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Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 10:22 AM
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent decision of the Supreme Court, ordering the return of PHP60 billion in excess funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), while permanently prohibiting further transfers of the PHP 29.9 billion reserve balance. This ruling, as detailed in G.R. Nos. 274778, 275405, and 276233, reinforces the […]
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, and development partners. Held in line with the global observance of International Anti-Corruption Day, the forum echoed […]
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. The Western Visayas leg, led by Regional Director Atty. Jonnie L. Dabuco, brought together key sectors to […]
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 part of the week-long National Human Rights Consciousness Week (NHRCW) 2025 celebration, highlighted the CHR’s continuing efforts […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), together with the National Human Rights Consciousness Week – National Committee (NHRCW-NC), officially opened the 2025 National Human Rights Consciousness Week (NHRCW) on 04 December 2025 at the Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon Buidling, CHR Central Office, Diliman, Quezon City. This year’s theme, “Karapatang Pantao: Kasama sa Araw-araw,” highlights […]
On this year’s celebration, themed “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) emphasizes the urgent need to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities in the Philippines. Genuine inclusion goes beyond mere accessibility; social stigma and systemic failures continue to create significant challenges. For many of […]
Women journalists stand as human rights defenders whose work safeguards truth and upholds the democratic fabric of our society. Anchored on this recognition, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in its role as the country’s Gender Ombud, spearheaded the “Women Journalists as Women Human Rights Defenders” forum on 28 November 2025, underscoring the Commission’s sustained […]
“There is one dream that all Filipinos share: that our children may have a better life than we have had.” As the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) observes National Children’s Month (NCM) this November, it recalls the words of the late human rights defender Jose W. Diokno—reminding us of our shared duty to build a […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) further strengthens its grassroots campaign through the third leg of the Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan (LaKarAn) Phase 2 in Region VIII, Eastern Visayas. The two-day engagement was held in Samar on 28–29 October 2025. Spearheaded by OIC Regional Director Atty. Joy Sodusta and Human Rights Promotions Office (HRPO) […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) brought its flagship caravan, Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan (LaKarAn), to the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on 22–23 October 2025, with a two-day series of activities held in Tabuk City, Kalinga. The event was spearheaded by CHR CAR Regional Office, led by Regional Director Atty. Romel P. Daguimol, in […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the reported sexual harassment committed by a Manila City Council member against a colleague, an incident that has since resulted in the official’s suspension following an internal investigation. This incident is especially alarming as it occurred within a local government unit and involves an elected […]