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This archive features official communications from the Commission on Human Rights, reflecting its stance on pressing human rights issues and national developments. It includes joint statements, press releases, brief statements, and press statements, all aimed at informing the public, asserting positions, and fostering transparency and accountability.
2017, Chairperson, Chito Gascon, CHR, Civil society organizations, CSO, Free Legal Assistance Group, Julie Lluch, Ka Pepe Diokno Memorial, National Commission for the Culture and the Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, NCCA, NHCP, Wright Diokno
20 September 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR unveils Diokno Memorial; calls for the defense of human rights Quezon City—On 21 September 2017, Thursday, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will commemorate the triumph against dictatorship and the affirmation of freedom, democracy, and human rights through the unveiling of the Ka Pepe Diokno Memorial at the grounds […]
1987 Constitution, 2017, 2017 Press Release, Anti-Enforced Disappearance Law, Anti-Torture Law, Children’s Ombud, House of Representatives, Magna Carta for Women, Philippine democracy
12 September 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the PHP 1,000 budget allocation of the House of Representatives for the Commission The Commission on Human Rights has always taken positions in favor of human rights. It does so without fear or favor, in a non-partisan manner, and as rightfully mandated […]
2017
6 September 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR demands justice for the death of Kian, Carl PASAY CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed readiness to work with other government agencies to secure justice for the death of Kian Loyd delos Santos, 17, Carl Angelo Arnaiz, 19, and other related deaths, especially minors, due to the government’s […]
2017, 2017 Press Release, and Cultural Rights, Article XIV, International Covenant on Economic, Republic Act No. 10931, right of all citizens to quality education, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution, Social, Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
02 September 2017 Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act Recognizing its intent of liberalizing each Filipino’s access to tertiary education, the Commission on Human Rights commends the passage of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The Commission believes that […]
1949 Geneva Convention, 2017, Abu Sayyaf, ABU SAYYAF ATTACK, Armed skirmishes, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, Basilan, human rights violations, International Humanitarian Law, Maluso, protection of civilians, R.A. No. 9851
31 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR CONDEMNS ABU SAYYAF ATTACK, CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the attack of the Abu Sayyaf group in Maluso, Basilan, last August 21, resulting in the death of nine people. CHR also calls for the protection of civilians in terrorist-stricken areas. […]
2017, Callamard, due process, Kian delos Santos, UN Special Rapporteur
31 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR CONCERNED OVER PRESIDENT DUTERTE’S REMARKS AGAINST UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR, HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is concerned over President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s expletives against UN Special Rapporteur on Extra-Judicial, Summary, or Arbitrary Executions, Agnes Callamard, and other human rights defenders. The recent statement from the highest […]
1987 Constitution, 2017, Article III, Chairperson Chito Gascon, Dangerous Drug Act of 2002, Dela Cruz v. People of the Philippines, Department of Health, house-to-house drug testing, Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon, mandatory drug test case, presumption of innocence, Republic Act No. 9165, right against self-incrimination, right of the people to be secure, Section 2, Supreme Court’s decision, violation of the right to privacy
24 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR calls for review of house-to-house drug testing policy, stresses need to protect rights of all QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the ongoing house-to-house drug testing reportedly conducted by police forces in Payatas and nearby barangays in Quezon City, Metro Manila, citing possible human […]
2017, Commissioner Pimentel-Gana., EJKs, extra-judicial killings, Kian Loyd delos Santos, motu proprio investigation
20 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR expresses alarm over high number of deaths, commences motu proprio investigations QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses alarm over the unprecedented surge in the number of deaths in less than a week, with counts reaching 80, in the towns of Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and areas in […]
“End Crime, 2017, ASEAN, CADPA, CHR Commissioner, Civil society organizations, CSOs, death penalty, ICCPR, iDefend, In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Nilda Sevilla, Not Life” Public Forum, Participatory Education on Rights Awareness and Social Action, PERAS, right to life, Second Optional Protocol
17 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR reiterates stance on the death penalty in End Crime, Not Life Public Forum QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stressed its opposition to the reinstatement of the death penalty in the Philippines, asserting that it has never deterred heinous crimes from happening in the country. “Death penalty […]
"drug-free home”, 2017, 2017 Press Release, Bill of Rights, drug boxes, Philippine Constitution, Section 2 of the UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, UN Code of Conduct
13 August 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the government’s measures in pursuing personalities involved in illegal drugs The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the government’s campaign in combating the possible dangers brought about by the use, sale, production, and distribution of illegal drugs in the country. But […]
2017, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Attacks on schools, indigenous people (IP), Indigenous Peoples Rights Act, International Humanitarian Law, IP rights, Lumad schools bombing, protection to non-combatants, UN Security Council
11 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE Bombing of lumad schools against int’l humanitarian law – CHR QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights took a stand against threats to bomb lumad schools saying that it would violate the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) that gives protection to non-combatants, civilians, as well as civilian properties and institutions, during […]
1987 Philippine Constitution, 2017, 2017 Press Release, Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, Article 12.2-D, Article 13, Republic Act No. 10932, Section 11, Social and Cultural Rights, United Nations International Covenant on Economic
09 August 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the passage of the Republic Act No. 10932, otherwise known as the “Anti-Hospital Deposit Law,” especially in its intent to increase the penalties for the refusal of hospitals […]
2017, constitutional mandate, watchdog institution
29 July 2017 PRESS RELEASE Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on calls for its abolition The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is an independent, non-partisan office established by the Constitution. Words are important in all circumstances but particularly so when uttered by the sitting President as these could quickly render into State policy—regardless […]
2017, 2017 Press Release, Chairperson Chito Gascon
27 July 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of Chairperson Chito Gascon on his tenure as head of the Commission on Human Rights Every person has his or her opinion about how each of us should perform our respective mandates. I stand by the full record of my public service, including my current tenure as Chairperson of […]
2017, 2017 Press Release, Da’watul Islamiyah Waliyatul Masriq, Department of National Defense, DIWM, IDPs, Marawi City residents, Maute Group, National Emergency Operation Center, NEOC, President’s General Order No. 1, rule of law
22 July 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on Martial Law Extension Believing in the rule of law, the Commission respects the powers granted to the President of the Republic, including the authority to declare Martial Law and suspend habeas corpus in the interest of public safety. This recognizes the fact […]
2017, 2017 Press Release, Article 38, Children's rights, Convention of the Rights of the Child, marginalized groups, NEOC, Section 1
20 July 2017 PRESS STATETEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on Maute group’s use of child soldiers and the condition of the displaced residents of Marawi City The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the use of children by the Maute group to further terrorism in Marawi City. CHR decries recruiting, even […]
2017, Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women, Magna Carta of Women, Republic Act No. 7877, Republic Act No. 9710, violence against women, Women’s rights
19 July 2017 PRESS RELEASE Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘Miss Universe’ rape joke The Commission on Human Rights continues to express grave concern over actions that incite violence against women, especially coming from someone who holds the most powerful position in the country. While condemning the crime, […]
2017, Anti-Torture Act of 2009, Asia Pacific Forum and Association for the Prevention of Torture, Commissioner Leah Tanodra-Armamento, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, National Preventative Measure, National Summit on Torture Prevention, NPM, Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, PNP Modernization Bill, Republic Act No. 9745
27 June 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR pushes for torture prevention measures in PHL QUEZON CITY—On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2017, June 26, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is pushing for the continuous advancement of the Philippines’ torture prevention measures by calling for the establishment of a National Preventative Measure […]
2017, 2017 Press Release, airstrikes, and Other Crimes Against Humanity, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, Genocide, Marawi City, Maute band, Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Republic Act No. 7610, Republic Act No. 9851, Senate Bill No. 1474, Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act, zones of peace
10 June 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the use of airstrikes and the humanitarian condition in Marawi City The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) appeals to the Philippine government to consider calls to cease employing airstrikes in the besieged city of Marawi. This is in consonance with […]
2017, 2017 Press Release, and Cultural Rights, Department of Education, K-12 program, Social, UNESCO, United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the International Convention on Economic
02 June 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Department of Education’s hiring of new teachers The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the Department of Education’s pronouncement that there will be 40,000 new public school teachers added to the roster by the time classes start in June 2017. This […]
2017, 2017 Press Release, Department of National Defense, Martial Law in Mindanao, Philippine National Police, Rape, rule of law
28 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the President’s rape joke and current human rights situation in Marawi City Rape is never a joke. Women—especially those poor and vulnerable who bear the brunt of the ongoing violence on the ground—are not objects of ridicule either. It is in this […]