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 on the killing of an NDFP consultant and a peasant organizer in Negros Occidental
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through our office in Region VI, has started an independent probe into the alleged extrajudicial killing of two advocates of peasant rights, namely Ericson Acosta, a consultant for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and an award-winning writer, and his companion, Joseph Jimenez of the Kilusang Magbubukid […]
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 spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the initiative of the PCW and AFP to mainstream gender and development in the peace and security sector
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes and supports the efforts of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to mainstream gender and development (GAD) concerns in the Peace and Security Sector. Through a virtual signing ceremony held last 14 September 2021, the PCW and AFP inked an […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of Army Corporal Frederick Villasis
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the alleged abduction and killing of Army Corporal Frederick Villasis perpetrated by the New People’s Army in Barangay Lahug, Tapaz, Capiz. According to reports, Villasis was riding with a civilian on a motorcycle on their way to the town hall when around 40 armed men blocked their […]
Statement of CHR Deputy Spokesperson, Marc Louis Siapno, on the brazen attack in Eastern Samar by suspected members of the New People’s Army
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns another ambush allegedly carried out by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) against government forces in Jipapad town, Eastern Samar on Wednesday morning, 7 July 2021. According to news reports, the government troops were en route to finish the construction of their new military camp. Aside from […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the erroneous list published by the Armed Forces of the Philippines naming alleged UP alumni who ‘joined’ the New People’s Army
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) notes the recognition made by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of the wrong done, as well as the subsequent apology by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), for publishing an unverified list of alleged UP alumni who were erroneously named as members of the New People’s Army who died […]
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, […]
Press Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Allegations of the Maltreatment of Aetas by the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division
The Commission on Human Rights is concerned by the recent allegations made against the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division (7ID) on the cruel and degrading treatment of some members of the aeta community in San Marcelino, Zambales. Reports alleged that arrested individuals, in an encounter on Friday, 21 August, whom were suspected to be members […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to declare martial law following the Jolo blast
Martial law remains to be an extraordinary measure reserved for extraordinary circumstances under the 1987 Constitution. Time and again, the Commission on Human Rights have constantly advised the government against the normalisation of martial law as a default response to threats to national safety. We continue to condemn terroristic acts and its horrors, especially to […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the alleged military presence in civilian institutions in Central Luzon
The Commission is alarmed with recent complaints of alleged illegal detachments in a school and barangay hall as well as alleged incidents of threat, direct assault, and physical injuries committed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Luzon. We are reminding that day care centers and […]
Bombing of lumad schools against int’l humanitarian law – CHR
11 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE Bombing of lumad schools against int’l humanitarian law – CHR QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights took a stand against threats to bomb lumad schools saying that it would violate the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) that gives protection to non-combatants, civilians, as well as civilian properties and institutions, during […]