Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on its continuous monitoring of the situation in the KOJC compound
The Commission on Human Rights continuously monitors the situation in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City, as well as the ongoing police operations to serve the alias warrant of arrest on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and the other accused. Through the investigation by our Region XI personnel on the ground, the CHR […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the draft DepEd curriculum citing red-tagging and EJKs as human rights violations
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent move by the Department of Education (DepEd) to recognise ‘red-tagging, trolling, and extrajudicial killings (EJKs)’ as examples of serious human rights violations in its draft curriculum for Araling Panlipunan in basic education. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, CHR has long denounced the act […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on possible human rights violations during the 2022 general elections
Today, 09 May 2022, Filipino citizens are once again urged to exercise their right of suffrage and cast their vote for the Philippine National and Local Elections. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) affirms and protects the right to vote as a fundamental political right. Qualified voters can and should participate in the process of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Recent Findings of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) takes note of the report of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, on the recent findings of human rights violation in the country’s campaign against illegal drugs. As the country’s national human rights institution, CHR urges the government to acknowledge and address the observations of the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, clarifying CHR’s mandate on upholding the human rights of all
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) would like to thank Congressman Rodante Marcoleta for the opportunity to clarify the long-standing misconception on the mandate of CHR. We have always stood for the respect and protection of the human rights and dignity of all. As such, we equally believe in making sure that all perpetrators of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the President’s statement during the UN General Assembly
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) notes the statement of the President before the United Nations General Assembly, particularly on affirming the government’s commitment to protect human rights. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, CHR acknowledges that government can do more and better in fulfilling its obligations in protecting the human rights of […]
DOJ, CHR sign data sharing agreement vital to AO 35 cases of extra-legal killings, enforced disappearances, torture and other grave human rights violations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) / Administrative Order No. 35 Secretariat (AO 35) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) today signed a Data Sharing Agreement, the fruitful culmination of collaboration between CHR and DOJ in furtherance of the mandate of AO 35. Signed during a virtual ceremony led by CHR Commissioner Leah Tanodra-Armamento and […]
COVID-19: Exceptional measures should not be cover for human rights abuses and violations – Bachelet
GENEVA (27 April 2020) – As Governments face the formidable challenge of protecting people from COVID-19, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has called on them to ensure human rights are not violated under the guise of exceptional or emergency measures. “Emergency powers should not be a weapon governments can wield to quash […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in observance of the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
The Commission on Human Rights joins the observance today, 24 March 2020, of the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims. The right to full and complete truth regarding such violations is key to providing justice, reparation, and honor for the dignity of […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the call of UN experts to probe human rights violations in the Philippines
We urge the Philippine government to give serious attention to the call of the 11 special rapporteurs of the United Nations for an independent probe into the alleged human rights violations in the country, including attacks on rights and liberties, human rights defenders, and democratic institutions among others. It is worthy to stress that earning […]
CHR CONDEMNS ABU SAYYAF ATTACK, CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS
31 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR CONDEMNS ABU SAYYAF ATTACK, CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the attack of the Abu Sayyaf group in Maluso, Basilan, last August 21, resulting in the death of nine people. CHR also calls for the protection of civilians in terrorist-stricken areas. […]