Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the execution of a Filipino in Saudi Arabia

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its profound sadness and deep concern over the execution of a Filipino national in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and, in line with their request for privacy, urge the public and media to respect their wishes. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the recent cases of OFW death and maltreatment

The Commission is deeply saddened by the brutal death of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Constancia Dayag in Kuwait as well as the recent cruel treatment of Alyas Ana in Saudi Arabia. These fresh incidents of grim fate and maltreatment of OFWs, particularly in the Middle East, once again stress the need for the review of […]