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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the State’s duty to ensure the safety and security of communities through legitimate law enforcement efforts, including initiatives such as “Oplan Galugad” of the Philippine National Police, implemented under the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) broader “Safer Cities” program. We welcome the DILG’s ongoing efforts […]
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 the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines, convened the NCR leg of the Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Media Safety […]
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 findings of its nationwide monitoring of BPA facilities. The CHR documented serious issues in the implementation of […]
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 welcomes this development as a milestone in the protection of children’s rights. [1] This milestone underscores sustained […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over rising fuel costs and their impact on the enjoyment of economic and social rights, particularly among vulnerable and marginalized sectors. Amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, these increases have cascading effects on the Philippine economy, driving up the prices of transportation, food, and other essential goods […]
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 […]