Statement of the Commission on Human Rights reaffirming that any form of economic discrimination, detention, and refusal to access health services in hospitals is a violation of one’s human rights
In cases that a patient or their kin is economically disadvantaged, no hospital may be allowed to refuse medical services, disallow them from being discharged, or detain them in exchange for full payment. Any act which undermines the principles of equality and fairness in the right for every Filipino to access healthcare, coupled with the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of the proposed measure seeking to establish a voucher system for poor and academically qualified college students
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the passage on the third and final reading of House Bill (HB) No. 7922 or “An Act Establishing A Voucher System for Poor and Academically Qualified Students of Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Private Technical-Vocational Institutions (TVIs).” Some of the principal authors of the bill are Representatives […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent spate of killings of local government officials, a local political supporter, and those in the vulnerable sectors
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the recent spate of killings involving local officials, a political supporter, and the members of the vulnerable sectors. Barely days after CHR dispatched an investigation team to look into the killing of a Barangay Captain in Malabon, we are confronted again with a similar crime occurring in Agusan […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the DSWD’s convergence programs that seek to improve the plight of poor families
Alleviating poverty is one of the key steps to ensuring a life of quality and dignity for the impoverished sectors. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its partner agencies to continually address poverty and hunger through holistic, intergovernmental approach. DSWD signed a […]