Philippine Standard Time:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 8:10 PM
Philippine Standard Time:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 8:10 PM
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the country in mourning the loss of lives in the recent devastating earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces on Tuesday night, 30 September 2025. As we stand in solidarity with government agencies and civil society organizations in their gargantuan efforts of rescue and relief, we particularly support […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons with the theme, “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights” and 2025 Elderly Filipino Week from 1-7 October, with the theme, “Embracing Age: Living a Life with Dignity and Purpose.” […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its National Capital Region Office, Investigation Office, Prevention Office, and Child Rights Center, continues to monitor the situation of protesters arrested by the Manila Police District following the 21 September 2025 protest actions. Based on our monitoring, 91 minors were processed and validated by the Women and Children […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has officially kicked off Phase 2 of Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan, dubbed as LaKarAn, in Region X–Northern Mindanao, with a two-day series of engagements held on 17–18 September 2025 in Cagayan de Oro City. CHR Commissioner and Spokesperson Beda A. Epres led the activities alongside CHR Region X […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the global observance of the International Day of Sign Languages today, 23 September 2025, and the International Week of the Deaf. Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages not only affirms the identity and culture of deaf and hard of hearing communities, but also ensures their access […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raises serious concern over the situation in the Kanlaon area, where the continuing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon has displaced families and gravely disrupted access to education. As reflected in the July 2025 data from the Department of Education (DepEd), at least 1,403 learners and personnel from the Schools […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its National Capital Region office and a composite team from the CHR Human Rights Protection Office from the Central Office, monitored the series of protest actions to denounce the widespread corruption in government on Sunday, 21 September 2025. CHR teams were dispatched at the Luneta Park, the EDSA […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the global community in observing the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day. With this year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” we are called to dispel myths, break stigma, and nurture conversations rooted in openness, empathy, and support. This observance reminds us that everyone carries their own struggles, often […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the planned “shame campaign” of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), which seeks to discipline drivers and motorists by publicly posting or publishing the names and identities of alleged traffic violators as a warning to others. CHR recognizes the vital importance of road safety. Holding a […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) proudly hails the courage and valor of all media workers as we celebrate National Press Freedom Day. At a time when the 2025 World Press Freedom Index has tagged the state of press freedom all over the world to be at “an unprecedented, critical low as its decline continued […]
Honoring the Right to Truth, Justice, and Accountability Every 30th of August, the world observes the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances— a stark reminder of the cases of desaparecidos and the urgent need for stronger state action. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has consistently condemned enforced disappearances, particularly those targeting civil […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) have formalised a landmark partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 27 August 2025 at the CHR Central Office in Quezon City. The agreement seeks to bolster efforts to safeguard the rights of media workers amid […]