Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the call of PDLs from Negros for food and medical budget increase
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the reported case of inadequate resources for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), particularly at the Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) in Bago City. The CHR stands in solidarity with the PDLs in their appeal to lawmakers for an increased budget for food and medicine. Reports indicate […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline de Guia, in support of Senate Bill No. 1100
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the filing of Senate Bill No. 1100, a legislative measure filled by Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa which seeks the transfer, control and supervision of provincial and sub-provincial jails to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in order to achieve a uniform and standard set of policies […]