Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the Court’s decision, in relation to the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the decision of the Baguio Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 5, which has convicted two former Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets of murder, and another former cadet of hazing, in relation to the tragic death of 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio in September 2019. Judge Ligaya Itliong-Rivera of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the death of a college student allegedly due to hazing
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently decries the death of John Matthew Salilig, the missing 24-year old college student from Adamson University, who was allegedly killed in a fraternity hazing. Local police authorities found the victim’s body in a pit in Imus, Cavite, which had reportedly been buried for ten days. CHR Region IV-A […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the hazing that killed a student in Davao City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the alleged fraternity hazing committed by Alpha Kappa Rho Fraternity – Alpha Delta Chapter that resulted in the death of a student and seriously injured another one in Upper Mandug, Buhangin, Davao City on 18 September 2022. According to the statement released by the University of Mindanao, […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a cadet in the PNPA
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply concerned with the death of Third Class Cadet George Carl Magsayo after allegedly being repeatedly punched by his upperclassman in the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA). CHR Region IV-A is now conducting an independent probe to ensure justice for Magsayo and to ascertain that preventive measures are […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a grade 10 student allegedly due to hazing
The Commission on Human Rights is now in the process of investigating the alarming circumstances surrounding the death of a grade 10 student in San Enrique, Negros Occidental. Preliminary incident reports from the police indicate that the victim’s death may be due to hazing related activities as a wooden paddle was found in the house […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, calls for the urgent implementation of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is appalled at the recent rise in hazing-related incidents, and calls on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to rush the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) for the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. This cruel and inhumane practice must end, and it is clear that the longer strict criminalization is […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio
This is the statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio