Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of cops allegedly by NPAs in CamSur
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the ambush in Lupi, Camarines Sur allegedly executed by the New People’s Army, which killed 3 cops and injured 3 more. In armed hostilities, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force is prohibited under the International Humanitarian Law. Hence, the Commission will conduct thorough and immediate investigation to help see […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Philippine National Police’s call for CHR to help in addressing jail congestion problems
Problems on jail congestion in the Philippines goes beyond challenges in infrastructure. It represents a larger and deeper problem on how the government regards human rights, including for those who have run in conflict with the law. The fact is that, throughout the years, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has done more than lobbying […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, kaugnay sa panukalang babaan sa 13 ang edad ng may kriminal na pananagutanat ibang mga polisiya ng administrasyon na makakaapekto sa kabataan
Obligasyon ng Estado ang paghubog ng kabataan. May kaugnayan dito ang doktrina ng parens patriae o ama ng bansa na siyang nagbibigay ng kapangyarihan sa Estado upang protektahan ang mga taong walang kakayahan na magdesisyon para sa kanilang sarili katulad ng mga kabataan. Sa mga pagkakataong lumabag sila sa batas, ang dapat isaalang-alang ay ang […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the President’s remark that EJK is his only sin
For the President to say that extrajudicial killings (EJKs) is his only sin means that he did not only acknowledge its existence but also recognize that it is wrong. Recognizing the existence of a wrong, which has cost thousands of lives, then behooves expedient action and rectification from the State. We harp again our call […]
House of Reps pitch for higher CHR funding during plenary debates
QUEZON CITY—Members of the House of Representatives on Monday, 24 September 2018, called for an increase in the budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) during the plenary deliberations, citing the need to strengthen the Commission in the face of rampant human rights violations and blatant marks of impunity in the country. “Makakaapekto ito […]
CHR honors victims of martial law; reminds of the lessons from the past dictatorship
On Friday, 21 September 2018, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will commemorate the 46th year since the Marcos’ Martial Law with an event dubbed “Never Again, Never Forget: A day of remembrance for democracy and freedom.” The commemoration seeks to renew awareness of this dark episode in the Philippine history, which was shrouded with […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the controversial video making fun of the sign language
The controversial video making fun of the sign language used by deaf people is utterly appalling and unacceptable especially that it involves a government official and a blogger affiliated to a government office. Such behavior is extremely degrading, derogatory, and further perpetuates discrimination of the vulnerable deaf people. Sign language is a form of communication […]
MAHALAGANG PANAWAGAN: Mag-ingat sa mga scam na naglalayong biktimahin ang mga dati nang biktima ng human rights violations sa ilalim ng diktaduryang Marcos
Mayroon di-umanong mga grupo, indibidwal, at maging mga abogado na hangad na manlamang at mangikil ng pera sa mga denied claimants ng Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB) kapalit ang pagproseso at/o pag-apela ng claims para sa pinansyal na reparasyon. Ito ay hindi totoo at isang uri ng scam at panloloko. Mahalagang maging mapanuri at […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on its proposed budget for FY 2019 budget at the committee-level
We express our gratitude to the House of Representatives’ (HoR) Committee on Appropriations led by Chairperson Karlo Alexei B. Nograles and Vice-Chairperson Raul V. del Mar for their full support to the cause of human rights through the unhampered approval of the budget of the Commission on Human Rights at the committee-level. This shows that […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights urging the DepEd to guarantee the use of the Filipino Sign Language in the proposed bill for inclusive education
The Commission on Human Rights urges the Department of Education (DepEd) to actively support the use of the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) in the proposed Senate Bill for Inclusive Education in recognition of the Filipino deaf community’s right to cultural and linguistic identity. The Commission, in solidarity with the deaf community, expresses concern with the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the death anniversary of Kian Loyd delos Santos
As we mark the first year death anniversary of teenager Kian Lloyd delos Santos, the call for expedient justice rings louder not only for him but for all the minors and youth whose lives and dreams were snuffed out in the campaign against illegal drugs. CHR investigation revealed that Kian pleaded to be freed as […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on extending the availability of funds for the victims of Marcos martial law human rights violations
The House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights has adopted at the committee-level on Tuesday, 7 August 2018, the joint resolution filed by Rep. Carlos Zarate extending the validity and availability of funds allotted for approved, legitimate claims filed by the victims of various human rights violations under the Marcos martial rule. The said House […]
Statement of CHR spokersperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the violent dispersal of workers at the NutriAsia factory
The Commission on Human Rights regrets the violent conclusion of the recent strike of NutriAsia workers in Bulacan. The incident is concerning, especially that some workers and supporters, including students, elderly, and children, were injured and arrested during the dispersal. Two journalists were also reported to have been assaulted. Others were even denied access to […]
Pahayag ni Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, CHR spokesperson, ukol sa paanyaya ng PNP na mag-monitor ng rallies ang CHR sa nalalapit na SONA
Bago pa man ang imbitasyon ng PNP, ang CHR ay regular nang nagpapadala ng mga observers lalo na sa mga malawakang protesta. Ito ay para siguraduhing malayang makakapagpahayag ang ating mga kababayan ng kanilang mga saloobin—bilang parte ng kanilang mga karapatan at bilang importanteng bahagi ng isang demokratikong lipunan. Nagpapasalamat kami sa imbitasyon ng PNP […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the death of a four-year-old kid during an anti-drug operation in Cebu
The Commission extends its condolences to the family of Skyler Abatayo for the child’s untimely death. We regret that innocent children continue to be victims of the violence linked to the campaign against illegal drugs. We urge the PNP to conduct an honest investigation of the incident, even using ballistic exam, to determine accountabilities and […]
Statement of the CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the killing of Barangay Kalunasan Councilor Roel Mabano
The Commission is alarmed with the worsening cycle of violence in the country. The death of Barangay Councilor Roel Mabano is another count in the rising number of deaths that the Commission continues to decry. We are concerned that the methods of attack are more brazen, and the perpetrators seem to be emboldened as more […]
Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Improving accountability and access to remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuse through State-based non-judicial mechanisms
38th session of the Human Rights Council Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: Improving accountability and access to remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuse through State-based non-judicial mechanisms JOINT NHRI STATEMENT 25 June 2018 The NHRIs of Cameroon, Bolivia, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, India, Ireland, Morocco, and the Philippines, representing the […]
Pahayag ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao kaugnay sa pagkamatay ni Genesis “Tisoy” Argoncillo sa QCPD Police Station 4
Hindi krimen ang pagtambay at hindi lahat ng nakatambay ay kriminal. At sa pagkakataong may malinaw na paglabag sa batas, pinapaalalahanan ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang kapulisan na maging ang mga nakabilanggo man ay mayroong karapatan na dapat irespeto at pangalagaan. Ang masamang kalagayan sa mga bilangguan, kabilang ang anumang kalabisan, kakulangan, at/o […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the resolution of the Department of Justice to reinstate the missionary visa of Sister Patricia Fox
The Commission welcomes the decision of the Department of Justice to grant the appeal of Sister Patricia Fox to get back her missionary visa. This nullified the prior decision of the Bureau of Immigration to forfeit the missionary visa of the 71-year old Australian nun. The resolution affirms the basic right to due process of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the “ampon” joke in ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime”
The Commission advises everyone, especially the entertainment sector, to refrain from promoting discrimination against, or perpetuating the stigmatisation of, persons, especially those brought about under special circumstances of less privilege. Being an adopted child or “ampon” is not a matter of ridicule. A person’s birth circumstance does not diminish his/her dignity, nor does it define […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the tragic death of OFW Henry John Acorda in Slovakia
The Commission is deeply saddened by the brutal and tragic death of OFW Henry John Acorda. We express our condolences and send our prayers to his family and friends. Henry stood up for a Filipina friend in a foreign land, which has cost him his life. Henry’s courage and sacrifice is not in vain as […]