Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the sexual harassment involving a member of the Manila City Council member and a colleague
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the reported sexual harassment committed by a Manila City Council member against a colleague, an incident that has since resulted in the official’s suspension following an internal investigation. This incident is especially alarming as it occurred within a local government unit and involves an elected […]
Statement of Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the PNP’s swift punitive action on several of its violating officers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) recent recommendations and swift action in response to recent grave violations and misconduct committed by several of its officers. The cases reported included the following: the molestation of a male minor inside a police precinct; the harassment of a Grade 12 female student; […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged rape of a female quarantine violator by a police in Mariveles, Bataan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the alleged sexual assault committed by a cop and a civilian against a female quarantine violator in Mariveles, Bataan. Such incident highlights the vulnerability of women to gender-based violence, especially during the pandemic. Abuse of police powers fundamentally betrays the trust that communities and individuals place in […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the recent case of OFW rape in Jeddah
The Commission on Human Rights is alarmed and deeply saddened by the recent case of maltreatment of three Filipina overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were allegedly sexually assaulted by their employer in Jeddah and passed on to different employers to do odd jobs for a fee. Rape and other forms of sexual harassment, cruel, degrading […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the rape of a subordinate policewoman by a senior police officer in Palawan
Rape and other forms of sexual harassment in the workplace setting is a despicable reality faced by many women. It is appalling that such transgression was recently committed by a police officer towards his subordinate. This not only violates the code of conduct of government workers but also greatly impacts the credibility and ability of […]
Position Paper on the Proposed Measures Defining Street, Public Places, and Online Sexual Harassment, Providing Protective Measures and Prescribing Penalties
The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that sexual harassment will always be unacceptable regardless of who the perpetrator is as it demeans the dignity and human rights of a person. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE