Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of a radio broadcaster in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the killing of radio broadcaster Erwin “Boy Pana” Segovia in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. CHR Region XIII (Caraga) has promptly initiated a motu proprio investigation and conducted a quick response operation to take cognizance of the incident. Initial reports indicate that the victim was shot in […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the 15th Year of Commemoration of the Maguindanao Massacre
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stands in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in Philippine electoral history and the deadliest single attack on the press. Fifteen years since this tragedy, our call for justice remains resolute. Safeguarding […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the alleged assault committed by members of the MANIBELA group against journalists
The Commission on Human Rights denounces the alleged assault on journalists by individuals from the public transport organization MANIBELA. Radio journalists Val Gonzales of DZRH and Allan Gatus of DZBB were reportedly attacked while covering the three-day transport strike organized by MANIBELA in Quezon City. According to reports, Gonzales was physically assaulted and punched in […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the reported confiscation of a photojournalist’s equipment in Silang, Cavite
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the reported confiscation of the belongings of a photojournalist in Silang, Cavite on 20 April 2024. Pursuant to our mandate and commitment to take a more active stance in protecting the rights of media workers, the CHR has deployed a Quick Response Operation to ascertain the details of the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Tumpag Jumalon
The Commission on Human Rights, through its regional office in Region X, has launched a Quick Response Operation to conduct an independent motu proprio investigation of the violent attack resulting in the death of Juan Tumpag Jumalon, also known on-air as ‘DJ Johnny Walker,’ in Calamba town Misamis Occidental. The said incident happened early Sunday […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the case of slain radio reporter in Cagayan Oro
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office’s speedy investigation and filing of murder charges against the suspected perpetrators of the shooting of radio commentator Federico “Ding” Gempesaw. On 29 June 2022, the radio reporter was shot in broad daylight in front of his home in Carmen, Cagayan de […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the assault on Iloilo blocktime radio host Flo Hervias
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the physical assault against radio broadcaster Florencio “Flo” Hervias on 07 October 2022. Initial reports reveal that a group of masked men, who allegedly pretended to be sanitation workers, mauled Hervias in broad daylight after leaving his workplace in La Paz District, Iloilo City. He sustained lacerations […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of broadcast journalist Percy Lapid in Las Piñas City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is already conducting a motu proprio investigation into the brazen killing of veteran broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa in Las Piñas City on Monday night, 3 October 2022. Mabasa, who hosts ‘Lapid Fire’ on DWBL 1242, was said to be on his way to his radio news programme when […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged attempted-slay of BCBC president
The Commission on Human Rights will be conducting a motu propio investigation into the alleged attempt on the life of Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club Inc (BCBC) president Aldwin Quitasol on Tuesday, 01 March 2022. Quitasol was on his way home when he claimed to have heard a gunshot emanating from his back, thus, instinctively, […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of councilor-candidate, radio commentator in Sultan Kudarat
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will be conducting a motu propio investigation into the killing of Sultan Kudarat-based radio commentator Jaynard Angeles who was shot dead by still-unidentified assailants at Purok Sampaguita, Barangay New Carmen in Tacurong City this Wednesday morning, 12 January 2022. The victim, known for his hard-hitting commentaries on the ‘Tinig […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of a journalist in Samar
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is launching its own independent investigation into the killing of Pampanga-based journalist Jesus “Jess” Malabanan, who was shot dead by still unidentified suspects in Calbayog City, Samar on Wednesday, 8 December. CHR condemns this another incident of attack against a member of the media. Without bringing the perpetrators to […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a block time host in Davao del Sur and the International Day to End Impunity Against Journalist
The Commission on Human Rights has dispatched a quick response team over the weekend to investigate the brazen killing of Orlando “Dondon” Dinoy who was shot multiple times by still-unidentified gunman on Saturday, 30 October. Initial report suggests, based on circumstantial evidence, that the killing was premeditated. The victim was killed inside his rented apartment […]