Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged maltreatment and abuse of kasambahay Elvie Vergara
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern on the alleged years-long of severe abuse and maltreatment suffered by kasambahay Silvera ‘Elvie’ Vergara in the hands of her employers from Occidental Mindoro. A motu propio investigation based on our Constitutional mandate is being undertaken by the CHR Region IV-B office in aid of ensuring […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in defence of the welfare of Filipino domestic helpers
The Commission on Human Rights urges the government to be circumspect in its pronouncements, especially those that may undermine government efforts to protect the welfare of Filipino workers overseas. Filipino domestic workers, especially women, face a number of challenges in some receiving countries. The current administration is fully aware of this condition when, in early […]