CHR Articles – CHR Philippines

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the armed clash in Negros Occidental

The CHR, through its office in the Negros Island Region, has initiated an independent investigation. Information from local human rights advocates prompted coordination with civil society organizations, local authorities, and security forces, including working with the families for

International Humanitarian Law | Negros Occidental

CHR leads NCR dialogue to strengthen national framework on media safety

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Strategic Communication Division under the Office of Commissioner Beda A. Epres and its National Capital Region (NCR) Office, in partnership with the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and

journalism | Media | Media Professionals and Journalists

CHR calls for urgent action to improve conditions in Bahay Pag-asa facilities

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls for urgent action to address poor conditions and child protection gaps in several Bahay Pag-asa (BPA) facilities across the country. This follows the CHR’s release of a situation report detailing the

Bahay Pag-Asa | Bahay Pag-asa facility | Child Protection | Children | Children's rights | Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act

CHR welcomes PH delisting from UN list of grave child rights violations after 22 years

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in line with its monitoring and watchdog mandate, notes the Philippines’ removal from the United Nations’ list of situations with grave child rights violations related to armed conflict after 22 years, and

Child Rights | child rights violations | Children | childrens right | Situations of Armed Conflict | Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict

CHR partners with the Supreme Court to expand free legal aid under ULAS

The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) proudly announces its partnership with the Supreme Court of the Philippines in the implementation of the Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS), a landmark initiative designed to ensure that indigent,

CHR Services | ULAS | Vulnerable Sector

CHR releases position paper supporting the swift passage of a strong and independent CHR Charter

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has released its official position paper supporting the swift passage of a strong and independent CHR Charter, as proposed in several pending House Bills [1] [2]. The paper affirms that a legislated

CHR Charter

CHR calls for stronger protection of journalists during National Press Week 2026

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls for stronger and sustained measures to protect journalists and media workers as the country marks National Press Week from 08 to 14 February. The Commission stresses that the public’s right to

Journalist | National Press Week | Press Week | right to freedom of expression

CHR backs stiffer penalties for hospital detention, urges focus on institutional accountability

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses full support for the proposed amendments to Republic Act No. (RA) 9439, or the Anti-Hospital Detention Law, and strongly urges Congress to ensure that accountability is directed at hospital management and

Anti-Hospital Detention Law | Hospital Detention

CHR supports legislative initiatives to decriminalize libel and cyberlibel

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls on Congress to act decisively in advancing measures that seek to decriminalize libel and cyberlibel, emphasizing that prison penalties for defamation have long undermined freedom of expression, weakened press freedom, and

cyberlibel | International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Libel

CHR convenes national forum on corruption as a human rights emergency; calls for broad commitment to reform

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) successfully convened “Upholding Integrity: A National Forum on Corruption and Human Rights” on 9 December 2025 in Quezon City, bringing together representatives from government oversight institutions, civil society, legislators, justice sector actors,

Anti-Political Dynasty | Corruption | media rights

CHR concludes LaKarAn human rights campaign for 2025 in Western Visayas

The Commission on Human Rights marked this year’s culminating run of the Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan (LaKarAn) Phase 2 with a two-day convergence of leaders, advocates, and communities in Kalibo, Aklan on 26 to 27 November 2025.

Alisto! Alert Mechanism | LAKARAN | media rights

CHR launches new access-to-justice measures and torture prevention initiatives for PDL

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Prevention Office, convened government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners on 5 December 2025 for the “Advancing PDL Rights 2026: Program Presentation and Partnership Ceremony.” The event, held as