Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, denouncing the ambush in Basilan that killed 3 soldiers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched a motu propio investigation on the attack allegedly committed by members of the Abu Sayyaf that killed three soldiers in Al-Barka, Basilan on 15 September 2022. Based on initial reports, the victims were ambushed by at least six men while on their way to a hill to […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, condemning the recent bombings in Mindanao
Over the past days, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has been monitoring the recent bombing incidences occurring in Mindanao. On 26 May, an improvised explosive device (IED) went off inside a public utility bus in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, and another blast at a bus terminal in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat. Days later, another bomb […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the burning of a PhP7-million backhoe in Negros City
Destruction of civilian property through arson violates the fundamental right to property. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the burning of a P7-million backhoe by suspected members of the New People’s Army in Negros City. Destructive arson is punishable under Republic Act No. 9851 or the Crimes against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide and other […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the decision of the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) partly welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court declaring as unconstitutional parts of Section 4 that vaguely and broadly defines acts of terrorism, and Section 25, particularly the second mode of designating individuals, groups, organisations, or associations as terrorist, one who finances terrorism, or as a terrorist organisation or […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the allegation of fake mass rebel surrenderees in Bulacan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) had a dialogue with Bayan Muna Chairperson Neri Colmenares on Friday, 14 May 2021, at the CHR Central Office in Quezon City. Concerns were raised about the of the authenticity of the mass surrender of some 244 communist rebels with some individuals allegedly affiliated with Bayan Muna and the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to declare martial law following the Jolo blast
Martial law remains to be an extraordinary measure reserved for extraordinary circumstances under the 1987 Constitution. Time and again, the Commission on Human Rights have constantly advised the government against the normalisation of martial law as a default response to threats to national safety. We continue to condemn terroristic acts and its horrors, especially to […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
The Commission on Human Rights joins communities everywhere in commemorating the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. Terrorism is one of the most challenging issues of our time and poses grave risk to national and international peace and security. No country can consider itself immune, with almost every nationality in […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Law
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed its reservations about the Anti-Terrorism Act—not for its intent to curb terrorism, but on how the law puts at risk the guaranteed rights of the people. We were present during deliberations at the Senate and House of Representatives even before the President signed it into law today, […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Zamboanga City mosque blast
The Commission on Human Rights strongly condemns another episode of senseless attack against civilians with the bombing of a mosque in Zamboanga City. It is alarming that this incident happened just days after Jolo, Sulu suffered from twin bombings at a Catholic cathedral. These acts of terrorism is an affront to the dignity of every […]
Statement of CHR IX Regional Director, Atty. Frederick Ian Capin, on the recent attack in Jolo, Sulu
The Commission on Human Rights Regional Office IX condemns in the strongest terms the recent barbaric act of terrorism particularly in attacking the Catholic Cathedral in Barangay Walled City, Jolo, Sulu, six (6) days after the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite. Initial report revealed that a bomb exploded early Sunday morning inside the Catholic Cathedral […]