Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of an election officer and spouse in Maguindanao del Norte
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of an election officer and her spouse in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. In response to this alarming incident, CHR Region XII is currently conducting an investigation and taking cognizance of the case. This reprehensible act not only extinguishes innocent lives but also instills […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the attempted ambush against a vice mayor in Maguindanao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the attempted ambush of another local official in Maguindanao del Sur. In line with its mandate, the Commission has deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) team to conduct a motu proprio investigation into this brazen attack. According to the statement released by the Ministry of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the attempted attack against a barangay chairperson in Davao City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has dispatched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) team after receiving reports that the chairperson of Barangay Datu Salumay in Davao City and his wife narrowly escaped an attempted ambush on 03 September 2024. Lito Mansamo, the incumbent chairperson of Brgy. Datu Salumay, and Alma Zarate Mansamo, his wife, were […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of an MSSD-BARMM officer
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in coordination with the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission, is conducting a motu propio probe on the ambush of Christhia Angela Aragoncillo, a 28-year-old provincial official of the Ministry of Social Services and Development in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and the wounding of her colleague, Norhano Ado. […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged ambush that killed two soldiers in Lanao del Norte
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its deep concern over the alleged ambush that killed two members of the Army Intelligence Group under the 51st Infantry Battalion (51IB) in Munai, Lanao del Norte on 3 January 2024. The CHR Region X has launched its motu proprio investigation to look into the incident. According to […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights strongly condemning the killing of the former vice mayor of Aurora, wife, and driver
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the killing of former Dipaculao, Aurora vice mayor and former board member of Aurora’s second district, Engineer Narciso Amansec, who was ambushed on Monday, 3 October 2022, in Barangay Dibutunan. His wife, Merlina Amansec, and their driver, Leonard Talosa, also suffered fatal gunshots which led to their […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, denouncing the ambush in Basilan that killed 3 soldiers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched a motu propio investigation on the attack allegedly committed by members of the Abu Sayyaf that killed three soldiers in Al-Barka, Basilan on 15 September 2022. Based on initial reports, the victims were ambushed by at least six men while on their way to a hill to […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, condemning the shooting of Cebu lawyer and son
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region VII is conducting a motu propio probe on the brazen attempt against the life of lawyer Karen Quiñanola-Gonzales and her 19-year-old son. Atty. Quiñanola-Gonzales is a lawyer at the Cebu Port Authority and a member of the Free Legal Assistance Group. According to reports, the lawyer was […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the ambush of the mayor of Infanta, Quezon
It is deeply alarming that violations of human rights are becoming more brazen—committed in broad daylight and without regard for human life. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the ambush of Infanta, Quezon mayor Filipina Grace America. Reports say that the mayor was on her way home from church when her vehicle was repeatedly […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the ambush of Former Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses alarm over the ambush of Former Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. by unidentified riding-in-tandem suspects on Tuesday, 01 June 2021. Although Rep. Andaya Jr. and his companions survived the attempted murder, the CHR denounces the vigilante-style violence and calls on local authorities to fully investigate the case […]
Statement of CHR Region V Director, Atty. Arlene Alangco, on the Dumagmang, Camarines Norte encounter that left five (5) PNP officers dead and two (2) PNP officers wounded
The Commission on Human Rights V condemns the attack on members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) by an armed group believed to be Communists Terrorists. The PNP troops were providing security for the ongoing road construction that connects the provinces of Camarines Norte and Quezon. The road project will benefit the constituents not only […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the ambush that killed three soldiers in Legazpi City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the ambush incident of members of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), allegedly carried out by the New People’s Army, that occurred on 17 January 2020 at Purok 2 Extension, Brgy. 66-Banquerohan, Legazpi City, which led to the deaths of Corporal Joemar Maravilla, Private First Class Ronald Zamora, […]