Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending HB No. 9609 that seeks to establish institutional mechanisms addressing adverse effects of climate change in the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 9609, or The Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Act. If passed into a law, this bill will pave the way for the establishment of a legal framework which will ensure that remedies for climate-related human rights violations will be […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged environmental violations of a mining company in Sibuyan Island, Romblon
On 26 January 2023, images and videos circulated online showing a human barricade formed by Sibuyan Island residents in Romblon attempting to halt mining trucks owned by Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) from transporting nickel ore from the island to be tested overseas. Few of the violations cited by residents allegedly include failing to show […]