Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the commemoration of the National Rare Disease Week
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in commemorating the 2025 National Rare Disease Week (NRDW), which is observed during the last week of February. NRDW in the Philippines was established through Presidential Proclamation No. 1989, s. 2010, to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Filipinos with rare diseases. In the country, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the call for a better public information campaign on PhilHealth benefits and services
To further improve the healthcare system in the country, it is crucial that information campaigns are designed to reach all sectors of society, particularly those who belong to the vulnerable, marginalised, and disadvantaged groups. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) fully supports the Senate’s call for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to emphasize the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the recently approved amendments on the Universal Healthcare Act in the Senate
The recent rise in illnesses and viruses has deprived Filipinos of various opportunities to live comfortably, making it an ongoing challenge in the country. Despite the passage of various legislations and initiatives aimed at addressing this problem, much remains to be done to ensure that the attainable standard of health is recognized as a fundamental […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the House support for initiatives promoting and improving dental health
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the commitment of the House of Representatives to prioritise measures, which will allow Filipinos to better access dental health in their respective localities. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez has recently expressed his support for initiatives, which promote health education and access to dental care. Particularly, he mentioned […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending the free breast cancer screening in Quezon City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the efforts made by the Quezon City Health Department to conduct a free breast cancer screening for almost 20,000 women in six districts in Quezon City. According to a report, out of 22,476 women who underwent breast cancer screening, 146 tested positive for breast mass. Eight women underwent […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline de Guia, on the national dengue epidemic
This is the statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline de Guia, on the national dengue epidemic
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the Universal Health Coverage Bill
07 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the passage of the Universal Health Coverage Bill The Commission on Human Rights lauds the recent passage of House Bill No. 5784 or the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Bill, which aims to provide Filipino citizens with comprehensive health care […]