Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the local government of Basilan for the passage of its first ordinance protecting human rights defenders in the province
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) fully supports the recent enactment of the “Basilan Province Human Rights Defenders’ Protection Ordinance” by its provincial government on 8 August 2024. This ordinance marks the first-ever local legislation by a provincial government specifically dedicated to the protection of human rights defenders. Notably, this ordinance provides a clear definition […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the arrest of a former human rights group leader in Digos City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has taken cognizance of the arrest of Jay Apiag, a former secretary general of KARAPATAN Southern Mindanao, on 13 August 2024. He is currently being detained at the Buhangin Police Station after being arrested in Digos City. Apiag is facing charges of attempted murder, as well as illegal possession […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged abduction of two young women environment defenders in Bataan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has dispatched a quick response operation through its office in Region III to probe the alleged abduction of two young environment defenders and community volunteers, namely Jonila Castro, 21, and Jhed Tamano, 22. The two young women were reported missing by the anti-reclamation network AKAP KA Manila Bay on 2 […]