CHR, Ateneo hold forum on child protection issues
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in partnership with Ateneo de Manila University’s Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI-ADMU), hosted a dissemination forum titled Solidarity for Child Protection on 16 June 2025 at Ateneo de Manila University. The forum addressed the rising cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and the […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Beda Angeles Epres, Focal for Older Persons, supporting the P500 monthly grocery discount for Seniors and Persons with disabilities
Commissioner Beda Angeles Epres, Focal Commissioner for Older Persons of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), supports and acknowledges the proposed P500 monthly grocery discount for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). “This initiative reflects the Commission’s collective efforts to improve the quality of life for our elderly and persons with disabilities. This also […]
Opening Remarks of CHR Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the New CHR Region IX Building (06 March 2023)
Hon. Zamboanga City Mayor John M. Dalipe, partners from Go Just, and colleagues from the CHR, good morning. Today is significant not only for the CHR RO9 but for the entire CHR family as we witness the official groundbreaking for the soon-to-be-built edifice that will house the men and women of CHR R09, our regional […]
Solidarity Message for Stakeholders and Partners during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the New CHR IX Building
by CHR Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-Latoc Our colleagues and friends from the Armed Forces of the Philippines-WESMINCOM; Philippine National Police –PRO 9; Bureau of Jail and Management Penology 9; Bureau of Corrections – San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm; the Local Government of Zamboanga City; Zamboanga Basilan Integrated Development Alliance Mujer-LGBT Org; Community and Family […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for a UN convention on the rights of older persons
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins its fellow national human rights institutions (NHRIs), civil society, and elderly rights advocates in the calls for a United Nations (UN) Convention on the rights of older persons. This week, 27 February to 05 March 2023, as we once again invite everyone to participate in the #AgeWithRights Global […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on the present Commission en banc’s commitment to uphold the mandate and independence of CHR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) takes note of the recent remark on the qualifications and background of the newly appointed members of its Commission en banc—the Chairperson and two Commissioners. We wish to assure that, while the President appointed its recent composition as mandated by the Philippine Constitution, the Commission en banc is committed […]
CHR welcomes Atty. Beda A. Epres as Commissioner under the 6th Commission en banc
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes Atty. Beda Angeles Epres as a new commissioner under the 6th Commission en banc (CEB). Commissioner Epres is the first out of the five anticipated appointments of the new members of CHR Commission en banc, the highest decision and policy-making body of the Commission. His appointment letter, dated […]