Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation and the global community in the observance of the National Indigenous Peoples Day on 9 August 2025 in solidarity with the continuing struggle and aspirations of Indigenous Peoples across the Philippines. This year’s global theme, “Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures,” highlights both the […]
Bombing of lumad schools against int’l humanitarian law – CHR
11 August 2017 PRESS RELEASE Bombing of lumad schools against int’l humanitarian law – CHR QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights took a stand against threats to bomb lumad schools saying that it would violate the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) that gives protection to non-combatants, civilians, as well as civilian properties and institutions, during […]