Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passing of Former Senate President Aquilino ‘Nene’ Pimentel
The Commission on Human Rights mourns the passing of a fearless Filipino stateman and human rights defender, Former Senate President Aquilino ‘Nene’ Pimentel Jr. In a span of more than four decades, Ka Nene dedicated his life of service to the Filipino people as a senator, assemblyman, and Minister of Local Government. He was remembered […]
Statement of the CHR on the proposal to limit the constitutional right to free speech
PRESS STATEMENT | 24 January 2018 The freedom of speech is a fundamental right. Most liberties that we enjoy today were products of voices that expressed dissent against abuses and inequalities, and were bold enough to demand accountability from erring authorities. With the current discussions on amending our Constitution, the Commission on Human Rights expresses grave […]