CHR issues position paper on promoting human rights-based approaches in establishing legal frameworks for artificial intelligence
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), as the country’s national human rights institution, remains steadfast in its mandate to safeguard the rights of all Filipinos, including in the digital sphere. In line with this, CHR has issued a position paper underscoring the urgent need to establish clear legal frameworks to guide the development and regulation […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting House Bill No. 8009 or the Expanded Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act
As the country’s Ombud for Gender and Children, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports House Bill (HB) No. 8009, or the Expanded Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act. Recently approved in its second reading in the House of Representatives on 16 May 2023, this bill seeks to amend the Anti-Violence against Women and […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights expressing grave alarm over incidences of violence against women and children
⚠️Trigger warning: Murder, rape, killings, assault⚠️ Violence, in whatever form, is never acceptable. Beyond the serious consequences it inflicts upon those directly affected, the culture of fear and insecurity arising from violent incidents also impacts communities and further highlights the role of government in protecting the rights of all, including the rights to life, liberty, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the sexual assault against a minor by a TNVS driver
It has come to the attention of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) the alleged sexual harassment of a 17-year-old girl by a Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) driver in Pasay City. According to initial reports, the male driver introduced himself to the victim as a ride-hailing app vehicle service, but eventually convinced the victim […]
Gender Ombud calls for justice and condemns GBV against women and girls
The Commission on Human Rights, as Gender Ombud condemns and calls for justice for the recent acts of violence committed against women and girls this holiday season. On 22 December 2022, a four year old girl from Pangasinan was a victim of rape-slay. Three days later, 25 December 2022, a woman was shot to death […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the red-tagging of an LGBTQI leader on SMNI news program
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern on the red-tagging of Irish Inoceto, the chairperson of the Iloilo Pride Team, by anchors Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celiz and Dr. Lorraine Marie Badoy, on the SMNI program “Laban kasama ang Bayan” aired on 24 October 2022. In the said program, the anchors claimed that Inoceto […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann De Guia, welcoming the House Speaker’s support for the legislative agenda for women
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the expression of support from the leadership of the House of Representative (HOR) for women solons and their legislative agenda. In his message during the organizational meeting of the Association of Women Legislators Foundation, Inc. (AWLFI), House Speaker Martin Romualdez vowed to be consultative and collaborative with the […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent spate of violence perpetrated against women and killings across different localities in the country
The right to life is a natural right guaranteed to all individuals without distinction and goes beyond the rights to mere existence. From this basic entitlement, every individual has the corresponding rights to liberty and security from cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment. It is most concerning that the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has in […]
Statement of the CHR Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights Center calling for the immediate take down and investigation of businesses selling shirts depicting sexual objectification of women
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) as Gender Ombud is deeply alarmed and concerned that t-shirts portraying women in hypersexualized positions are openly marketed in different online platforms in the country. A report by Women’s Legal and Human Rights Bureau, a feminist non-government organisation, has alerted the CHR that the company called KNPP is openly […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights as Gender Ombud condemning sexist and misogynistic campaigning and violence against women in politics
The Commission on Human Rights, as Gender Ombud, joins the collective condemnation of the manipulated and fabricated videos of Aika Robredo circulating online. The sexist and misogynistic style of campaigning in Philippine elections must stop. Since 2016, the Commission has spoken out against the rampant and normalized sexism and misogyny during and even after elections. […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the inappropriate behavior displayed by local bets during a campaign rally in Laguna
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the acts of two political candidates during a campaign rally in Laguna. A video of the incident shows the two local bets gyrating their hips while sitting on a female supporter. One of the political aspirants was also seen removing the face mask of a female supporter. We […]
Statement of the CHR Center for Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights – Gender Ombud celebrates law against child marriage; alarmed of BTA members’ plea for veto
The Commission on Human Rights, as the Country’s Gender Ombud, celebrates the passage of Republic Act No. 11596, also known as an Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage. The passage of the Act is a gender equality and child rights milestone, establishing the Country’s commitment in abolishing traditional and cultural practices and structures that […]