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Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 11:11 PM
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 […]