Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the slain family in Negros
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the brutal killing of a family of four at their home in Sitio Kangkiling, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental on Wednesday, 14 June 2023. CHR, through its office in Region VI, already dispatched investigators to pursue the truth behind the killings and seek justice for […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on former President Duterte’s remark to shoot dead the cops that are involved in drugs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) believes that police officers involved in illegal drugs seriously tarnish and undermine the mandate, credibility, and competence of the Philippine National Police (PNP). It is crucial that accountability must be carried out to its fullest extent when dealing with police officers who commit crime, as well as with other […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the approval of the SOGIESC equality bill by the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the approval of the newly-revised Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Equality Bill by the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality. The revised bill consolidated similar bills, namely House Bills No. 222, 460, 3418, 3702, 4277, 5551, 6003, and 7036, which all seek […]