Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on UNICEF’s report showing that over half of children in the country suffer violent discipline
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the recent findings in the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report. The study reveals that over 23 million children under the age of 14 experience violent discipline within their homes—an alarming statistic that underscores the deeply ingrained culture of violence affecting many Filipino children. UNICEF’s […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged maltreatment and abuse of kasambahay Elvie Vergara
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern on the alleged years-long of severe abuse and maltreatment suffered by kasambahay Silvera ‘Elvie’ Vergara in the hands of her employers from Occidental Mindoro. A motu propio investigation based on our Constitutional mandate is being undertaken by the CHR Region IV-B office in aid of ensuring […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the brutal killing of a Filipina migrant worker in Kuwait
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) decries the brutal killing of Jullebee Ranara, a Filipina migrant worker based in Kuwait. On 22 January 2023, Kuwaiti media reported that Jullebee’s burnt remains were found in the desert. The initial investigation report of local Kuwait authorities revealed that the suspect was a 17-year-old who is now in […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged abuse of four elementary teachers in Camarines Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns in the strongest terms the abuse of four elementary school teachers perpetrated by an unarmed suspect in the municipality of Ocampo in Camarines Sur province on 8 August 2022. According to the Department of Education (DepEd), the teachers were preparing for the school opening when they were abused […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the bill that seeks to strengthen the protection of children against abuse and exploitation
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the House of Representatives’ approval on final reading of House Bill (HB) No. 10703 or the “Anti-Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children.” Under the proposed legislative measure, internet intermediaries and other internet or payment service providers are required to take down and/or block websites that stream illegal content […]