CHR and PTFoMS forge stronger partnership to protect media workers’ rights and safety
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) have formalised a landmark partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 27 August 2025 at the CHR Central Office in Quezon City. The agreement seeks to bolster efforts to safeguard the rights of media workers amid […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the report of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan on the state of freedom of expression and the press in the Philippines
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of the Philippines acknowledges the recommendations presented by United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, following her official visit to the country in January 2024. These recommendations reflect both progress made and the urgent reforms still needed to protect and promote free expression […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding PTFoMS for the prompt action on the intimidation committed against journalists during a demolition incident in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on its proactive efforts to conduct an investigation regarding the reports received on journalists being threatened while covering a violent demolition at Sitio Balubad, Brgy. Anunas, Angeles City, Pampanga on 12 March 2024. Charges on robbery with intimidation, grave threat, […]