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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the attack in Sumisip, Basilan

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the recent attack in Sumisip, Basilan, on 22 January 2025, which has disrupted the peace and stability that the province has worked hard to achieve. The violent assault led to the tragic loss of two soldiers, injuries to several others, and the displacement of families—further exacerbating the […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged mistreatment of a Filipino worker by PAOCC Spokesperson Winston Casio

The Commission Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the alleged mistreatment of a Filipino national committed by Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Spokesperson Winston Casio. The CHR Region III will launch its own investigation to address the matter, particularly on assessing any potential human rights violations that may have occurred. In closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera region

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the alleged consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera region carried out by the military as part of its counter-insurgency operations against alleged members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA). According to reports, these bombing and accompanying combat operations have impacted approximately 2.700 residents in Barangay […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the alleged assault committed by members of the MANIBELA group against journalists

The Commission on Human Rights denounces the alleged assault on journalists by individuals from the public transport organization MANIBELA. Radio journalists Val Gonzales of DZRH and Allan Gatus of DZBB were reportedly attacked while covering the three-day transport strike organized by MANIBELA in Quezon City. According to reports, Gonzales was physically assaulted and punched in […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the assassination attempt on a mayoral candidate in Calamba town, Misamis Occidental

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will be conducting a motu propio investigation on the slay-attempt of Calamba, Misamis Occidental mayoralty bet George Matunog Jr. The victim was shot on Sunday, 13 March, while walking towards his home in Purok 1 of Barangay Southwestern Poblacion by an unidentified gunman aboard a motorcycle. CHR condemns this […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Jolo blast

The recent bombing in Jolo, Sulu is cruel and inhuman. No one should be made to suffer from such violence. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns this attack against innocent civilians, which left at least 14 dead and several others wounded. We call on the government to investigate this incident and make perpetrators […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of Ex-Bulacan Vice-Mayor and Incumbent Village Chief

The Commission on Human Rights is alarmed by the ambush-killing perpetrated against former Pandi Vice Mayor Oca Marquez and Barangay Chairman Mauro Capistrano of Bagbaguin last Sunday, 19 January. Both victims were gunned down inside a restaurant along Plaridel Bypass Road in Barangay Bulihan by two still-unidentified men. The Commission condemns this act of violence […]

Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Administration’s pronouncement ordering Bacolod Police official to “kill everybody”

The Commission on Human Rights is concerned with the government’s remark emboldening Police Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido that he is “free to kill everybody” in carrying out his anti-drugs operations in Bacolod City. Such words inciting arbitrary act of violence by a State agent reinforce and tolerate impunity. This pronouncement should never be made to […]