Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the human right of Filipinos to water and sanitation during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) received reports that thousands of households in the country experience water service disconnection due to people’s inability to pay their bills on time in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The CHR underscores the obligation of the government to guarantee people’s access to water and sanitation, particularly those who […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the claimed water crisis
Water plays a crucial role in human life. Part of sustaining life is its role in nourishing, as well as ensuring that we achieve the highest attainable standard of health and living through sufficient, safe, and accessible water. The recent water interruptions, mainly those serviced by Manila Water, have already affected households and public services, […]