Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the push to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory and its implications on people’s human rights
Vaccination against Covid-19, when combined with the effective implementation of public health strategies, remains to be the most effective solution in ending the pandemic. Taken as a whole, timely detection of infections, isolation, treatment, and vaccination all pursue the protection of the people’s right to health. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has consistently expressed […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent positive health interventions in the country against Covid-19
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the start of Covid-19 booster drive for senior citizens and the recent announcement from the Department of Health (DOH) on the eligibility of immunocompromised individuals and the elderly to choose their own authorized vaccine brand as the additional dose. Third or additional doses are crucial during this time […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the national Covid-19 3-day vaccination drive
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the 3-day vaccination drive against Covid-19 of the national government. Dubbed as “Bayanihan, Bakunahan,” the event will run from 29 November to 1 December 2021 with the aim of inoculating 15 million individuals to bring us closer to the goal of 70 million fully-vaccinated Filipinos nationwide. With currently […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to implement mandatory Covid-19 vaccination
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reiterates its solidarity towards efforts to mitigate the harm caused by the pandemic, including ensuring vaccination for all. At the same time, we expect that the government is mindful of the human rights standards and principles that must be upheld concerning policies mandating vaccination. The Department of Health (DOH) […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in support of Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. statement on the priority allocation in the administration of a third dose of vaccine
The Commission on Human Rights supports the recent statement made by Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday, 13 September on the prioritization of healthcare workers in administration of booster shots. While the World Health Organization has yet to recommend the use of booster shots, evidence and recommendations from medical experts suggest that some healthcare […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the new proposal to segregate vaccinated and unvaccinated Filipinos to boost the economy
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is one with the country in its aspiration to finally recover from the pandemic. In this view, we continuously remind the government to always put respect and regard for human rights at the centre of its efforts. Recently, there was a proposal from the government to increase the mobility […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, to uphold the right to health of persons deprived of liberty through Covid-19 vaccinations
With the threat of a highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 in the Philippines, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the government to equally give attention to the condition of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and their need for Covid-19 vaccination, including the welfare of personnel managing jails and other detention facilities. CHR has […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, calling for urgent protection and aid for homeless street families and individuals during the pandemic
Homeless street families and individuals are among the most vulnerable sectors during the period of pandemic due to their impoverished situation exacerbated by their lack of access to social and health services. During the period of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) last year, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) received reports that this vulnerable sector were […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, calling on the government to revisit vaccination protocols
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognises the hard work of local government units (LGUs) in ensuring public access to Covid-19 vaccines. However, we note that there is still room for improvement in ensuring the health and safety of people queuing up for the vaccination. A day before NCR is placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine, […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Philippine National Police’s move to ban the ‘hatid-sundo’ scheme for Authorized Persons Outside of Residence
With the upcoming implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) this week in the National Capital Region and other quarantine classifications in different parts of the country, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stresses that providing mobility to authorised persons outside of residence (APORs), while ensuring their health and safety, must always be considered in […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to bar unvaccinated people from leaving their houses
With the threat of rising cases of Covid-19 due to its Delta variant, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognises that preventing transmission and mitigating its effects to individuals, households, and businesses remains to be a shared national priority. Vaccination against Covid-19 is one of the most important steps in easing out of this pandemic, […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the latest vaccination numbers and the policy of non-segregation
The Commission welcomes the latest announcement from the Department of Health (DOH), which reports that over two million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of 20 June 2021, a total of 8,407,342 doses have so far been administered with 6,253,400 shots accounting for the first dose and 2,153,942 were for the second dose. […]