CHR supports Media and Entertainment Workers’ Welfare Act, proposes key enhancements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of media and entertainment workers in the country. In line with this, the Commission has issued a position paper on Senate Bill (SB) No. 2427, also known as the Media and Entertainment Workers’ Welfare Act, which is currently pending before […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the court victory of journalist Atom Araullo vs red-taggers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent decision of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 306, which ruled in favor of journalist Atom Araullo in his civil suit against SMNI hosts Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz, who accused him of being associated with communist terrorist ideologies in their talk show. In […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the call of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan for the Philippine government to address issues concerning media workers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the urgent appeal made by United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, urging the Philippine government to review the cases of journalists facing legal charges and address the alarming incidents of media killings in the country. As the country’s independent national human […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on recent job layoffs in the media industry
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscores the vital role of the media as the Fourth Estate in safeguarding every Filipino’s access to information and freedom of expression. As such, we extend our solidarity and acknowledge the challenges faced by media workers affected by layoffs across various media outlets. This statement comes in light of […]
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 lauding PTFoMS for the prompt action on the intimidation committed against journalists during a demolition incident in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on its proactive efforts to conduct an investigation regarding the reports received on journalists being threatened while covering a violent demolition at Sitio Balubad, Brgy. Anunas, Angeles City, Pampanga on 12 March 2024. Charges on robbery with intimidation, grave threat, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the online threats made against TV5 journalist Ed Lingao and host Lourd de Veyra
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) remains firm in its stance to defend the free press and calls for the protection of all media workers in the country. We do not and cannot take lightly any threats or any allusions to harm the lives of journalists, regardless if such statements are deliberate or cursory. On […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, in Support of the Proposed Media Workers’ Welfare Act
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the filing of Senate Bill No. 1820, a legislative measure filed by Senate President Vicente Sotto, which aims to create a basic compensation scheme to include the adequate compensation for hazardous media coverages and guarantee the security of tenure or regularization for all media workers. The proposed Media Workers’ […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, in celebration of the National Press Week
The Commission on Human Rights is in solidarity with the media community in celebrating the National Press Week. The press plays a vital role in fostering social good and in enabling other freedoms by speaking truth to power and bringing relevant information to the public. To truly commemorate the importance of the press, it is […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on case of the teacher-student incident aired over a radio programme
Media has an undeniable role in truth-telling, especially when done to fight injustices and violations of human rights. But it must always to do so to complement the rule of law, not supplant it. The Commission on Human Rights believes that every allegation of cruelty committed against children, especially in spaces we expect to be […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
This is the statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao