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Friday, April 17, 2026 - 1:04 PM

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the protection of economic and social rights amid rising fuel costs

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over rising fuel costs and their impact on the enjoyment of economic and social rights, particularly among vulnerable and marginalized sectors. Amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, these increases have cascading effects on the Philippine economy, driving up the prices of transportation, food, and other essential goods […]