Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay official in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the brazen killing of a barangay official in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, on 5 February 2025. In line with our constitutional mandate, CHR has deployed a Quick Response Operation through CHR Regional Office IX to aid in uncovering the truth and ensuring justice. According to reports, a […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the criminality and violence in Zamboanga City
Security of persons against arbitrary deprivation of life is one of the vital responsibilities of the government to the populace. Ensuring that persons live in a society free from harm, conflict, or threats, is a shared responsibility amongst multiple government agencies and stakeholders. The recent incidents of violence in Region IX and Basilan pose a […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of local executives and an electoral candidate in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional offices, is conducting an independent investigation on the reported killings of local executives and election candidates in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao. We denounce similar incidents which violate the most fundamental of all rights—the right to life—this time affecting public officials and candidates as we approach […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the slain migrant worker in Kuwait
The CHR expresses its deepest sympathies and sends prayers to the family and friends of overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban, who was found dead after being reported missing. The CHR acknowledges the efforts of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in seeking justice for Dafnie Nacalaban. No Filipino should […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the series of killings targeting barangay officials in Leyte and Ilocos Norte
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raises serious concern over the disturbing increase in killings of barangay officials across the country. These incidents are particularly alarming as they appear to escalate with the approach of the 2025 local and national elections. In response, CHR, through its regional offices, has initiated motu proprio investigations and Quick […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the killing of a woman media worker in Zamboanga City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the killing of another media worker in Zamboanga City, who was attacked just a few meters away from her house on 22 October 2024. Ma. Vilma Rodriguez, a media worker affiliated with eMedia Productions, was shot three times by a riding-in-tandem assailant. She managed to walk home […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the series of attacks committed against election candidates, local officials, and community peacekeepers across the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly denounces the recent surge of violence targeting election candidates and officials in various parts of the country. Despite the recent conclusion of the filing of certificates of candidacy, incidents of assault and violence have already been reported and have been taken cognizance by the Commission. On 25 September […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the killings of a municipal councilor and an IP leader in Maguindanao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the separate killings of Mohammad Usman Alamada and Elvin Moires on 15 September 2024. As the country’s national human rights institution, the Commission has initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding these tragic incidents. According to police reports, Alamada, a municipal councilor of Buluan City, was shot […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the killings of barangay officials in Sultan Kudarat
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the separate attacks committed against barangay officials in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Sur. It is important to note that these incidents occurred before the supposed plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament Bill 223 to be conducted on 07 September 2024, but was […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay captain inside a barangay hall in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of a barangay captain in Arayat, Pampanga, who was intently targeted inside the barangay hall. The CHR Region 3 has taken cognisance of the incident and has deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to determine the details behind the incident. According to reports, barangay captain […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killings of two women and a child in Las Piñas City
⚠️(Trigger Warning: Violence, killings, assault)⚠️ The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the killings of three individuals in Las Piñas City. According to reports, a woman and her niece and nephew, aged 19 and 11, were killed after being struck with a two-by-two wooden plank (dos-por-dos) by her live-in partner in Barangay Pulang Lupa […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the series of attacks against barangay officials
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by the series of reported attacks against barangay officials. At least seven incidents of alleged ambushes, with 11 people killed, eight of which are barangay officials, have already been recorded as of this writing. On 08 February 2024, Roberto Carpio, a councilor in Nueva Ecija, was allegedly […]