Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the selection of the Philippines as host of Loss and Damage Fund Board
The Commission on Rights (CHR) looks forward to the significant role that the Philippines will take in the international climate change dialogue, as it has been selected as the lead State for the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board. Loss and damage, a term initially introduced during international climate negotiations, refers to a range of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending Banco de Oro for sharing its climate action best practices
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds Banco De Oro (BDO) Unibank, Inc. for its initiatives to help address the pervasive issue of climate change, in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP-BHR) and the Philippines’ National Climate Change Action Plan.[1] BDO Vice President and Head of the Sustainability […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights expressing concern and welcoming the humanitarian response of government agencies following the oil spill incident in Oriental Mindoro
The right to a healthy environment is crucial in the enjoyment of all other human rights. Environmental degradation, climate change, and pollution have all been proven to have significant negative impacts on human health, well-being, livelihood, mobility, as well as cultural identity. Following the capsizing of MT Princess Empress last 28 February 2023, which caused […]
PHL at the forefront of seeking climate justice with CHR’s landmark inquiry on the effects of climate change to human rights
PRESS RELEASE | 28 March 2018 QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) held the first public hearing probing the alleged responsibility of major fossil-fuel companies or so-called “carbon majors” to climate change and how this impacts the human rights of Filipinos.
CHR to conduct first hearing investigating possible contribution of carbon to climate change and its impact on human rights
Press Release | 26 March 2018 QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is set to proceed with its formal inquiry hearing starting Tuesday, 27 March 2018, as a response to a petition seeking to investigate so-called “carbon majors” for allegedly contributing to climate change and its impact on the rights of the Filipino people.