Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of National Autism Consciousness Week
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the Filipino nation in observing National Autism Consciousness Week. This year’s theme, “Mula Kamalayan Tungo sa Gawa: Pag-unlad ng Autism-ok Philippines,” poses this challenge: what have we done to dismantle barriers and build a nation where neurodiversity is celebrated as a strength? While significant strides have been made […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On this year’s celebration, themed “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) emphasizes the urgent need to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities in the Philippines. Genuine inclusion goes beyond mere accessibility; social stigma and systemic failures continue to create significant challenges. For many of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the International Day of Sign Languages and the International Week of the Deaf
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the global observance of the International Day of Sign Languages today, 23 September 2025, and the International Week of the Deaf. Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages not only affirms the identity and culture of deaf and hard of hearing communities, but also ensures their access […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending the enhanced accessibility of NAIA’s main arrival curbside to the public
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the recent decision of the administration of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to designate arrival Bays A8 and A9 for persons with disabilities. In addition, NAIA has also opened Terminal 1’s main arrival curbside, which was previously reserved for VIPs, to all passengers. This initiative is currently in […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the proliferation of fake identification cards for persons with disabilities
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its grave concern over reports of the alleged proliferation of fake identification cards (IDs) for persons with disabilities. Under Republic Act No. 7277, or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, as amended by Republic Act No. 10754, persons with disabilities are entitled to a 20 percent discount and […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the passage of the law that institutionalizes a policy of inclusion and services for learners with disabilities
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) celebrates the passage of Republic Act (RA) No. 11650 or “An Act Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education.” This is a significant step in ensuring that learners with disabilities gain equal access to education and opportunities. The law will […]
Statement of CHR Deputy Spokesperson, Marc Louis Siapno, on the death and alleged torture of a person with mental disability in Coron, Palawan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its CHR Region IV-B office in Palawan, is already investigating the case of Carlo Layaog, 23, who was accused of theft and later died after allegedly experiencing torture from a barangay kagawad and another civilian in Coron, Palawan. It is more concerning that, even before the victim reached […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on Congress’s approval of funding for the bill that proposes early voting for qualified senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities
In preparation for the May 2022 national and local elections, the Commission on Human Rights welcomes the move of the House of Representatives to approve the funding provision for the consolidated bill that will allow qualified senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities to cast their ballot within seven working days before the set date of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent police operation in Valenzuela resulting in the death of a special needs teenager
The Commission on Human Rights is launching a motu proprio investigation into the death of a special needs teenager, who was said to have been shot by a police officer involved in a raid on an illegal cockpit in Valenzuela City on Sunday, May 23. The victim, aged 18, was identified as Edwin Armigo, a […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, expressing support for the proposed bills seeking for greater accessibility and mobility for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the approval at committee level of several bills namely: House Bill 2224 or the ‘PWD-friendly and Safe Transportation Act’; House Bill 2017 or ‘An Act Mandating the Provision of Exclusive Parking Space for Persons with Disability and Penalizing Unauthorized Use Thereof’; and, House Bill 4596 or ‘An Act […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, 03 December, the Commission on Human Rights commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This annual observance aims to promote the rights and well-being of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of PWDs in every aspect of political, economic, social and cultural […]
Pahayag ng CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, ukol na video ng isang PWD na pinabababa sa jeep
Ikinababahala ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao ang insidente sangkot ang isang driver na pilit pinabababa ang isang person with disability (o PWD) na sakay ng jeep. Kita sa kumakalat na video ang pagtatanggol ng mga kapwa pasahero sa lalaking lulan ng isang wheelchair. Malinaw sa Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (Republic Act No. 7277) […]