Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged rescue of Lumad children in Cebu
The Commission on Human Rights has already dispatched an investigation team yesterday, 15 February 2021, to look into the situation involving the alleged rescue of Lumad children in a university in Cebu City. Given the different claims involving the incident, our interest is to pin down the truth and we look forward to the cooperation […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the closure order against UCCP Haran housing the Lumads and the alleged attack of paramilitary group
The Commission on Human Rights expresses alarm on the alleged forced entry of bolo-wielding paramilitary group Alamara inside the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) Haran Compound where 500 Lumad evacuees, including 236 children and infants are housed. The incident happened following the resolution passed by the Region XI’s Regional Peace and Order […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the suspension of operation of Lumad schools
The recent suspension of operation ordered by the Department of Education (DepEd) against 55 Lumad schools in the Davao region causes concern to the Commission on Human Rights as it affects children, who are also indigenous peoples (IP), recognised as part of the country’s most vulnerable sectors. While we recognise the need to address security […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann De Guia, on the motu proprio investigation of human rights violation committed to lumad victims of human trafficking in Sual, Pangasinan
The Commission on Human Rights has launched a motu proprio investigation on an alleged case of human trafficking involving lumad victims from Quezon, Bukidnon after information was received from various labor groups. Thirty-four (34) of them were able to escape a fish pen in Sual, Pangasinan after being forced to work 15 hours a day […]
CHR, Lumad leaders hold dialogue on IP welfare in Mindanao
QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) engaged Lumad leaders and representatives in a dialogue on Monday, 19 February 2018, concerning the welfare and grievances of Indigenous People (IPs) in Mindanao.
Statement of CHR Spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline C. De Guia on the Grievances of Lumads
The Lumads are among the most vulnerable sectors of society. It is expedient that any issues that further put them in the margins be addressed immediately. The Commission on Human Rights has taken cognizance of the various issues they have expressed (during a dialogue with CHR today, February 19). The Commission assures the conduct of […]