Supreme Court’s decision – CHR Philippines

Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Supreme Court’s decision to release the documents on the government’s anti-drug campaign

We welcome the recent decision of the Supreme Court favouring the release of documents related to the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) sees this directive as a reminder to the government to observe the rule of law in the face of rising human rights violations that abound. Even from […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on threats to silence the people’s dissent

At a time when the crucial system of checks and balances in our democracy is in question, one of the most important things we can do as citizens is speak up. Exercising our freedoms of expression and to peaceably assemble allows the common people to have their voices be heard. These are opportunities for the […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Supreme Court decision to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno

The core value of our Constitution lies in its system of checks and balances. Upholding the 1987 Constitution means protecting the Filipino against abuse and concentration of power. We are in disbelief that majority of the members of the Supreme Court has decided to remove Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno by granting the quo warranto […]

Statement of CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Martin Gascon on the Supreme Court decision to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno

I am saddened by the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno through a quo warranto petition. The 1987 Constitution is clear that a sitting Chief Justice can only be removed through impeachment. At the same time, the rules on availing the remedy of a quo warranto have long […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Supreme Court decision ordering PNP to submit data on anti-illegal drugs campaign

Press Release | 6 April 2018 We welcome and support the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) ordering the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit data on the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. It is a step forward in ensuring that the rule of law still prevails in our country. But, equally important, is on how […]

CHR calls for review of house-to-house drug testing policy, stresses need to protect rights of all