Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the completion of MRT-3 rehabilitation
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the completion of the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) line. The transit line now features more operating train units; upgraded signaling, communication and CCTV systems; and, escalators and elevators in all stations have also been repaired. To celebrate the completion, the government also announced […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the arrest and detention of six PISTON jeepney drivers and on the public transportation situation in Metro Manila
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the arrest of six PISTON drivers in Caloocan City this week after they petitioned the on-going ban on jeepney operations even under the general community quarantine (GCQ). They are still in detention as of this writing for allegedly violating quarantine rules. Jeepney drivers, and other […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit (Focal Commissioner on the Rights of Older Persons and Women) on the Proposed LRT and MRT Ban for Older Persons and Pregnant Women during the Implementation of the General Community Quarantine Scheme in Metro Manila
The General Community Quarantine (GCQ) protocols require older persons (or those aged 60 years and above) “to remain in their residences at all times, except when indispensable under the circumstances for obtaining essential goods and services or for work in permitted industries and offices.” Following this protocol, the government transport regulators have decided to ban […]