Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the International Day of Older Persons

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons with the theme, “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights” and 2025 Elderly Filipino Week from 1-7 October, with the theme, “Embracing Age: Living a Life with Dignity and Purpose.” […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons, on the International Day of Older Persons and Elderly Filipino Week

In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons and Elderly Filipino Week, the Commission on Human Rights is one with all Older Persons, the United Nations, the National Commission on Senior Citizens, other Government agencies and Civil Society Organisations, in recognizing the many positive contributions of our elders in our society. With the theme […]