Statement of the Commission on Human Rights
supporting the House Bill expanding incentives for hiring employable elders
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its support for House Bill (HB) No. 2384 which seeks to increase incentives for private entities that hire the elderly. Authored by House representatives Paolo Duterte, Eric Yap, Edvic Yap, and Jeffrey Soriano, the bill aims to expand job opportunities for the elderly, effectively amending parts of the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on Grandparent’s Week
Today, the Commission on Human Rights, together with communities everywhere in the Philippines, joins in the celebration of Grandparent’s Week. Proclamation No. 757, s. 1996 sets aside 11-18 March as the annual week-long celebration of Grandparent’s week in recognition of the importance of fostering love and care for the elderly and the need to inculcate […]