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Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 8:48 PM
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Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 8:48 PM
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 […]
In a landmark gesture of collaboration to uphold the dignity of every Filipino, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Nicolas Torre III, during its flag raising ceremony held at Liwasang Diokno on 09 June 2025. CHR Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, together with Commissioners Beda A. […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) releases another human rights advisory outlining its recommendations to the Philippine government in response to the recent concluding observations of the United Nations Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW). These observations pertain to the government’s compliance with the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has released a human rights situation report highlighting the alarming rise of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) in the Philippines, along with urgent recommendations to address this growing crisis. The report, published by CHR’s Child Rights Center on 11 February 2025, documents a dramatic surge in […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), as the country’s Gender and Development Ombud, remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting equality and fostering a more just and inclusive society. Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission has issued a position paper on House Bill (HB) Nos. 1015 and 6782, which seek to recognize the civil partnership […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over House Bill No. 9608, which seeks to amend the Indigenous People’s Rights Act (the IPRA) by reorganizing the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (the NCIP). If enacted into law, the bill would transfer the NCIP’s Ancestral Domains Office to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports legislative measures to transfer the supervision and control of provincial and sub-provincial jails from the provincial government to the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Mandated to monitor jail conditions and ensure the protection of the basic human rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty […]
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 […]