Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on Senate’s nod on bills forwarding human rights
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the Senate of the Philippines for approving on third and final reading several proposed pieces of legislation meant to forward the human rights cause, namely on the protection against human trafficking; additional benefits to health care workers; and rights and welfare of foundlings. CHR has since recognised the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in support of legislation to strengthen anti-trafficking efforts in the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the passage of Senate Bill No. 2449 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking Act of 2021, which aims to strengthen the country’s laws in combatting human trafficking by providing guidelines for law enforcement agencies on the investigation, interception, and prosecution of different forms of human trafficking and increasing responsibilities of […]