Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a former Lanao del Sur mayor

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly denounces the brazen attack against a former mayor of Lumbaca-Unayan, Lanao del Sur, who was shot in broad daylight on 26 February 2025. The victim was pronounced dead on arrival after being ambushed outside their residence by unidentified gunmen. The CHR has launched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) […]
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 criminality and violence in Zamboanga City

Security of persons against arbitrary deprivation of life is one of the vital responsibilities of the government to the populace. Ensuring that persons live in a society free from harm, conflict, or threats, is a shared responsibility amongst multiple government agencies and stakeholders. The recent incidents of violence in Region IX and Basilan pose a […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the acts of violence committed against key officials in BARMM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has taken cognizance of the cases involving Commissioner Archie Buaya of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) and the bombing of the Bangsamoro Health Minister Kadil Monera Sinolinding Jr.’s office. In response to these reports, the CHR Region 12 has initiated a motu proprio investigation and deployed a Quick […]
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 expressing deep concern over the alleged sexual advances of a teacher towards two minor students in Cebu City

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over a reported case of alleged sexual advances of a teacher towards two minor students in Cebu City. The CHR Region 7 already initiated a motu proprio investigation, in coordination with the family of the minor victims and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 7. […]
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 condemning the killing of a barangay captain inside a barangay hall in Pampanga

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of a barangay captain in Arayat, Pampanga, who was intently targeted inside the barangay hall. The CHR Region 3 has taken cognisance of the incident and has deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to determine the details behind the incident. According to reports, barangay captain […]
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 the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the series of reported rape cases against children nationwide

(Trigger warning: violence, sexual assault, child rape, killings) The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the series of reported rape cases against children across the country. These appalling incidents are a grave violation of human rights and highlight the urgent need for robust actions to protect our children and ensure justice for the victims. […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the series of violence committed against barangay election candidates and officials

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly deplores the recent series of separate incidents of violence against barangay electoral candidates in various parts of the country. As the campaign season for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections have yet to commence, acts of assault and violence have already been recorded. The first case […]
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 de Guia, on the reported deaths and arrests in Southern Tagalog

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls on the government to urgently investigate the string of killings and arrests in several areas in Southern Tagalog on Sunday, 7 March 2021, given the brutal nature of the deaths and allegations of irregularities in the said law enforcement operations. Based on reports, nine (9) activists were killed […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the stabbing of an Iloilo-based human rights lawyer

Lawyer Angelo Karlo ‘AK’ Guillen, one of the legal members working for the petition of various multi-sectoral groups against the anti-terror law, was allegedly stabbed by masked men yesterday, 3 March 2021, at around 9:15 PM in Iloilo City. According to the report of the Iloilo police, the attackers mauled the lawyer before stabbing him […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the armed attack in Datu Piang, Maguindanao

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the attack made by alleged members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Thursday evening, 3 December, in Datu Piang, Maguindanao. The said group reportedly harassed police officers in the named town and exchanged gunfire with the police and soldier stationed in the area. While no […]
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 Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit on violences carried out against health workers in time of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns in the strongest sense possible the senseless acts of physical violence and discrimination against our health workers, the true unsung heroes at the frontlines of our response against the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. As the country reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, such senseless acts do nothing […]
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 […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao

This is the statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
Statement of the CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the killing of Barangay Kalunasan Councilor Roel Mabano

The Commission is alarmed with the worsening cycle of violence in the country. The death of Barangay Councilor Roel Mabano is another count in the rising number of deaths that the Commission continues to decry. We are concerned that the methods of attack are more brazen, and the perpetrators seem to be emboldened as more […]