Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming Executive Order No. 23 for the creation of an inter-agency panel to protect workers’ rights to organise
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges and welcomes Executive Order (EO) No. 23, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on 30 April 2023, which mandates the creation of an Inter-Agency Committee for the Protection of the Freedom of Association and Right to Organise of Workers. EO 23 directs the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of […]
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 CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the killing of a labor leader in Calamba, Laguna
Yesterday, 28 March 2021, as most Filipino Catholic faithfuls commemorate the start of the Holy Week, another union leader was gunned down. Dandy Miguel, vice chairperson of Pamantik – Kilusang Mayo Uno, was killed by unknown assailants while riding his motorcycle. The Commission on Human Rights is one with labor rights groups in decrying this […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on attacks and harassments against union leaders and members
In the current climate of hostility faced by rights groups, many union leaders – including their kin, friends, and colleagues – are beset with fear for their life and security. Reports and complaints alleging threats, intimidation, and harassment from State agents and vigilantes alike continue to come in despite repeated plea to protect the rights […]