CHR backs Universal Social Pension bill
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has issued an advisory expressing its strong support for Senate Bill No. 2929, or the proposed Universal Social Pension Act, which seeks to institutionalize monthly financial assistance for all older persons in the Philippines. Under the measure, indigent senior citizens will receive a monthly stipend of ₱1,000, while non-indigents […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting bills that advocate for the healthcare needs of the elderly population
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the filing of various Senate bills which address the need for State protection for the right to health of elderly persons in the country. Particularly, Senate Bill (SB) No. 979, or the “Senior Citizens’ Hospital Act,” and SB No. 2687, or the “Philippine Geriatric Center Act” ensure that […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the proposed universal social pension for all Filipino senior citizens
The Commission on Human Rights acknowledges the approval of House Bill 10423 by the House of Representatives in its third and final reading. This bill, also referred to as the “Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges, and for Other Purposes,” was authored by United Senior […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the five-year Philippine Action Plan for Senior Citizens
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the launch of a five-year Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2023-2028). This program strengthens our commitment to advocate for the rights of the elderly in the country. The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) launched the PPASC 2023-2028 on 02 October 2023. The action plan […]
Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines hosts two-day Asia-Pacific workshop on the human rights of older persons
The Manila workshop on the human rights of older persons, held on 29-30 August 2023, concluded with the adoption of the Call to Action on strengthening the advocacy of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in the Asia-Pacific region for an international framework for the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons. The […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines at the 13th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (04 April 2023)
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines at the 13th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing, agenda item 6 (Follow-up to resolution 77/190: Follow-up of the focus areas of the twelfth session – Discussion on normative inputs) Delivered in person by Commissioner Beda A. Epres4 April 2023, United Nations Headquarters, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights
supporting the House Bill expanding incentives for hiring employable elders
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its support for House Bill (HB) No. 2384 which seeks to increase incentives for private entities that hire the elderly. Authored by House representatives Paolo Duterte, Eric Yap, Edvic Yap, and Jeffrey Soriano, the bill aims to expand job opportunities for the elderly, effectively amending parts of the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for a UN convention on the rights of older persons
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins its fellow national human rights institutions (NHRIs), civil society, and elderly rights advocates in the calls for a United Nations (UN) Convention on the rights of older persons. This week, 27 February to 05 March 2023, as we once again invite everyone to participate in the #AgeWithRights Global […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the PAO appeal for the release of elderly and sickly persons deprived of liberty
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the appeal of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) to the Office of the President (OP) for the grant of executive clemency to 301 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) composed mostly of those elderly and ailing. In line with the Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative Justice Programmes […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the enactment into law of the Social Pension for Indigent Seniors Act
More than a decade has passed since the enactment of Republic Act (RA) No. 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010, which mandates the monthly distribution of PhP500 subsidy for indigent seniors. The PhP500 social pension has declined in value throughout the years, especially now that we are facing price hikes amid the […]
Invitation to sign an Open Letter
To be signed by civil society organizations (like NGOs), national human rights institutions and bodies of other type like equality bodies, universities, councils of seniors at local level, universities of third age, health and care facilities and others Scroll down for the on-line form to sign the letter on behalf of your organization and for […]
[WATCH] Opening message of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit’s for the celebration of the UN International Day of Older Persons and the kick-off event for the Filipino Elderly Week:
