Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on achieving a significant milestone with the fourth conviction under the Anti-Torture Law over the three cops accused of torture in Koronadal City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) scores a significant victory in obtaining a fourth conviction under the Republic Act (RA) No. 9745, also known as the Anti-Torture Act of 2009. The torture case was filed by the CHR Region XII and participated in the hearing of the case as a witness which resulted in conviction. […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the discovery of a corpse bearing torture marks in Davao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will be conducting a motu propio investigation into the discovery of a body of a woman near a beach in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur on 22 January 2022. The victim is believed to be tortured, with perpetrators attempting to conceal the crime as suggested by the water container […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Torture violates an individual’s right to safety and denies the inherent dignity of the human being. The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on June 26 to raise awareness on the prohibition of all forms of torture and in remembrance of victims and survivors of torture. Despite the absolute prohibition […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the PHP 1,000 budget allocation of the House of Representatives for the Commission
12 September 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the PHP 1,000 budget allocation of the House of Representatives for the Commission The Commission on Human Rights has always taken positions in favor of human rights. It does so without fear or favor, in a non-partisan manner, and as rightfully mandated […]