and shot him. […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the move to protect media through the designation of media security vanguards
Media security is crucial in upholding press freedom. It helps media practitioners to do their duty, including speaking truth to power, without fear of reprisal and attack. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the move of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), through the Department of the Interior and Local Government and […]