Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the proposed bill on protecting the rights of women deprived of liberty
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its support for House Bill No. 402, known as the “Dignity of Women Deprived of Liberty Act.” This bill aims to address the vulnerabilities faced by women in detention facilities and jails. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, we recognize the distinct needs of these women, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the release of Gerardo Dela Peña
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the release of Gerardo Dela Peña from the New Bilibid Prison on 30 June 2024. Dela Peña was arrested in 2013 at the age of 74. More than a decade later, he has overserved his sentence, not including the total good conduct time allowance points he accrued. Upon his […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the immediate release of the oldest political prisoner in the Philippines
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the Philippine government to expedite the release of Gerardo “Gerry” Dela Peña, the oldest political prisoner in the country, after having served more than a decade of his prison term as of 2024. Dela Peña, 85, was arrested on 21 March 2013 at the age of 74 in […]