Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending HB No. 9609 that seeks to establish institutional mechanisms addressing adverse effects of climate change in the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 9609, or The Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Act. If passed into a law, this bill will pave the way for the establishment of a legal framework which will ensure that remedies for climate-related human rights violations will be […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the government’s initiative in rehabilitating the San Juan River
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) applauds the government’s effort to rehabilitate the San Juan River through the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) neighborhood upgrading program. Various national and local government agencies are collaborating to rehabilitate the San Juan River, with the goal of addressing multifaceted challenges, revitalizing the river ecosystem, improving water quality, and […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the DepEd’s endorsement of blended learning in the context of the dry season heat and climate change
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the Department of Education’s (DepEd) position given on 26 April 2023 reminding schools that they can opt into blended and alternative delivery modes (ADM) of learning as a means to protect students from natural disasters and extreme climate conditions that threaten the health and well-being of children when […]
Statement of Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions to the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines on the Roundtable Discussion on Climate Change, the Environment, and Human Rights
The Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) wishes to congratulate the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines for their ground-breaking on the issue of ‘Climate Change, the Environment and Human Rights.’ In 2015, a group of civil society organisations and citizens of the Philippines filed a petition with the Commission, asking […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposed increased budget allocation for climate change spending for 2023
Reports of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provide clear, indisputable evidence of global warming. Key indicators point to alarming changes in temperature and increased frequency of extreme weather and climate events. While more and more States have strengthened their commitment to address climate change, there is still an urgent need for: (1) […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the celebration of International Mother Earth Day
Today, 22 April 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of International Mother Earth Day. This year’s celebration is a historical moment for the world as many nations confront the threat of the coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19). While mother nature suffers from devastating effects of climate change, people are dying too due to this ongoing public health crisis. […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on Philippines no longer attending climate change conferences
The participation of the Philippines in climate change talks ensures that we have a say on the climate discourse, which impacts us greatly. Approximately 20 typhoons visit our country yearly. In 2013, we were ravaged by “Yolanda”, the strongest typhoon in recorded history. The Department of Foreign Affairs has decided to stop sending official representatives […]
CHR concluded landmark inquiry on the effects of climate change to human rights; expects to set the precedent in seeking climate justice
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines’ panel conducting an inquiry to determine the impact of climate change on the human rights of the Filipino people officially concluded its public hearing yesterday, December 12. The first pre-hearing conference was conducted by thePanel on December 11, 2017, while the public hearings began in March, 2018. At […]