CHR Report: Access to marine resources crucial in ensuring the rights and welfare of artisanal fisherfolks
In aid of creating an enabling environment for the protection and realization of the rights of artisanal fisherfolks, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ESCR) Center, released the monitoring report on the human rights situation of the said sector. The fisherfolk sector is facing many human rights issues […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the release of P500-million fuel subsidy for farmers and fisherfolk
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent announcement of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to release ₱500 million this March to help farmers and fisherfolk stay afloat amid the rapid rise of oil prices brought upon by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The DA will sign a joint circular with the Department of […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez Dumpit, Focal Commissioner for Women’s and Gender Rights, on the dire situation of women fisherfolks in the time of Covid-19 pandemic
One of the key sectors identified by the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) are women fisherfolks. Despite the significant size of the fishing industry and its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and despite the fact that fish is a huge part of Filipino diet, fisherfolks remain to be among the poorest of the […]
Statement of Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Senate proposal to provide cash grant to farmers and fishermen amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds and echoes the push for Senate Bill No. 2100 that seeks “to provide direct cash assistance to small-scale farmers and municipal fisherfolk whose livelihoods have been most severely impacted by the prolonged lockdowns and economic recession brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.” While the crisis is primarily a public […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, commending the provision of assistance and aid to farmers and fisherfolks affected by recent typhoons
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the various aid and support it provides for farmers and fisherfolks who were affected by the onslaught of typhoons Rolly and Quinta. Through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), the agency allocated PhP1 billion fund to cover the losses suffered by farmers. […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the plight of farmers and fisherfolk during the COVID-19 pandemic
It has been more than a month since the island of Luzon was placed in enhanced community quarantine. In order to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing measures were implemented; travel restrictions were put in place; and curfew hours were applied. Food security has been one of the primary challenges of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, commending the passage of the Sagip Saka Act
The Commission commends the President’s approval of the Sagip Saka Act or Republic Act 11321, a measure that will help improve the quality of life of 10 million farmers and fisherfolks by institutionalizing an enterprise program for them. The agricultural sector provides food security for the country but they are often mired in poverty and […]