Statement of Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the DepEd’s long-term basic education plan
The Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced the “Basic Education Development Plan 2030” (BEDP 2030), which will serve as a framework in improving the delivery and quality of basic education in the Philippines for the next decade. The BEDP 2030 aims to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, address access gaps, and build resilience. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes this effort of DepEd to enhance access, equity, quality, and resiliency of our education system through structured goals and long-term plans. CHR appreciates the agency’s responsiveness to the existing and emerging issues in education especially those that were compounded due to the pandemic. The online distance learning scheme […]
ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士事務局長は、教育省による100%対面授業の推進を歓迎する声明を発表しました。
Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines remains one of 23 countries who have yet to fully reopen schools. Education, supposedly the greatest equalizer, has posed to further divide and alienate the most marginalized children in our society, placing them at greater risk of exploitation and a lifetime of poverty. Thus, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) fully welcomes the Department of Education’s (DepEd) recent urging on schools to implement at full capacity in-person learning. According to DepEd, 73 percent of public schools have already returned to face-to-face classes. Private institutions, however, remain to be a challenge – only 676 of the 16,000 schools have reverted to face-to-face learning […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the expanded rollout of the 2nd Covid-19 booster to seniors and health workers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds and supports the decision of the Department of Health (DOH) to expand the national rollout of the 2nd Covid-19 booster shot to include seniors and health care workers. This decision, following the recommendation of the Health Technology Assessment Council, is timely and in line with the recent DOH findings on the transmission of the more contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1. Experts found that BA.2.12.1 have both immune escape and increased transmissibility. It is also believed to be up to 27% more transmissible than the current BA.2 dominant subvariant in the Philippines. CHR encourages those who remain reluctant to get vaccinated, and those that have […]
パハヤグ人権委員会は、カルーカンとナガパパタウがパルサを訪問し、バクナドとマグシシンバを訪問します。
Lubos na nababahala ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) sa aming natanggap na ulat ukol sa ordinansa ng pamahalaan ng bayan ng Kalookan na nagbabanta ng parusa sa mga di-bakunado na magsisimba o mananampalataya. Nakapaskil diumano ang naturang ordinansa sa mga gate ng simbahan. Muling ipinapaalala ng CHR na walang batas ukol sa mandatory vaccination. Hindi sang-ayon sa batas na parusahan ang mga di-bakunado at pagkaitan ng kanilang karapatang magsimba at manampalataya. Ayon sa Seksyon 5 ng Saligang Batas, “The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed.” Nangangahulugan ito na ang pagparusa sa mga di-bakunadong nagsisimba at/o nanampalataya ay labag […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the order for barangays to submit list of unvaccinated residents
The Commission on Human Rights continues to remind the government that upholding human rights remains to be an important consideration in crafting and implementing policies addressing the pandemic. With the recent directive of the Department of the Interior and Local Government for barangays to submit a list of unvaccinated individuals in their communities, we hope that this does not result in the breach of the right to privacy of individuals and, more importantly, not restrict the unvaccinated from accessing essential good and services. We cannot use the present pandemic as a justification to set aside pertinent laws and human rights standards meant to protect human rights and dignity in all […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the policy to bar unvaccinated individuals from public transport
In the interest of public health, there are rights that may be restricted for as long as the policies imposing such restrictions observe human right standards and related laws. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) previously recognised the validity of the government’s “no vaccine, no labas” policy since there was an assurance that the said restriction will not result in the denial of public services. However, given the new order from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), CHR fears that, while there is no direct prohibition on the right to travel with the “no vaccine, no ride” policy in public transport for the unvaccinated, this policy effectively restricts the exercise and […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明。警戒レベル3の避難民に対するDOLEの緊急雇用を歓迎する。
Ensuring the livelihood and jobs of vulnerable Filipinos is just as important as protecting everyone’s health during this period of crisis. Having a decent job is essential to live a dignified life and to be able to surmount the challenges of the current times. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) thus welcomes the announcement of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that an employment program is being prepared for approximately 200,000 workers who may lose their jobs due to the implementation of Alert Level 3. According to DOLE, the emergency employment will provide 10 days of employment for the displaced workers that are primarily from the tourism sector and […]
ワクチン未接種者の逮捕命令に関するCHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) cautions against the directive to arrest individuals who either refuse to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or those unvaccinated who violate the stay-at-home restrictions of the government. While the 1987 Constitution provides that liberty of movement can be restricted in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, it still requires a law to make the said restriction legal. Presently, there is no law that makes being unvaccinated a crime, nor is there any law that would satisfy the Constitutional provision on curtailing freedom of movement. Any arrest made on these grounds may be illegal; thus, violative of the Constitution and our guaranteed […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to restrict movement of the unvaccinated in Metro Manila
There are valid justifications in restricting rights, including freedom of movement, especially during national emergencies, such as the present pandemic. The Commission on Human Rights, however, continues to stress that such policies must be based on human rights standards—that, among others, these must be legal, necessary, proportional, and non-discriminatory as detailed under the Siracusa Principles. Despite the restrictions, unvaccinated individuals must also continue to be allowed to access essential services. Similar policies must contemplate valid exemptions as well, such as religious and valid medical grounds. On this note, we continue to encourage and emphasise the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19 as a step to restore full enjoyment of our […]
Mensahe ng Tagapagsalita ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao、Atty。ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア、カパスクハンのパグディリワン
Hindi biro ang mga hamon na kinaharap natin bilang isang bayan noong mga nakaraang taon. Bagama’t patuloy tayong nakikibaka sa mga pagsubok, marami rin tayong mga napagtagumpayan na dapat nating ipagpasalamat, ipagdiwang, at gawing inspirasyon tungo sa tuloy-tuloy na paghilom at pagbangon. Sa gitna ng mga pagdiriwang, nawa’y manaig din ang likas na diwa ng malasakit at bayanihan para makapagbahagi tayo sa mga kapuspalad at mga nalugmok nating kababayan, kabilang ang mga nasalanta ng iba’t ibang sakuna, tulad ng bagyong Odette na nanalasa sa Visayas at Mindanao kamakailan. Hindi bago sa mga Pilipino ang karanasan sa mga kalamidad. Likas tayong matatag bilang isang lahi. Ngunit patuloy na paalala ng Komisyon […]
CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、刑務所内死亡の報告を義務付ける法案を支持する声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the filling of Senate Bill No. 1771, also known as the Death in Custody Reporting Bill. Senate Bill No. 1771 recognises the importance of transparency and accountability needed in ensuring the welfare of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and children in conflict with the law (CICL) convicted of a heinous crime or crimes punishable by reclusion perpetua. The bill mandates the Bureau of Corrections; Bureau of Jail Management and Penology; wardens of the provincial jails; heads of youth detention homes; and youth rehabilitation centers to monthly file reports of deaths to the Departments of Justice; the Interior and Local Government; and Social Welfare […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明。非接触のクリスマス刑務所訪問を歓迎する。
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the recent announcement from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on the preparations they have undertaken for the resumption of the granular opening of the “no contact visitations” among Person Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) this Christmas season. Under the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, prisoners shall be allowed contacts or visitations under necessary supervision. Since the start of the pandemic, visitations and communications of PDLs with their loved ones and family members have been limited to electronic dalaw (e-Dalaw) or electronic visitations using computers. Thus, the movement towards the resumption of physical visits as we approach the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the push to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory and its implications on people’s human rights
Vaccination against Covid-19, when combined with the effective implementation of public health strategies, remains to be the most effective solution in ending the pandemic. Taken as a whole, timely detection of infections, isolation, treatment, and vaccination all pursue the protection of the people’s right to health. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has consistently expressed support to the government’s vaccination drive, but reminds that its exercise of police powers ‘to increase the demand for Covid-19 vaccination’ still needs to abide and respect existing laws and human rights standards. Recent resolutions by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, particularly IATF Resolutions 148-B and 149, effectively […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent positive health interventions in the country against Covid-19
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the start of Covid-19 booster drive for senior citizens and the recent announcement from the Department of Health (DOH) on the eligibility of immunocompromised individuals and the elderly to choose their own authorized vaccine brand as the additional dose. Third or additional doses are crucial during this time particularly for high-risk individuals as more variations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge. Elderly people, immunocompromised individuals, and health care workers are expected to have the highest level of hospitalization and deaths due to Covid-19. Thus, the action of DOH to place these groups for priority vaccination is a positive step in ensuring that they have […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明。全国的なCOVID-193日間ワクチン接種キャンペーンを歓迎する。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the 3-day vaccination drive against Covid-19 of the national government. Dubbed as “Bayanihan, Bakunahan,” the event will run from 29 November to 1 December 2021 with the aim of inoculating 15 million individuals to bring us closer to the goal of 70 million fully-vaccinated Filipinos nationwide. With currently about 30 million Covid-19 vaccines administered and 13 million Filipinos fully-vaccinated, the Department of Health has reported that the daily positivity rate has gone down to 3.9%. This is the lowest recorded rate of Covid-19 cases since 17 May 2020. The average new cases have also gone down to around 2,000, which is also the […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to implement mandatory Covid-19 vaccination
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reiterates its solidarity towards efforts to mitigate the harm caused by the pandemic, including ensuring vaccination for all. At the same time, we expect that the government is mindful of the human rights standards and principles that must be upheld concerning policies mandating vaccination. The Department of Health (DOH) recently expressed openness to make vaccination mandatory for certain sectors as a ‘last resort’ in order to achieve herd immunity. In a similar stance, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is also looking at removing the subsidy of members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who do not want to be vaccinated. […]
CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士は、ワクチン担当大臣カリート・ガルベス・ジュニアの3回目のワクチン接種の優先割り当てに関する声明を支持した。
The Commission on Human Rights supports the recent statement made by Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday, 13 September on the prioritization of healthcare workers in administration of booster shots. While the World Health Organization has yet to recommend the use of booster shots, evidence and recommendations from medical experts suggest that some healthcare workers inoculated with certain vaccines may experience waning protection against Covid. Breakthrough infections in the Philippines which stands at 0.0013 percent of 9.1 million fully vaccinated individuals may seem infinitesimal. However, there is no denying that more and more frontliners are increasingly at risk of breakthrough infections in the midst of the highly transmissible Delta […]
CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、経済活性化のためにワクチン接種済みと未接種のフィリピン人を隔離するという新たな提案に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is one with the country in its aspiration to finally recover from the pandemic. In this view, we continuously remind the government to always put respect and regard for human rights at the centre of its efforts. Recently, there was a proposal from the government to increase the mobility of fully vaccinated individuals and restrict the movement of the unvaccinated between work and home only. The idea is directed towards boosting economic activity. However, at this point, when vaccines are scarce, any form of segregation between the vaccinated and unvaccinated may lead to undue discrimination. As of 12 August 2021, government reports that 17.9% […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, to uphold the right to health of persons deprived of liberty through Covid-19 vaccinations
With the threat of a highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 in the Philippines, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the government to equally give attention to the condition of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and their need for Covid-19 vaccination, including the welfare of personnel managing jails and other detention facilities. CHR has continuously drawn attention to the serious overcrowding of jails and detention facilities in the country even before the pandemic—further worsened by poor hygiene, ventilation, and healthcare support. In 2019, the Bureau of Jail Management of Penology (BJMP) reports a 450% congestion rate. While we note that, during the early days of the pandemic, several government […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, calling for urgent protection and aid for homeless street families and individuals during the pandemic
Homeless street families and individuals are among the most vulnerable sectors during the period of pandemic due to their impoverished situation exacerbated by their lack of access to social and health services. During the period of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) last year, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) received reports that this vulnerable sector were not provided due protection and were not included in the list of beneficiaries for financial and social assistance. As Metro Manila is placed under ECQ again, CHR urgently calls all cities in the nation’s capital to ensure the welfare and health of families and individual in homeless street situations. Out of the 4.5 million homeless […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明。政府にワクチン接種プロトコルの見直しを求める。
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognises the hard work of local government units (LGUs) in ensuring public access to Covid-19 vaccines. However, we note that there is still room for improvement in ensuring the health and safety of people queuing up for the vaccination. A day before NCR is placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine, large crowds of people were reported to have lined up for Covid-19 vaccination. People are seen without physical distancing. Others have raised that they waited a night before, without eating and sleeping, just to fail getting vaccinated. Similar situations were also reported in areas outside Metro Manila. While our biggest problem remains to be the […]