Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the COMELEC’s move to ensure voting accessibility for vulnerable groups
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the move of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to help ensure voting accessibility and participation of vulnerable groups in the incoming national elections through Resolution No. 10761. The issuance states that Emergency Accessible Polling Places (EAPPs) will be established in voting centers to cater to persons with disabilities, […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the viral post showing a Person with Disability climbing a high stairway in LRT
Accessible transportation with functioning facilities that cater to the unique needs of Persons with Disability are crucial in ensuring equal opportunity and access to basic services for this vulnerable sector. The Commission on Human Rights is deeply concerned that a Person with Disability was seen climbing a high stairway in the LRT Recto Station, as […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on Congress’s approval of funding for the bill that proposes early voting for qualified senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities
In preparation for the May 2022 national and local elections, the Commission on Human Rights welcomes the move of the House of Representatives to approve the funding provision for the consolidated bill that will allow qualified senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities to cast their ballot within seven working days before the set date of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the Universal Health Coverage Bill
07 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the Universal Health Coverage Bill The Commission on Human Rights lauds the recent passage of House Bill No. 5784 or the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Bill, which aims to provide Filipino citizens with comprehensive health care […]