Statement of the Commission on Human Rights Supporting the Proposed Bill Penalizing Child Support Violators
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly supports the passage of House Bill (HB) 8987, also known as An Act Ensuring Child Support and Penalizing Parental Refusal or Neglect Thereof. The proposed measure seeks to penalize the parent who fails to provide essential support for their children’s education, food, clothing, and other basic needs. Article […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the DSWD-PAO agreement to pursue legal remedies against fathers who neglect child support
Child-rearing is a full-time job, all the more for single mothers who need to earn a living in order to support their families. This already demanding responsibility, coupled with the challenges of inflation and job security, entails support in order to ensure that children grow in a nurturing environment conducive to the development of their […]