Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the protection of economic and social rights amid rising fuel costs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over rising fuel costs and their impact on the enjoyment of economic and social rights, particularly among vulnerable and marginalized sectors. Amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, these increases have cascading effects on the Philippine economy, driving up the prices of transportation, food, and other essential goods […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of proposed measures seeking to establish a retirement system for Overseas Filipino Workers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports legislative measures that seek to look after the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), specifically by providing social security and protection for their retirement. House Bill (HB) No. 00176 or the “Overseas Filipino Workers Retirement System Act” aims to create a retirement system for OFWs. Authored by Representative […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the turnover of 1,380 housing units in Malabon City to poor families, as part of the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino: Zero ISF 2028 Program
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the turnover of 1,380 housing units in the St. Gregory Homes Housing Project in Malabon City on 27 March 2023 as the most recent milestone in the Marcos administration’s flagship housing initiative to address the 6-million housing backlog in the country. The Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on allegations of corruption and irregularities in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
Corruption, in all of its forms, negatively impacts the enjoyment of all human rights. Corruption in its simplest definition is a betrayal of public interest. In the health sector and in other segments of bureaucracy, corruption does not only affect the right of everyone to the highest attainable standard, but it also damages the legitimacy […]