CHR releases position paper supporting the swift passage of a strong and independent CHR Charter
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has released its official position paper supporting the swift passage of a strong and independent CHR Charter, as proposed in several pending House Bills [1] [2]. The paper affirms that a legislated Charter is necessary to firmly entrench the Commission’s mandate, independence, and operational foundations in line with international […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the CHR Charter Bill in the House of Representatives
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its profound appreciation to the House of Representatives for the successful passage of the CHR Charter Bill on its third and final reading, with an overwhelming vote of 193 affirmative. This landmark development reaffirms the strong commitment of the legislative branch to uphold the rights and dignity of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the filing of the CHR Charter Bill in the House of Representatives
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its utmost gratitude for the filing of House Bill (HB) Nos. 09994 and 10212 which strives to further empower and solidify the Commission’s mandate as the country’s independent national human rights institution, thereby allowing for a more bolstered approach towards the promotion and protection of the rights of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights recognising and appreciating several legislators as human rights champions for their full support of the long-awaited and necessary passage of the CHR Charter Bill
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) extends its heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed legislators who have tirelessly advocated for human rights in both the upper and lower chambers. They have expressed their support for the CHR Charter Bill, which seeks to strengthen, institutionalise, and broaden the Commission’s mandate and capacity as the country’s national human […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the filing of the bill that seeks to strengthen the CHR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its utmost gratitude on the filing of the Senate Bill No. 2440, also known as the CHR Charter, which seeks to further empower and strengthen CHR’s role as the country’s independent national human rights institution (NHRI). Authored by Senator Robinhood Padilla, the proposed bill aims to broaden the […]