Message of Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc during the Briefing on the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) (26 April 2023)
26 April 2023, Mabini Hall, Malacañang Good morning to all. Distinguished guests, friends, ladies, and gentlemen. In the last couple of days, we have had a meaningful dialogue with Ms. Signe Poulsen, Senior Human Rights Adviser, United Nations Human Rights, and Mr. Ben Buckland and Ms. Manachaya Yankittikul from the Association for the Prevention of […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged reports of cruel and degrading punishment meted to minors in Trece Martires, Cavite
The Commission on Human Rights has recently been made aware of a video showing four minors made to walk naked as punishment for allegedly bathing in the river. While the Commission understands the importance of discipline in child rearing, the alleged punishment meted out to the minors involved is cruel, degrading, and excessive. Such form […]
CHR pushes for torture prevention measures in PHL
27 June 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR pushes for torture prevention measures in PHL QUEZON CITY—On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2017, June 26, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is pushing for the continuous advancement of the Philippines’ torture prevention measures by calling for the establishment of a National Preventative Measure […]