Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay official in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the brazen killing of a barangay official in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, on 5 February 2025. In line with our constitutional mandate, CHR has deployed a Quick Response Operation through CHR Regional Office IX to aid in uncovering the truth and ensuring justice. According to reports, a […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the slain migrant worker in Kuwait
The CHR expresses its deepest sympathies and sends prayers to the family and friends of overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban, who was found dead after being reported missing. The CHR acknowledges the efforts of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in seeking justice for Dafnie Nacalaban. No Filipino should […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay captain inside a barangay hall in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of a barangay captain in Arayat, Pampanga, who was intently targeted inside the barangay hall. The CHR Region 3 has taken cognisance of the incident and has deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to determine the details behind the incident. According to reports, barangay captain […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the series of killings against barangay officials across different localities in the country
The Commission on Human Rights vehemently condemns the recent killings of barangay officials across the country. This year has seen an increase in the number of incidents involving violence against barangay officials, which is alarming and necessitates an immediate investigation. These incidents have been endorsed to various CHR regional offices for further investigation and launching […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent declaration of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s war against drugs in the City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the recent declaration of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s war against drugs. Principal to the pursuit of truth and justice relies on the unconditional respect for every person’s most fundamental right – the right to life itself, even if they are arrested for an […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of a barangay kagawad in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region IV-B is currently working on its independent investigation regarding the death of Anacorito Bolor, a barangay kagawad in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro who was stabbed to death in his house in Barangay San Vicente on 14 January 2024. Also known as Dok Ting, Bolor, 63 years old, was […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the killing of a radio broadcaster in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region IV-B is undertaking an independent motu propio investigation on the shooting of radio broadcaster Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin in Barangay Sta. Isabel, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. According to a police report, Bunduquin was shot several times in front of his store by motorcyle-riding men who stopped by his […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a BPO union’s paralegal officer in Bacolod City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the killing of Alex Dolorosa, the paralegal officer of a business process outsourcing (BPO) union, BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN). Inflicted with multiple stab wounds, his body was found in Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City on 25 April 2023, three days after he was reported missing. CHR Region VI […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the death of a college student allegedly due to hazing
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently decries the death of John Matthew Salilig, the missing 24-year old college student from Adamson University, who was allegedly killed in a fraternity hazing. Local police authorities found the victim’s body in a pit in Imus, Cavite, which had reportedly been buried for ten days. CHR Region IV-A […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of farmer and village chief Richard Biraquit in Piat, Cagayan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the killing of Richard Biraquit, 57, barangay chairman of Brgy. Sto. Domingo in Piat, Cagayan. This brazen and arbitrary deprivation of a person’s right to life affronts human dignity and rights. CHR Region II has begun conducting an independent motu proprio investigation of this incident to aid in […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of broadcast journalist Percy Lapid in Las Piñas City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is already conducting a motu proprio investigation into the brazen killing of veteran broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa in Las Piñas City on Monday night, 3 October 2022. Mabasa, who hosts ‘Lapid Fire’ on DWBL 1242, was said to be on his way to his radio news programme when […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent killings in Pangasinan and Cavite
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) offices in Region I and Region IV-A are conducting an independent probe on two recent killings that mar the welcoming of the new year. On New Year’s Eve, Prosecutor Edilbert Mendoza was killed in front of his home in Trece Martires, Cavite. On New Year’s Day, ex-mayor Aldrin Cerdan […]