Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the attack in Sumisip, Basilan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the recent attack in Sumisip, Basilan, on 22 January 2025, which has disrupted the peace and stability that the province has worked hard to achieve. The violent assault led to the tragic loss of two soldiers, injuries to several others, and the displacement of families—further exacerbating the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights raising alarm over shooting incidents involving local officials in Abra
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over a series of shooting incidents involving local officials in Abra, which have now totaled three incidents in just three weeks. The latest victim was Pidigan, Abra Vice Mayor Noel Bisares, who survived an attack by an unidentified gunman on 12 September 2024, while inside his […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the killing of a barangay councilor in Cebu
The Commission on Human Rights has immediately dispatched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) team to investigate the attack on Antonio Harry Godinez, a kagawad in Barangay Cogon, Cebu, which occurred on 07 September 2024. Unidentified gunmen reportedly chased and shot Godinez multiple times while he was riding his motorcycle on his way home. According to […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the shooting of a barangay captain in Cavite
As part of our Constitutional mandate to investigate alleged human rights violations in the country, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has taken cognisance of the reported murder of Rodrigo Tanagas, a barangay captain in Cavite, on 31 August 2024. Reports say that Tanagas was gunned down by a riding-in-tandem while he was helping the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of a minor inside a barangay hall for alleged theft in Cabuyao, Laguna
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the killing of a minor, who was called for questioning for alleged theft, inside a barangay hall in Cabuyao, Laguna. The CHR Region IV-A has launched a motu proprio investigation to take cognizance of the matter. According to reports, the suspect, intoxicated at the time, entered the barangay […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay captain inside a barangay hall in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of a barangay captain in Arayat, Pampanga, who was intently targeted inside the barangay hall. The CHR Region 3 has taken cognisance of the incident and has deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to determine the details behind the incident. According to reports, barangay captain […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the ambush committed against a vice mayor and bodyguard in Maguindanao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the killing of Roldan Benito, the vice mayor of South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, and Weng Marcos, his bodyguard, on 02 August 2024. Reports indicate that Benito, along with his family and bodyguard, were in a pickup truck in Brgy. Pandan when armed individuals with long firearms attacked […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the death of a 19-year-old maritime academy cadet allegedly due to punishment
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the death of Cadet Vince Andrew Delos Reyes, a 19-year-old Maritime academy cadet in Calamba, Laguna, reportedly as a result of severe physical exercise imposed as punishment by his upperclass. “The Commission has zero tolerance for such actions. Such practices not only jeopardize the physical well-being of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the attempted grenade attack against Bulacan Vice Mayor Alvarez
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) decries the attempted ambush against Bulacan Vice Mayor John Bong Alvarez last 04 June 2024. Reports point out that an unidentified riding-in-tandem tailed the convoy of Vice Mayor Alvarez from his residence and tossed a grenade into the direction of his vehicle. When the first grenade failed to detonate, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights expressing its concern on a barangay ordinance in Abra that proposed the death penalty for illegal garbage dumping
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over a barangay ordinance in Abra that proposed the death penalty for a third offense of illegal garbage dumping. This ordinance not only represents a severe disregard for human rights but also trivializes the most fundamental right of all–the right to life. According to reports, six […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights expressing its concern on a barangay ordinance in Abra that proposed the death penalty for illegal garbage dumping
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over a barangay ordinance in Abra that proposed the death penalty for a third offense of illegal garbage dumping. This ordinance not only represents a severe disregard for human rights but also trivializes the most fundamental right of all–the right to life. According to reports, six […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the attack against safety officers in Quezon City
⚠️Trigger warning: Killing, violence, harm⚠️ The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its deep concern over an attack against barangay safety officers and a policeman in Barangay Payatas-A, Quezon City on 10 April 2024. According to reports, a man went on a stabbing spree, killing a barangay safety officer and injuring two other safety officers, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Tumpag Jumalon
The Commission on Human Rights, through its regional office in Region X, has launched a Quick Response Operation to conduct an independent motu proprio investigation of the violent attack resulting in the death of Juan Tumpag Jumalon, also known on-air as ‘DJ Johnny Walker,’ in Calamba town Misamis Occidental. The said incident happened early Sunday […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the recent cases of violence against members of vulnerable sectors
⚠️Trigger warning: Murder, killings, assault⚠️ In line with our mandate to defend the rights of vulnerable sectors, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in National Capital Region and Region III are conducting independent motu propio investigations on the recent reports of separate violence resulting in the death of a 7-year-old child in Manila; an elderly […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of Abra lawyer Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate
Gunned down in public and in broad daylight, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the killing of lawyer Maria Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales-Alzate. Based on initial news reports, two unidentified assailants boarding a motorcycle got close to the lawyer’s vehicle and opened fire at least eight times on Thursday, 14 September 2023. She was parked […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights strongly condemning the series of cases of violence against young women
⚠️ Trigger warning: Murder, rape, killings, assault ⚠️ The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly deplores the series of separate incidences of violence committed against young women in Cebu City, Negros Oriental, and Naga City. The first case involves the gruesome murder of a 19-year-old in Cebu City who was later identified as Rhea Mae […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the gun attack against a Remate photojournalist and his family, and the death threats against VERA Files
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses solidarity with the media community in strongly condemning the gun attack on Remate Online photojournalist Joshua Abiad and his family and the death threats against fact-checking media organization VERA Files. Based on the police report, Abiad sustained two gunshot wounds after two unidentified assailants shot his vehicle multiple […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the slain family in Negros
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the brutal killing of a family of four at their home in Sitio Kangkiling, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental on Wednesday, 14 June 2023. CHR, through its office in Region VI, already dispatched investigators to pursue the truth behind the killings and seek justice for […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the recent spate of violence and killings targeting government officials
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on 4 March 2023 by armed men equipped with military gear in an attack that left eight others dead and 17 people injured. Police reports reveal that three of Governor Degamo’s suspected killers were dishonorably discharged from the Philippine Army; […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ambush of Aparri town vice mayor and his aides
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) launched a Quick Response Operation for an independent motu proprio investigation on the brazen ambush of Aparri, Cagayan Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda and his five aides on 19 February 2023 in Nueva Vizcaya. According to initial police reports, the victims were allegedly attacked in broad daylight by six armed […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay chairman in Lipa, Batangas
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is once again gravely alarmed by another violent attack against a public official. On 26 February 2023, CHR monitored news reports regarding the killing of San Carlos Barangay Captain Vivencio Palo who was shot dead at around 5:15AM in Lipa, Batangas. CHR, through its regional office in Calabarzon, immediately […]