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Election
While we recognize the laudable efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to establish checkpoints across the country to seize illegal effects and apprehend suspected criminal s in possession of ordinance, loose firearms, explosives and other weapons that could be used to disturb the impending election, we urge them to conduct the same within the […]
Election, National Human Rights Committee
Being elected at the Council entails enormous responsibility for the Philippine government to demonstrate its sincerity for the adherence to international human rights principles. Tremendous work is required from the government to address the continuing gross human rights violations in the country. The Commission will monitor these pledges as we engage the Philippine government and […]
Human Rights Advisory, Third Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review
Human Rights Advisory on the Accepted and Noted Recommendations by the Philippines During the Third Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (CHR A2018-001) The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is an opportunity for countries to promote and protect human rights through dialogue, information exchanges, observations, and recommendations for future action. The Commission on Human Rights of […]
2017, CHRP, DILG, drug-free homes
The CHRP expresses serious concern over DILG’s plan of identifying drug-free homes inasmuch as it could amount to a violation of an individual’s human rights to due process of law and right to privacy enshrined under the Constitution and international human rights instruments. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
2017, CHRP, DILGs, Drop Box System, LGUs, PNP
The CHRP expresses grave concern over the high-level of vulnerability and propensity to abuse the “drop box” system to collect information on any person, whether a public official or private citizen. Moreover, the CHRP calls upon the DILGs, LGUs, the PNP and all other law enforcement agencies to discontinue the use of drop boxes. […]
2017, CHRP, Right to Education
The CHRP advises the government and distinctive stakeholders (i.e. the disability rights sector, members of the academe, government agencies, educational institutions and civil society) to take necessary steps towards the elimination of existing barriers that deprive persons with disabilities from attaining inclusive education in the country. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
2017, CHRP, ICCPR, Second Optional Protocol, UN
The CHRP, emphatically, reiterates that the Philippines is a State Party to the ICCPR and its Second Optional Protocol and an advocate against the death penalty. In addition, the CHRP and Dr. Ward argued that the reintroduction of capital punishment will have considerable impact on the standing of the Philippines in the International Community, its […]
2017, CHRP, ICCPR, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Second Optional Protocol
The CHRP issues this advisory to guide the Philippines Government on its initiatives to re-impose capital punishment. The Commission takes this opportunity to emphatically reiterate that the Philippines is a State Party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and its Second Optional Protocol. Having ratified the ICCPR and the Second Optional […]
2017, CHRP, IDPs, LGUs, Marawi City crisis
The advisory contains human rights standards and guidelines on IDPs in Marawi City crisis. The CHRP urges all stakeholders, especially LGUs, relevant housing and legal authorities, the police, and other government agencies, as well as non-government service providers, to adopt the standards and guidelines encompassed in this advisory.’ DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
2017, CHRP, re-imposition of the death penalty
The CHRP strongly opposes the re-imposition of the death penalty. The CHRP asserts that reinstating capital punishment will certainly produce myriad of implications, both legal and moral, and will have a long-term effect both in the domestic and international spheres. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
2017, CHRP, General Assembly, rights of the child
The CHRP submits statement to the General Assembly concerning the rights of the child. Likewise, the CHRP emphasizes the role of the government in protecting and promoting the rights of the child. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE