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Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 7:19 AM
Philippine Standard Time:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 7:19 AM
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has issued a Gender Ombud Policy Advisory calling for full reparation, recognition, redress, and an official apology for the Malaya Lolas, Filipina survivors of wartime sexual slavery during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in the Second World War. The advisory underscores that justice for the Malaya Lolas remains […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the inappropriate remarks made by Quezon City Fourth District Representative Jesus Manuel Suntay toward an actress during a recent House hearing. Such conduct has no place in official proceedings where public trust, professionalism, and accountability must prevail. The incident is particularly troubling as it occurred at the […]
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, disadvantaged, and vulnerable Filipinos receive adequate and timely legal assistance. The collaboration was formalized during the Supreme […]
Kababaihan, manindigan para sa iyong karapatan! The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), as the country’s Gender Ombud under the Magna Carta of Women, celebrates all women this month. This year’s celebration of National Women’s Month is specially dedicated to those who tirelessly stand up for the rights of all, especially Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs). […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), as the country’s independent national human rights institution and Gender and Development Ombud, welcomes the recent Supreme Court decision recognizing co-ownership of property in same-sex cohabitation and affirms that while this development strengthens the visibility of LGBTQIA relationships, fuller legal protection remains necessary to achieve substantive equality. This decision […]
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 Charter is necessary to firmly entrench the Commission’s mandate, independence, and operational foundations in line with international […]
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 truth cannot be upheld while journalists continue to face threats, harassment, violence, and legal intimidation in the […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in observing the 30th National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on 8-14 February 2026, as declared under Proclamation No. 731. For three decades, this observance has affirmed the State’s duty—anchored in Republic Act No. 7610, or the Special Protection of […]
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 institutional policies that enable detention, not employees who lack authority to release patients. In its position paper […]
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 enabled legal harassment against journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens. In a Human Rights Advisory, the CHR stresses […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the Filipino nation in observing National Autism Consciousness Week. This year’s theme, “Mula Kamalayan Tungo sa Gawa: Pag-unlad ng Autism-ok Philippines,” poses this challenge: what have we done to dismantle barriers and build a nation where neurodiversity is celebrated as a strength? While significant strides have been made […]
As the nation welcomes the New Year, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reaffirms its commitment to upholding the dignity and rights of every Filipino. Guided by its mantra, “CHR ng Lahat,” the Commission renews its commitment to protecting human rights of all, without exception, and in ensuring that no one is left behind. The […]