Statement of the Commission on Human Rights expressing support for the proposed “Social Work Scholarship Act” in the House of Representatives

In shaping our framework for enhanced social protection across the country, it is important that we prioritize measures that provide aspiring social workers with greater access and more affordable pathways to pursue their education and the training necessary to effectively engage in public service. After all, confronting social and socio-economic issues requires not only our […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Monina Arevalo Zenarosa commending the Senate’s “Abogado Para sa Bayan” Bill

Commissioner Monina Arevalo Zenarosa of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and a retired Justice, commends the Senate’s initiative to propose the “Abogado Para sa Bayan” Bill which seeks to provide scholarships for deserving students who want to pursue legal education. “We hope that through this measure, students will continue to be inspired in pursuing […]