Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the year 2025 with a positive outlook on advancing the human rights landscape in the country
The year 2024 has witnessed various challenges and developments in the human rights situation in the Philippines. As such, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reaffirms its commitment to upholding its mandate to protect and promote the dignity of all as we welcome the new year. We have all worked hard this year to advance […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights wishing for lasting justice and peace in the year 2023
The year 2022 is marked by transitions—from the national elections to our collective movement towards this new state of normal following the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the rest of the nation, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) was no stranger to meaningful change. This year, the country’s independent national human rights institution welcomed the new members […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the new year
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) greets every Filipino—at home and those overseas—as we welcome the new year. It gives us hope that, as the pandemic forced individuals in unprecedented situations, we have seen fellow Filipinos go above and beyond in helping their fellow kababayans in distress. From community pantry initiatives during the community quarantine; […]