Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in celebration of the 2025 International Youth Day
The youth sits at the heart of a living society. Investing in their rights is essential to ensuring that we are able to create the best conditions where they are able to nurture themselves to their full potential. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stands in solidarity with the global community in highlighting the unique […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the proposed bill on Internet safety education
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2934, or “An Act Establishing a Safety Internet Education Program in the Curriculum of All Elementary and Secondary Schools.” According to the proposed bill, SB 2934 seeks to complement Republic Act No. 11930, also known as the Anti-Online […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the MAKABATA program
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes the establishment of the Mahalin at Kalingain Ating mga Bata (MAKABATA) program, a comprehensive, one-stop system designed to address and monitor issues affecting children in need of special protection (CNSPs). The recent approval of Executive Order 79 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. further strengthens this initiative by […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the enactment of ARAL Law
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the signing of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) law on October 18, 2024, by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Republic Act No. 12028, also known as the “ARAL Program Act,” aims to address the crisis currently facing the Philippine education system, which was impaired by the COVID-19 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming HB No. 9997, which advocates for the inclusion of road safety education in the K-12 Program
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the filing of House Bill (HB) No. 9997, a legislative measure which seeks to reduce the number of road traffic-related accidents in the country through the integration of relevant safety education in the country’s school curriculum. HB No. 9997 highlights the vulnerability of children and youth to road […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the proposed bill granting free post-graduate education to public and private teachers in SUCs and LUCs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the passage of House Bill (HB) 559 at the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education. HB 559, also known as “An Act Granting Free Post-graduate Education to Public and Private School Teachers in State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs),” seeks to improve […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming RA 12006 or the Free College Entrance Examinations Act
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes Republic Act (RA) No. 12006, which mandates private higher education institutions to remove college entrance examination fees and charges for eligible students applying for college admissions. The Commission believes that this law will not only reduce the burden on Filipinos’ finances but will also open doors and opportunities […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the first-ever in-person classes for PDLs in Manila City Jail
Edukasyon para sa lahat! The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends and warmly welcomes the first-ever in-person classes for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Manila City Jail, initiated by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University (PUPOU). Last July, PUP and Manila City Jail formalized an agreement to offer four bachelor’s programs to […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the proposed Senate bill which promotes quality childhood education
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for Senate Bill (SB) No. 2575, also known as the “Basic Education and Early Childhood Care and Development Alignment Act.” This bill focuses on amending the current provisions in Republic Act No. 10410, with the intention of aligning the basic education curriculum and the Early […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged physical and verbal abuse committed by teacher against Grade 9 students in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its deep concern over the recent incident involving a Grade 9 school teacher in Lubao, Pampanga, who allegedly committed physical and verbal abuse against three students. This distressing event was captured on video and has since circulated widely. As Ombud for Children, CHR emphasizes that schools must be […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending the Congress’ initiative to strengthen public and private higher education institutions in the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) applauds the Congress for taking proactive steps to improve the functionality of the country’s public and private higher education institutions (HEIs). Based on a report, House Bill (HB) 9982 defines the supervisory and regulatory role of the government, particularly by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in all public […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the Batang Magaling Act to improve employability of K-12 graduates
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Batang Magaling Act bill filed in the House of Representatives, which ensures that Senior High School (SHS) students are equipped with proper skills upon graduation as they enter the labour market. In the separate bills filed by representatives Camille A. Villar, Stella Luz A. Quimbo, and Gus […]