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On National Indigenous Peoples Month this October, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in affirming the rights, dignity, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) across the Philippines. This year’s theme, “Empowering Indigenous Peoples: Strengthening Rights, Culture and Ancestral Domains,” underscores that genuine empowerment requires protecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights, preserving their cultures, […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the international community and the Filipino nation in observing the International Day of Older Persons on 1 October 2026, under this year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives.” In the Philippines, the observance also coincides with the Elderly Filipino Week, celebrated from 1 to […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the grant of absolute pardon to Ms. Mary Jane Veloso, whose experience draws attention to the vulnerabilities faced by overseas Filipino workers and other migrant workers who may fall prey to illegal recruitment, trafficking, exploitation, and criminal syndicates. From the beginning of her case, Ms. Veloso maintained that […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Department of Health’s issuance of Administrative Order No. 2026-012 adopting the Unified National Agenda for Health (UNA Para sa Kalusugan), an important framework for advancing the right to health of all Filipinos. Its success will depend on translating these commitments into accessible, equitable, and quality health services, […]
KUALA LUMPUR (25 SEPTEMBER 2026) – The Governing Board of the South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF), under the 2026 Chairpersonship of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), has commenced a formal review of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission’s (MNHRC) continued eligibility for SEANF membership. The Governing Board comprises the […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognises the historic significance of the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on 14 September 2026 in advancing the Bangsamoro people’s rights to self-determination, political participation, and democratic governance. Through its Bantay Karapatan sa Halalan (BKH) 2026, the CHR deployed human rights […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) clarifies that it never stated that there was “no need” to conduct a separate investigation into the alleged missing funds of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW). The funds in question are the personal monies of the PDL, sent by their families and […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in observing National Press Freedom Day on 30 August 2026. A free and independent press is vital to a functioning democracy, empowering communities, holding power accountable, and bringing attention to the realities of the country’s marginalised and disadvantaged sectors. Yet press freedom in the Philippines continues […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the continued suspension of the minimum wage increase under NCR Wage Order No. 27, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR). While respecting the independence of the judiciary and the right of all parties to pursue legal remedies, the Commission stresses […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over another school shooting, this time in Tumaga, Zamboanga City, on 18 August 2026, which resulted in the deaths of two minors. CHR extends its deepest condolences to their families, friends, classmates, and the entire school community. CHR Region IX conducted an independent investigation on the […]
As the Philippines commemorates the 17th anniversary of Republic Act No. 9710, or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), on 14 August, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reaffirms its commitment to fulfilling its mandate as the country’s Gender and Development Ombud and advancing the rights of all Filipino women. Enacted in 2009 as the […]