Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passing of CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is one with our community of human right defenders in mourning the passing of Chairperson Gascon. Amidst the challenges faced by the CHR and the relentless personal attacks on his character and the CHR; he carried on with dignity, strength and courage. Never bitter, never fearful, he was equally […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passing of CHR Chairperson Chito Gascon
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Chairperson Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon. He passed away early this Saturday morning, 9 October 2021, due to Covid-19 complications. He was 57. At a time of unprecedented human rights challenges, Chair Chito courageously and steadfastly upheld the constitutional mandate of the Commission. Amidst […]
CHR calls for review of house-to-house drug testing policy, stresses need to protect rights of all
24 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR calls for review of house-to-house drug testing policy, stresses need to protect rights of all QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the ongoing house-to-house drug testing reportedly conducted by police forces in Payatas and nearby barangays in Quezon City, Metro Manila, citing possible human […]
Statement of Chairperson Chito Gascon on his tenure as head of the Commission on Human Rights
27 July 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of Chairperson Chito Gascon on his tenure as head of the Commission on Human Rights Every person has his or her opinion about how each of us should perform our respective mandates. I stand by the full record of my public service, including my current tenure as Chairperson of […]