Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passing of CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is one with our community of human right defenders in mourning the passing of Chairperson Gascon. Amidst the challenges faced by the CHR and the relentless personal attacks on his character and the CHR; he carried on with dignity, strength and courage. Never bitter, never fearful, he was equally […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passing of CHR Chairperson Chito Gascon
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Chairperson Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon. He passed away early this Saturday morning, 9 October 2021, due to Covid-19 complications. He was 57. At a time of unprecedented human rights challenges, Chair Chito courageously and steadfastly upheld the constitutional mandate of the Commission. Amidst […]