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 upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections
The time has come once again for all of us to exercise one of our most crucial rights in today’s democracy: our right to vote. On 14 May 2018, today, the country comes together for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. To be elected are the positions of punong barangay (village captain); seven (7) […]