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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 6:59 AM
Philippine Standard Time:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 6:59 AM
A case conference was conducted by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday, 27 October 2022, as part of its ongoing motu proprio independent investigation into the killing of broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa. Roy Mabasa, brother of Percy, attended the said conference with the family’s lawyers. They were received by CHR Chairperson Richard […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its support on the continued suspension of mining, quarrying, and other types of extractive operations in the province of Bulacan. This move upholds the right to a healthy environment and helps ensure the safety of affected communities especially in light of the aftermath of Super Typhoon Karding in […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is gravely concerned on the reported incident of former CHR Chair and Senator Leila De Lima being held hostage today, 9 October 2022, at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center by three other detainees. While initial information reaching CHR share that Senator De Lima is now safe, it […]
The right to peaceful assembly and the related rights to freedom of expression and free speech are constitutional rights that deserve equal protection as public safety and order. During important national events in the country, which include the State of the Nation Address (SONA), many groups and individuals take these as important occasions to express […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the House of Representatives’ approval on final reading of House Bill (HB) No. 10703 or the “Anti-Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children.” Under the proposed legislative measure, internet intermediaries and other internet or payment service providers are required to take down and/or block websites that stream illegal content […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the acts of two political candidates during a campaign rally in Laguna. A video of the incident shows the two local bets gyrating their hips while sitting on a female supporter. One of the political aspirants was also seen removing the face mask of a female supporter. We […]
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 […]
The Commission on Human Rights has since expressed concern on the manner by which Dr. Natividad ‘Naty’ Castro was arrested in February 2022 over charges of alleged kidnapping and serious illegal detention. CHR noted that it was only after significant media coverage, national attention, and messages of support from members of the public did the […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the completion of the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) line. The transit line now features more operating train units; upgraded signaling, communication and CCTV systems; and, escalators and elevators in all stations have also been repaired. To celebrate the completion, the government also announced […]