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Formal announcements shared with media and the public, highlighting events, programs, initiatives, and developments within the Commission on Human Rights.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines renewed their partnership through the signing of a Partner Agreement on 09 June 2025, marking the beginning of new initiatives focused on the promotion and protection of human rights, justice, and dignity among youth. This renewed collaboration underscores both institutions’ commitment to […]
In celebration of the 30th Migrant Workers’ Day on 07 June 2025, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joined the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to institutionalize a more robust, rights-based framework for the protection and empowerment of Filipino migrant workers and their families. The partnership aims to […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, and the Philippine Anti-Discrimination Alliance of Youth Leaders (PANTAY) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Monday, 9 June 2025, as partners in promoting gender equality in schools across the country. The MOA signing is under PANTAY’s Project GEIS (Gender […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) proudly launches the 2025 Training on Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to Reporting this 31 March 2025 at Luxent Hotel, Quezon City. This training is part of CHR’s ongoing efforts to support journalists in strengthening ethical, responsible, and human rights-centered reporting. Building on the momentum of the 2023 National Media […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscores that free, peaceful, and credible elections are vital to upholding the country’s democratic principles. Ensuring that every Filipino can fully exercise their right to vote is key to fostering an inclusive and sustainable future. In this regard, the CHR highlights the State’s responsibility to guarantee equal voting rights […]
To cap off its fact-finding efforts on acts that may constitute red-tagging, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) held the final session of its Public Inquiry on Red-Tagging on 24 March 2025. This last leg brought together key officials from the Philippine government to inform the Commission’s assessment of the practices and patterns associated with […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) proudly joins the international community in celebrating International Human Rights Day and commemorating the 76th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on 10 December 2024. These milestones underscore the enduring relevance of human rights in shaping a just and humane world. With this year’s theme “Our […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) proudly launches its newest initiative, the CHR Contact Poster, to expand its reach to communities across the country with limited access to digital infrastructure. This project seeks to serve more Filipinos who prefer accessing public services through their local barangay or municipal offices. It is designed to complement the […]
Dignidad, Karapatan, at Kalayaan — Ipagdiwang! The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), together with the inter-agency committee, proudly kicks off the 2024 National Human Rights Consciousness Week on 04 December 2024 at the Liwasang Diokno, CHR Central Office. This year’s theme, “Empowering Humanity: Upholding Dignity, Protecting Rights, and Promoting Peace,” serves as a rallying call […]
Manila, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will conclude its Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan (LaKarAn) Human Rights Caravan in the National Capital Region (NCR) on November 25-26, 2024. The culmination event, which will be mostly held at The Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, will feature a dynamic lineup of activities bringing together human […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killings of the president of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) and his driver in an ambush in Barangay Ligas, Malolos City, Bulacan. CHR Region 3 has already launched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to take cognisance of the matter, mobilizing resources to aid in the […]
On the World Day Against the Death Penalty, we unite in our call to affirm the right to life of all persons and call for the universal abolition of capital punishment. This day is a constant reminder to reflect on the progress made to abolish the death penalty in all corners of the world and […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the filing of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2355 and SB 2722 entitled “An Act Encouraging Corporate Social Responsibility, Providing Incentives Therefore,” as this encourages businesses to contribute to sustainable development, benefiting both business and society. SB 2355, filed by Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr., […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for Senate Bill (SB) No. 1025 also known as “On-site, In-City or Near-city or Off-city Government Resettlement Program for Informal Settler,” and House Bill (HB) No. 00005, as these bills promote people’s right to adequate housing and an overall better standard of living. SB 1025, […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the separate attacks committed against barangay officials in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Sur. It is important to note that these incidents occurred before the supposed plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament Bill 223 to be conducted on 07 September 2024, but was […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the decision of the Baguio Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 5, which has convicted two former Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets of murder, and another former cadet of hazing, in relation to the tragic death of 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio in September 2019. Judge Ligaya Itliong-Rivera of […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 9609, or The Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Act. If passed into a law, this bill will pave the way for the establishment of a legal framework which will ensure that remedies for climate-related human rights violations will be […]
The Commission on Rights (CHR) looks forward to the significant role that the Philippines will take in the international climate change dialogue, as it has been selected as the lead State for the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board. Loss and damage, a term initially introduced during international climate negotiations, refers to a range of […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is slated to launch a Public Inquiry on 29 to 30 July 2024, as part of its conscious effort to determine the acts and practices that constitute red-tagging, understand the perspectives of all relevant stakeholders, and formulate recommendations to develop mechanisms aimed at preventing further human rights violations and […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the admission by two PNP personnel of planting evidence during a supposed buy-bust operation against Bryan Laresma, 33, at the boundary of San Juan, Batangas, and Tiaong, Quezon on 28 May 2024, which led to Laresma’s death. This admission comes after Mst. Sgt. Juan Macaraig […]
Kinikilala ng CHR ang pahayag ng PNP na kanilang susundin ang mga probisyong nakasaad sa Batas Pambansa (BP) 880 sa paparating na SONA 2024. Ang SONA ay isang mahalagang kaganapan upang maipakita ng pamahalaan ang kanilang mga naabot at plano alinsunod sa prinsipyo ng transparency at accountability para sa kapakanan ng bansa. Ang SONA rin […]