Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the attack against a barangay captain in Cagayan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of a barangay captain in Cagayan, who was gunned down by unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle on 09 May 2025. According to initial reports from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office II, the victim was reportedly followed into the barangay hall by an unidentified […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the attack against a partylist nominee in Manila
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the killing of a partylist nominee, who was gunned down by unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle on 28 April 2025. Reports say that the victim was shot multiple times and was declared dead on arrival following the attack which occurred inside a barangay gymnasium in […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the deadly shooting of a local official and civilians during a campaign sortie in Rizal, Cagayan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the fatal shooting incident that transpired during a campaign sortie in Barangay Illuru Sur, Rizal, Cagayan on 23 April 2025. The case has been referred to CHR Region II for prompt and thorough investigation to ensure appropriate action is taken in response to this grave incident. The […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the shootout during a campaign rally in Albuera, Leyte
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the brazen attack against a political candidate and members of their campaign team during a rally in Albuera, Leyte. On 10 April 2025, in Barangay Tinag-an, Albuera, a campaign sortie turned violent when an unidentified assailant opened fire. A minor was the first to be shot, followed by […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a poll candidate and an incumbent barangay captain during a campaign rally in Abra
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the violence that erupted during a campaign rally in Barangay Nagtupacan, Lagangilang, Abra on 07 April 2025. According to initial reports, the altercation began as a brawl and escalated into a gunfight, claiming the lives of a candidate for Sangguniang Bayan and an incumbent barangay captain, both of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the ambush of a barangay chairperson in Lanao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the recent ambush involving a barangay official in Lanao del Sur. Amid the current implementation of the gun ban in view of the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, it is deeply alarming that killings involving public officials and political candidates continue to occur. According to reports, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay official in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the brazen killing of a barangay official in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, on 5 February 2025. In line with our constitutional mandate, CHR has deployed a Quick Response Operation through CHR Regional Office IX to aid in uncovering the truth and ensuring justice. According to reports, a […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of local executives and an electoral candidate in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional offices, is conducting an independent investigation on the reported killings of local executives and election candidates in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao. We denounce similar incidents which violate the most fundamental of all rights—the right to life—this time affecting public officials and candidates as we approach […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the separate incidents of killings of political candidates and election officers in the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the spate of killings committed against political candidates and election officers in the country. It is deeply alarming that, despite efforts by the government and law enforcement agencies to foster peace ahead of the elections, a culture of violence persists—normalizing killings and other forms of harassment as […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the killing of a partylist representative of an agricultural workers’ sector
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) decries the brazen ambush of Ponciano Onia, president of the Abono Partylist, which advocates for Filipino farmers in the Congress. Onia, also an incumbent municipal councilor of Umingan town, Pangasinan was ruthlessly attacked and showered with bullets while he was driving home on 07 December 2024. The CHR acknowledges […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the series of killings targeting barangay officials in Leyte and Ilocos Norte
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raises serious concern over the disturbing increase in killings of barangay officials across the country. These incidents are particularly alarming as they appear to escalate with the approach of the 2025 local and national elections. In response, CHR, through its regional offices, has initiated motu proprio investigations and Quick […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the killing of the chief of the association of barangay captains in Bulacan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killings of the president of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) and his driver in an ambush in Barangay Ligas, Malolos City, Bulacan. CHR Region 3 has already launched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to take cognisance of the matter, mobilizing resources to aid in the […]