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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses full support for the proposed amendments to Republic Act No. (RA) 9439, or the Anti-Hospital Detention Law, and strongly urges Congress to ensure that accountability is directed at hospital management and institutional policies that enable detention, not employees who lack authority to release patients. In its position paper […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls on Congress to act decisively in advancing measures that seek to decriminalize libel and cyberlibel, emphasizing that prison penalties for defamation have long undermined freedom of expression, weakened press freedom, and enabled legal harassment against journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens. In a Human Rights Advisory, the CHR stresses […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) 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 […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) continues to advocate for stronger, more relevant policies and domestic laws anchored in International Humanitarian Law (IHL), recognising that conflict situations are evolving and becoming increasingly complex with the rise of technological advancements and new modes of warfare. The CHR calls on the government, policymakers, and non-government partners to […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), led by Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, attended a consultation meeting with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) held at the PNP Headquarters, Camp Crame, Quezon City, on 25 July 2025. The CHR delegation was warmly received with arrival honors by the PNP. Present during […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) proudly launches its newest advocacy initiative—the Bantay Bilangguan campaign, anchored on the commitment to uphold the dignity and rights of all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). This campaign aims to build public, institutional, and multi-sectoral support toward the urgent passage of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) Bill, in line […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has released a situation report highlighting the gendered challenges faced by solo parents in the Philippines. The report underscores the need for urgent, rights-based interventions to ensure their protection and access to essential services. Published on 11 June 2024 by CHR’s Center for Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights […]