Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the burning of a former press club president’s van
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the burning of a vehicle belonging to a former president of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club in Sagay town, Camiguin. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM on 10 May 2025, when unidentified individuals set the van of Manuel Jaudian ablaze. The CHR received the report through […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the attack against a broadcaster in Negros Occidental
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the brazen attempt on the life of a radio blocktimer whose home in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, was riddled with bullets on 20 April 2025. CHR Region VI has promptly launched a Quick Response Operation to take cognizance of the incident. According to reports, the victim awoke […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the gun attack against a Remate photojournalist and his family, and the death threats against VERA Files
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses solidarity with the media community in strongly condemning the gun attack on Remate Online photojournalist Joshua Abiad and his family and the death threats against fact-checking media organization VERA Files. Based on the police report, Abiad sustained two gunshot wounds after two unidentified assailants shot his vehicle multiple […]