CHR issues advisory on protecting the rights of children affected by armed conflict
Protecting children in situations of armed conflict is not optional. It is both a legal and moral obligation. Despite on-going efforts to address the humanitarian impact of internal armed conflicts, children remain among the most vulnerable. They face displacement, loss of education and health services, psychological trauma, and the risk of recruitment and exploitation by […]
CHR issues advisory on the rights of internally displaced children
Pursuant to its Constitutional mandate, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) issues an advisory on upholding the rights of internally displaced children. This issuance aims to raise awareness among the public about the rights of children affected and displaced by natural hazards and internal armed conflicts. In recent years, the Philippines has witnessed a significant […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera region
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the alleged consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera region carried out by the military as part of its counter-insurgency operations against alleged members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA). According to reports, these bombing and accompanying combat operations have impacted approximately 2.700 residents in Barangay […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights congratulating Task Force Balik Loob for reintegrating 37,413 former rebels and former violent extremists back to civil society
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the latest report of the Task Force Balik Loob on the successful reintegration of 37,413 former rebels (FR) and former violent extremists (FVE) back to normal society since 2016. Livelihood and reintegration benefits, as well as firearms remuneration, were also provided for 10,637 of them through the Enhanced […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the use of an improvised explosive device by armed rebels in Masbate
Under the International Humanitarian Law (IHL), state and non-state combatants are duty bound to ensure that means and methods of armed conflicts are neither excessive nor disproportionate to their objectives. Expedient and feasible precautions must thus be made by parties involved in order to avoid harm to innocent civilians. To this end, the Commission on […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the recent attacks of alleged NPA rebels in Visayas
The latest attack allegedly committed by a band of New People’s Army in Jipapad, Eastern Samar on 7 October 2022 is another atrocity that deserves strong condemnation. According to news reports, the rebels made a surprise attack at 1:30 AM, a vulnerable hour when the community is deep in their slumber. Killed were two soldiers, […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the immediate passage of the Marawi Compensation Bill
The recent approval at the House of Representatives of House Bill No. 9925, otherwise known as the proposed Marawi Compensation Act, on second reading has been a much-awaited development for the displaced and affected individuals during the Marawi siege in 2017. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has consistently advocated for the urgent passage of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the allegation of fake mass rebel surrenderees in Bulacan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) had a dialogue with Bayan Muna Chairperson Neri Colmenares on Friday, 14 May 2021, at the CHR Central Office in Quezon City. Concerns were raised about the of the authenticity of the mass surrender of some 244 communist rebels with some individuals allegedly affiliated with Bayan Muna and the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in celebration of the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers 2021
It is appalling that, even up until this day, children are being recruited as soldiers in areas of armed conflict. Today, 12 February 2021, as we celebrate the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers or Red Hand Day, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the call for a stronger action in putting […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the armed attack in Datu Piang, Maguindanao
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the attack made by alleged members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Thursday evening, 3 December, in Datu Piang, Maguindanao. The said group reportedly harassed police officers in the named town and exchanged gunfire with the police and soldier stationed in the area. While no […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Abu Sayyaf attack in Sulu
The Commission on Human Rights strongly condemns the shooting of a group of civilians while harvesting their farm products in Barangay Igasan, Patikul, Sulu on 05 October 2020 by suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). The attack resulted in the death of Tali Lakibul, a member of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team. We […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
The Commission on Human Rights joins communities everywhere in commemorating the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. Terrorism is one of the most challenging issues of our time and poses grave risk to national and international peace and security. No country can consider itself immune, with almost every nationality in […]