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) […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the celebration of International Day for Older Persons in the country
Today, the Commission on Human Rights joins in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons. The theme for this year’s observance is: “The Journey to Age Equality,” which aims to bring awareness to the urgency of preventing old age inequalities. As we celebrate the International Day for Older Persons, we express our deepest gratitude and […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights urging the DepEd to guarantee the use of the Filipino Sign Language in the proposed bill for inclusive education
The Commission on Human Rights urges the Department of Education (DepEd) to actively support the use of the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) in the proposed Senate Bill for Inclusive Education in recognition of the Filipino deaf community’s right to cultural and linguistic identity. The Commission, in solidarity with the deaf community, expresses concern with the […]