Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Celebration of the 2024 Holiday Season
Sa diwa ng kapayapaan umuusbong ang mas makatarungang lipunan! The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in celebrating this year’s Holiday Season. This festive period reminds us of the values that unite us as a people—compassion, gratitude, and respect for the dignity of all. As we gather with our loved ones and share in the joy of the season, may we also extend kindness to those in need and reaffirm our commitment to the principles of human rights, inclusivity, peace, and understanding. CHR believes that the true spirit of the season resonates deeply with our shared mission: to build a society that respects and uplifts the rights of […]
人権委員会による麻薬撲滅キャンペーンEJKに対する告訴勧告に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the recommendation of the House of Representatives’ Quad Committee (QuadComm) to pursue charges of crimes against humanity against those involved in the alleged extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration’s nationwide anti-illegal drug campaign. Specifically, the QuadComm has called for the filing of charges against the following individuals: former President Rodrigo Duterte; Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa; Senator Christopher “Bong” Go; former Philippine National Police (PNP) chiefs Oscar Albayalde and Debold Sinas; former police colonels Royina Garma and Edilberto Leonardo; and former Malacañang official “Muking” Espino. Throughout the 13 hearings conducted by the QuadComm, the CHR has consistently monitored the testimonies, affidavits, and sworn […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the proliferation of fake identification cards for persons with disabilities
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its grave concern over reports of the alleged proliferation of fake identification cards (IDs) for persons with disabilities. Under Republic Act No. 7277, or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, as amended by Republic Act No. 10754, persons with disabilities are entitled to a 20 percent discount and exemption from value-added tax (VAT) on certain goods and services through the use of a valid identification cards for persons with disabilities. The proliferation of fake identification cards for persons with disabilities is a serious violation of the law and an affront to the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities. Fraudulent practices of this […]
スルタン・クダラットでのバランガイ職員殺害を非難する人権委員会の声明
人権委員会（CHR）は、マギンダナオ・デル・スル州スルタン・クダラットにおけるバランガイ職員に対する複数の襲撃事件を強く非難する。これらの事件は、2024年9月7日に実施予定だったバンサモロ・ムスリム・ミンダナオ自治地域（BARMM）議会法案223に関する住民投票が最高裁判所によって2024年8月21日に発表された判決によって中止される前に発生したことを特筆すべきである。[1] 報道によると、ブリボドのバランガイ議長であるエスマエル・ラティプ・ムスタファ氏と、バランガイ書記も務めていた妻のラヒマ氏は、帰宅途中に身元不明の襲撃者によって射殺された。少なくとも6人の重武装した[…]
人権委員会は、PMA士官候補生4年生ダーウィン・ドルミトリオの死亡に関する裁判所の決定を歓迎する声明を発表した。
人権委員会（CHR）は、バギオ地方裁判所（RTC）第5支部が、2019年9月に起きた4等兵曹ダーウィン・ドルミトリオの悲劇的な死に関連して、フィリピン陸軍士官学校（PMA）の元士官候補生2名を殺人罪、もう1名をいじめの罪で有罪とした判決を歓迎する。バギオ市RTC第5支部のリガヤ・イトリオン＝リベラ判事は、3等兵曹シャリマー・インペリアル・ジュニアとフェリックス・ルンバグ・ジュニアを殺人罪で、3等兵曹ジュリアス・カルロ・タデナをいじめ禁止法違反で有罪とした。3名とも終身禁錮刑が言い渡された。人権委員会は、この判決が、フィリピン陸軍士官学校（PMA）の元士官候補生の安全確保への州のコミットメントを示すものとして歓迎する。[…]
国内の気候変動の悪影響に対処する制度的メカニズムの確立を目指すHB No.9609を賞賛する人権委員会の声明
人権委員会（CHR）は、下院法案第9609号、いわゆる「気候責任法（CLIMA法）」の成立を全面的に支持します。この法案が成立すれば、気候関連の人権侵害に対する救済措置がすべてのフィリピン国民に提供される法的枠組みの構築への道が開かれます。エドガー・チャット下院議員、ジョセリン・シー・リムカイチョン下院議員、フェルナンド・カブレド下院議員、アナ・ビクトリア・ベロソ＝トゥアゾン下院議員、クリスチャン・テル・ヤップ下院議員、ホセ・マヌエル・アルバ下院議員によって提出された下院法案第9609号、いわゆる「CLIMA法」は、気候変動対策、地域社会を関連する被害から保護すること、そして炭素排出大手企業などの責任者に責任を負わせるための政策を確立することを目的としています。[…]
人権委員会は、アブラのバランガイ条例で不法ゴミ投棄に死刑を科すことを提案したことに対する懸念を表明した声明を発表した。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over a barangay ordinance in Abra that proposed the death penalty for a third offense of illegal garbage dumping. This ordinance not only represents a severe disregard for human rights but also trivializes the most fundamental right of all–the right to life. According to reports, six barangay officials, including one barangay chairperson, four barangay councilors or kagawad, and one Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson, were suspended from their positions after passing an ordinance penalizing garbage dumping with P1,000 for the first offense, P1,000 and eight hours of community service for the second offense, and “getting shot” for the third offense. While we […]
人権委員会は、アブラのバランガイ条例で不法ゴミ投棄に死刑を科すことを提案したことに対する懸念を表明した声明を発表した。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over a barangay ordinance in Abra that proposed the death penalty for a third offense of illegal garbage dumping. This ordinance not only represents a severe disregard for human rights but also trivializes the most fundamental right of all–the right to life. According to reports, six barangay officials, including one barangay chairperson, four barangay councilors or kagawad, and one Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairperson, were suspended from their positions after passing an ordinance penalizing garbage dumping with P1,000 for the first offense, P1,000 and eight hours of community service for the second offense, and “getting shot” for the third offense. While we […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of the passage of the Magna Carta of Children Bill
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges for the swift passage of House Bill No. 10159, or the Magna Carta of Children Bill. We positively envision this to strengthen our monitoring mechanisms in ensuring the effective implementation of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child in the country. During the first House Committee hearing headed by Rep. Angelica Natasha Co of the Committee on the Welfare of Children, the CHR took part in the discussions through Commissioner Beda A. Epres as the Focal for Child Rights to highlight its role in the protection and promotion of all Filipino children. Once HB 10159 is passed into law, the […]
人権委員会は、ウィリアム・ラリオサ氏の逮捕から1か月後の失踪について迅速な行動を求める声明を発表した。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply alarmed that William Lariosa, a veteran labour organiser is yet to be found despite efforts from various human rights groups to identify his whereabouts. It must be remembered that Lariosa, a member of the Kilusang Mayo Uno in the Southern Mindanao Region, had been allegedly arrested by suspected military agents on 10 April 2024 in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon. Prior to his disappearance, reports say that he and his family had been targeted with threats and harassment. The family of Lariosa reached out to CHR Region X and XI regarding the search for the labour organiser. The Commission is committed to conduct […]
今年の国際反ホモフォビア・バイフォビア・トランスフォビアの日を祝う、CHRコミッショナー、ジェンダー担当フォーカル、ファイダ・マニリ・ドゥマルパ氏の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is one with the LGBTQI community in the global campaign for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), where groups and communities across various local, national, regional and global levels organise events that advocate for equality and respect amongst all genders. As we work towards promoting inclusivity and raising awareness on the rights of LGBTQI people, it is important that we look into implementing initiatives with a vision for sustainable and impactful outcomes. We echo the need to further call for a society which fully embraces the essence that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights,” wherein […]
CHRは画期的なオンライン苦情ポータルを公開。脆弱な個人に、よりアクセスしやすいサービスの提供を目指す。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) proudly introduced the CHR Management Information System Monitoring Outlet or CHR MISMO during its annual Partners Summit on 13 May 2024 held at thr CHR New Building in Quezon City. The innovative online complaint portal represents a significant advancement in the CHR’s mission to connect with clients, particularly the most vulnerable, in real-time, regardless of their location, even in the most remote areas of the country. In his keynote address, CHR Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc underscored the digitalization of the Commission to be able to keep up to the modern times and to maximize the benefits of technology in the delivery of human rights […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the establishment of a Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the recent directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to form a special committee tasked to further champion human rights protection in the country. The Chief Executive established a “Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination” to carry out Administrative Order (AO) No. 22, which seeks to improve the mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines. This special committee operates under the existing Presidential Human Rights Committee (PHRC). It must be reiterated that in 2021, the Philippines and the United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) on human rights facilitated technical cooperation and capacity-building in support of national initiatives and institutional […]
人権委員会は、レッドタグを生命、自由、安全の権利に対する脅威とする最高裁判決を称賛する声明を発表した。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) declaring “red-tagging, vilification, labelling, and guilt by association threaten one’s right to life, liberty, or security”. The said decision also identifies the issuance of a writ of amparo as a direct remedy to address the threats being caused by these acts, therefore also covering enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. In a society built on the rule of law, every citizen is entitled to the protection of their fundamental rights. The SC’s decision underscores the importance of protecting these rights against any form of unwarranted harassment or intimidation. Red-tagging and similar practices not only violate the inherent […]
人権委員会は、司法省がエボラ出血熱やその他の重大な人権侵害に対処する決意を表明したことを歓迎する声明を発表した。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of the Department of Justice (DOJ) emphasizing its commitment to safeguard human rights and combat extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and other grave human rights violations. The U.S. Department of State’s recognition of the significance of EJKs as a major concern highlights the need for prompt and decisive action. In response, it is encouraging that the DOJ promised to implement reforms that will alter the attitudes and behavior of law enforcement personnel. CHR also notes the DOJ’s assurance that it is doing all the crucial steps to strengthen the criminal justice system and to ensure accountability for perpetrators of human rights violations. Ensuring […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the series of killings against barangay officials across different localities in the country
The Commission on Human Rights vehemently condemns the recent killings of barangay officials across the country. This year has seen an increase in the number of incidents involving violence against barangay officials, which is alarming and necessitates an immediate investigation. These incidents have been endorsed to various CHR regional offices for further investigation and launching of a quick response operation (QRO) to assist with the investigation. According to reports, on 06 March 2024, a barangay kagawad was stabbed to death in Legazpi City, Albay. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds throughout his body. The suspect is currently in the custody of the police. Furthermore, unidentified armed men gunned down three […]
パンガシナン州サンカルロスにおける環境活動家拉致疑惑に関する人権委員会の声明
The Commission on Human RIghts is gravely alarmed upon receiving reports on the abduction of environmental rights defenders and church workers Francisco “Eco” Dangla III, 39 and Axielle “Jak” Tiong, 29 on 24 March 2024 at Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan. Pursuant to its mandate, CHR has prompted an investigation to immediately look into the incident. According to the reports of independent human rights groups, still-unidentified suspects onboard a vehicle and accompanied by a motorcycle confronted Dangla and Tiong while they were riding a tricycle on their way out of Barangay Polo at around 8:00 PM. Both activists were seen to have been tackled by the suspects and were then […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent declaration of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s war against drugs in the City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the recent declaration of Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s war against drugs. Principal to the pursuit of truth and justice relies on the unconditional respect for every person’s most fundamental right – the right to life itself, even if they are arrested for an alleged criminal offense. According to published reports, five drug suspects have already been shot down in separate incidents over the course of 24 hours, two days after Mayor Baste declared a war on drugs. In accordance with our Constitutional mandate, CHR Region XI has launched an investigation concerning the alleged drug-related killings in the city. […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding House bills which push for women’s equal participation in political parties and gender-responsive systems during emergencies
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its utmost support for House Bills being deliberated at the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality which envision to address the existing gender gaps in political participation and in establishing protocols during public health emergencies, threats, disasters, and other events that directly respond to the specific needs of women. As the Gender and Development Ombud of the country, we recognize that these bills will positively influence the development of women’s rights in the country once passed. Filed by Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas and Rep. Geraldine B. Roman, House Bills No. 6004 and 9667, also known as the “Women Participation and Representation in […]
人権委員会は、K-12卒業生の雇用可能性を向上させるバタン・マガリン法を称賛する声明を発表した。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Batang Magaling Act bill filed in the House of Representatives, which ensures that Senior High School (SHS) students are equipped with proper skills upon graduation as they enter the labour market. In the separate bills filed by representatives Camille A. Villar, Stella Luz A. Quimbo, and Gus S. Tambunting, both national and local councils are envisioned to be created in order to set the periodical study of the labour market demand in order to serve as the roadmap for the work immersion-related recommendations in the K-12 curriculum. House Bills (HB) No. 9808, 9770, and 8960 also target to garner more support from […]
人権委員会は、女性や少女に対する最近の性的虐待と暴力の事件を非難する声明を発表した。
Trigger warning: Sexual assault, rape, murder, death The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly deplores the recent separate cases of rape and violence committed against young girls and women. In Atimonan, Quezon, a 7-year-old was found dead inside a sack wearing no underwear in the afternoon of 2 March 2024. Based on CCTV footage, the young girl was last seen with the 20-year old male who first reported about finding the remains to the authorities under the guise of a concerned citizen. Another minor was allegedly molested by her “ninong” in Manila. Agents of the Women and Children Concern Section of Manila Police pursued the suspect in Cavite and arrested […]