Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the cease and desist order issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to an orphanage in Quezon City
Pursuant to its mandate as Ombud for Children, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR)—through its Investigation Office and National Capital Region (NCR) Office—dispatched a Quick Response Operation team to Gentle Hands Incorporated (GHI), an orphanage in Quezon City, upon cognisance of the cease and desist order (CDO) issued by the Department of Social Welfare and […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the government’s commitment to providing redress and reparation for the Filipina “comfort women”
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the government’s openness and response to the findings and recommendations of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in relation to the grievances of the Malaya Lolas [1], a non-profit organisation that provides support to survivors of sexual slavery. In his message, President Ferdinand […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights regarding the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development to defend Indigenous Peoples against human trafficking and exploitation
Indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) or indigenous peoples (IPs) remain one of the most vulnerable sectors of Filipino society. At the height of the pandemic, quarantine restrictions hindered their livelihood activities and further exposed them to entities that exploit the IPs’ vulnerable state by threatening their security and infringing upon their rights to ancestral domain. Even […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the signing of the IRR for Expanded Solo Parents Act
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the created technical working group, and its partner agencies in ensuring the timely completion of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act No. 11861 (RA 11861) or the Expanded Solo Parents’ Welfare Act. Signed […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the DSWD-PAO agreement to pursue legal remedies against fathers who neglect child support
Child-rearing is a full-time job, all the more for single mothers who need to earn a living in order to support their families. This already demanding responsibility, coupled with the challenges of inflation and job security, entails support in order to ensure that children grow in a nurturing environment conducive to the development of their […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the DILG-DSWD pact to ensure orderly educational aid distribution
In the wake of the initial distribution of educational cash aid by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), wherein parents and families came in droves to the agency’s central and regional offices, DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo issued an announcement requesting help from cities and municipalities in doling out the Php500 million financial assistance. […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in support of the DSWD interagency body for the aftercare of former drug users
Addressing drug dependency upholds the right to health of former drug users. It is also in line with restorative justice as it endeavors to ensure the genuine recovery of former drug dependents so they may return to dignified, productive life. The creation of the Regional Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Implementation of Aftercare, Reintegration, […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauds the passage into law of Republic Act 11862 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the passage of Republic Act (RA) No. 11862 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act which seeks to strengthen the government’s campaign against human trafficking. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) notes that, of those they provided assistance to, most were victims of labor trafficking, followed […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the DSWD’s convergence programs that seek to improve the plight of poor families
Alleviating poverty is one of the key steps to ensuring a life of quality and dignity for the impoverished sectors. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its partner agencies to continually address poverty and hunger through holistic, intergovernmental approach. DSWD signed a […]
Statement of CHR Deputy Spokesperson, Marc Louis Siapno, highlighting the human rights-based approach to disaster response in communities affected by the Taal volcano unrest
While the country continues to make efforts in containing the spread of Covid-19, we also face the difficulties of managing threats posed by natural disasters. In view of the recent Taal Volcano unrest, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscores the importance of upholding a human rights-based approach to disaster and Covid-19 response. The CHR […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, recognizing the DSWD’s online mental and psychosocial program for vulnerable sectors
The launch of the WiSUPPORT or the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Individuals and Families Affected by COVID-19 and other Crisis Situations by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is a commendable step in addressing the growing mental health concerns in this time of pandemic. The program aims to target the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, commending DSWD’s efforts to provide livelihood support for women amid the pandemic
While most of the efforts being made by the government is focused on alleviating the pandemic, the responsibility to provide support for the underprivileged remains. This especially rings true since the pandemic has directly affected the employment of many Filipinos. In this regard, the Commission on Human Rights commends the efforts being made by the […]