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 reports of media harassment during the KOJC standoff
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reaffirms the indispensable role of the media in upholding truth and transparency for the benefit of Filipino society. A free and independent press is a cornerstone of democracy, and any act of harassment against media workers is an attack on the flow of truthful information that allows citizens to […]