Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the death of a college student allegedly due to hazing
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently decries the death of John Matthew Salilig, the missing 24-year old college student from Adamson University, who was allegedly killed in a fraternity hazing. Local police authorities found the victim’s body in a pit in Imus, Cavite, which had reportedly been buried for ten days. CHR Region IV-A […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passing of a Muntinlupa police officer
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the entire Muntinlupa Police Station in mourning the untimely passing of Senior Police Officer III (SPO3) Manuel Escalona on Tuesday, 10 May 2022. We laud SPO3 Escalona and other law enforcers and those in the security sector that took part in maintaining peace during the election period and […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a block time host in Davao del Sur and the International Day to End Impunity Against Journalist
The Commission on Human Rights has dispatched a quick response team over the weekend to investigate the brazen killing of Orlando “Dondon” Dinoy who was shot multiple times by still-unidentified gunman on Saturday, 30 October. Initial report suggests, based on circumstantial evidence, that the killing was premeditated. The victim was killed inside his rented apartment […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a grade 10 student allegedly due to hazing
The Commission on Human Rights is now in the process of investigating the alarming circumstances surrounding the death of a grade 10 student in San Enrique, Negros Occidental. Preliminary incident reports from the police indicate that the victim’s death may be due to hazing related activities as a wooden paddle was found in the house […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a PMMA cadet
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the death of Fourth Class Jonash Bondoc, a 19-year old Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) cadet, in Zambales City due to punches on the chest. Despite the confession of the suspect, also a cadet, that he was responsible for the death of his colleague and it […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a 16-year old boy during an anti-drug operation in Laguna
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply concerned with the news on another death of a minor—this time involving a 16-year old boy who allegedly fought back (nanlaban) when police officers were serving a warrant for a drug charge in Biñan, Laguna. We shall be conducting our own independent probe on this incident to […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent police operation in Valenzuela resulting in the death of a special needs teenager
The Commission on Human Rights is launching a motu proprio investigation into the death of a special needs teenager, who was said to have been shot by a police officer involved in a raid on an illegal cockpit in Valenzuela City on Sunday, May 23. The victim, aged 18, was identified as Edwin Armigo, a […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a 12-year-old boy after being chased by barangay tanods
Protecting children is among the primary aim of the quarantine guidelines with its restrictions for minors. It is deeply concerning and devastating when the implementation of this policy results in the deprivation of the utmost right to life of a child. According to a belated police report, 12-year old John Dave Pepito collapsed and died […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a former female detainee in Cebu City who was allegedly raped by police officers
Reprisals and the risk of being subjected to more attacks are grave concerns when speaking out and pursuing justice for human rights violations. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the killing of Ritchie Nepomuceno, a former female detainee who was allegedly raped under custody in Sawang Police Station in Cebu City, by still unidentified […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of Darren Peñaredondo and the call for community service for quarantine violators
At this point of the pandemic, when infection cases are yet again on the rise, everyone’s cooperation is crucial in curbing the spread of Covid-19 in the Philippines. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) views the enhanced quarantine measures as a human rights measure meant to protect the people’s right to health so we may […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a transgender woman in Pangasinan
This is the statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a transgender woman in Pangasinan