偽情報やフェイクニュースを拡散したとしてオンラインコンテンツ作成者が逮捕されたことに関する人権委員会の声明
人権委員会（CHR）は、フェルディナンド・R・マルコス・ジュニア大統領の発言を報じるオンライン画像を虚偽に操作し、大統領が違法麻薬の合法化を訴えているかのように見せかけたオンラインコンテンツ作成者の逮捕について、懸念を表明します。CHRに報告された報道によると、このオンラインコンテンツ作成者は名誉毀損の逮捕状に基づき逮捕されました。さらに、法執行機関は、偽情報やフェイクニュースを拡散していると疑われるオンラインコンテンツ作成者やブロガーに対する監視活動を継続しています。CHRは、法執行官および関係機関に対し、刑事事件の執行において慎重な姿勢を維持するよう強く求めます。[…]
人権委員会によるオンライン偽情報に関する議会公聴会に関する声明
人権委員会（CHR）は、ソーシャルメディア・プラットフォームにおける偽情報の蔓延に関する下院委員会の公聴会が現在行われていることを留意しています。これらの調査は、オンライン空間を規制する既存の法律と政策を評価し、フィリピン国民が正確で信頼できる情報にアクセスできるようにするための立法措置を検討することを目的としています。同時に、委員会は、コンテンツ制作者が最高裁判所に提起した、こうした立法措置の影響に関する懸念を認識しています。CHRは、絶えず変化するデジタル環境に参加する人々を含む、言論の自由と表現の自由の重要性を強調します。言論の自由と表現の自由は基本的人権であり、あらゆる民主主義社会の不可欠な柱です。[…]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the response of Amnesty International to the preliminary findings of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan
Just as there are constant changes on the human rights framework in an ever-dynamic country, laws and policies that aim to address challenges on promoting and protecting the dignity of every Filipino should be adaptive to these shifts in society. The Commission on Human Rights acknowledges the call of Amnesty International in its statement urging the Marcos Jr. administration to act on the preliminary findings of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan during her official visit to the Philippines.[1] Threats to freedom of opinion and expression taint the very core of Philippine democracy, which is rooted in truth and justice. As such, the Commission highlights the need to recognize […]
国連人権委員会による意見と表現の自由に関する特別報告者の予備的調査結果に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the preliminary findings of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to improve the current situation on freedom of opinion and expression in the Philippines after her country visit on 30 January to 2 February 2024. During the Commission’s interactions with the Special Rapporteur, matters concerning the Filipinos’ rights to expression, freedom of the press, and human rights standards on related matters were discussed. These inputs coordinated by the CHR, alongside other government institutions and representatives from the civil society, provided deeper insights on the Philippine context which were then utilised by Ms. Khan to identify opportunities, challenges, and recommendations upon her visit. We acknowledge […]
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan meets with CHR officials to discuss matters on freedom of opinion and expression in PH
As part of the official country visit of the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression to the Philippines, Ms. Irene Khan met with officials from the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on 30 January 2024 to further gain insights on the situation of the country’s freedom of the press, laws which concern the Filipinos’ right to expression and access to digital communications, and how these affect various sectors, including the marginalised. During the mission of the Special Rapporteur, it is expected that opportunities and challenges pertaining to the Philippines’ freedom of opinion and expression will be identified, which will then be utilised to craft recommendations […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights against the red-tagging of the NUJP-affiliated journalists in an SMNI program
On World Press Freedom Day, 03 May 2023, hosts of the show “Laban Kasama ng Bayan” of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) red-tagged journalists affiliated with the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP). The SMNI hosts alleged that NUJP is a communist-led organization and proceeded to accuse NUJP Chairperson and Philstar.com news section head Jonathan de Santos of alleged involvement with various communist organizations during his youth. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is gravely alarmed by this repeat incidence of red-tagging by this SMNI program [1]. As we have repeatedly warned, red-tagging exposes the tagged party to intimidation, violence, and unnecessary state surveillance, which directly impede journalists’ […]
Facebookによる進歩派グループのページの削除に関する人権委員会の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the takedown of the pages belonging to some progressive groups, namely Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN), and Anakbayan, on social media platform Facebook. KMU, in a statement, shares that its page was permanently shut down, while personal accounts of page administrators and editors were also locked citing alleged unauthorised access. According to the observations of the abovementioned groups, Facebook’s recent action targeted pages that shared posts regarding the passing of Jose Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines. The social media platform allegedly flagged posts related to Sison as violations against its Community Guidelines […]
児童売買と性的搾取、表現と意見の自由に関する特別報告者の今後の各国訪問に関する人権高等弁務官声明
The Commission reiterates its acknowledgement of the national government for extending an invitation to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other child sexual abuse material, Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh, and the Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion, Ms. Irene Khan. It will be recalled that the invitation was announced by the then Justice Secretary, Mr. Menardo Guevarra, during his speech at the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in February this year. Mr. Guevarra explained that the country visits will be planned and implemented within the scope of the Philippines-United Nations Joint […]
CHR事務局長ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士によるSONAにおける平和的集会と表現の自由の権利の行使に関する声明
The right to peaceful assembly and the related rights to freedom of expression and free speech are constitutional rights that deserve equal protection as public safety and order. During important national events in the country, which include the State of the Nation Address (SONA), many groups and individuals take these as important occasions to express their views, stances, and grievances on pressing issues concerning national affairs. As the Chief Executive presents the state of the nation and discusses its agenda and accomplishments through the SONA, it is equally important for the government to also provide space and enable the right of the people to peaceful assembly in recognition of the […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Philippine National Police’s statement on only allowing pro-admin rallyists during the upcoming presidential inauguration
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the recent remarks of the acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr, that the PNP will have ‘no problem’ with rally attendees as long as they chant support for the incoming President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He further commented against those who criticise, urging them to reflect on the so-called ‘human wrongs’ that they are committing during protests. While we note his concern in keeping the inauguration orderly, CHR continues to stress the primacy of upholding human rights, as similarly stressed by the President-elect himself during a meeting with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the […]
軍当局者がリザ・ソベラーノ氏とカトリオナ・グレイ氏に警告したことに関するグウェンドリン・ピメンテル・ガナ委員の声明
All Filipinos, celebrities and everyday folks alike, have the right to express their beliefs and convictions and to participate in activities in line with these beliefs. The Constitution guarantees our freedom of thought, expression, and participation. As a democratic society, everyone has the freedom to advocate and support a cause, free from any intimidation or harassment. CHR is deeply concerned with the warning made by Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr. against female celebrities Liza Soberano and Catriona Gray following their vocal support for women’s rights and the participation of the former in an online forum to speak up for victims of gender-based violence and abuse. Such remarks are tantamount to […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent slay of Online Show Host in Sorsogon City
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the killing of Balangibog TV online show host in Sorsogon City, Monday night by unidentified assailants. Jobert Bercasio was onboard his scooter when he was gunned down by suspects riding in tandem at around 7:55 pm at Barangay Cabid-an. This recent killing illustrates the growing trend of harassment and violence perpetrated against media workers in the country. CHR strongly urges the government to act on this case to attain justice for the deceased and to ensure that further steps will be taken to ensure the safety of our journalists and media workers. The freedom of expression which includes the freedom of the press is […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the right to free expressions and privacy on social media
The freedom of expression together with the right to privacy are both fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that individuals are able to freely utter and publish whatever one pleases without previous restraint and to be protected against unwanted interference or disclosure of their private lives. While the freedom of expression and the right to privacy are not absolute rights, permissible interference is only allowed upon lawful order of the court or when the exercise of the aforementioned rights are proven to be injurious to the right of the community or society. With the current discussions on the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, the […]
CHRスポークスマン、ジャクリーン・デ・ギア弁護士による、全国キャンパス報道の自由の日を記念した声明
The Commission on Human Rights joins all educational institutions and students in the observance of the National Campus Press Freedom Day today, 25 July 2020. This observance was declared only last year, on 28 August 2019 through Republic Act No. 11440 or the National Campus Press Freedom Day Act, in recognition of the importance of campus press in promoting and protecting press freedom and freedom of expression. During the period of its declaration, the reality in many key universities was in stark contrast to what the law aspires to cultivate. It was signed at a time when campus journalism and student protests were confronted with intimidation and harassment and universities […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the duty of the State to preserve the country’s peace, security, and the general welfare of its people by adopting effective measures countering the threats of terrorism. This must be done, however, without compromising everyone’s fundamental rights and freedoms. Effective counterterrorism measures and the protection of human rights complement and reinforce each other. The right to peace is a human right. As such, while the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act attempts to align with these principles, its provisions are a cause for concern to CHR when viewed through a human rights lens. The vague and overbroad definition of ‘terrorism’ makes it difficult to distinguish an […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、提案されているテロ対策法案に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is against terrorism. We recognise its effects have implications on our rights and freedoms—both individually and as a collective community. As such, we look upon the government to fulfil its duty in protecting its citizens from harm, especially from groups who seek to perpetuate senseless violence, which oftentimes result to loss of innocent lives. However, in doing so, we cannot sacrifice our human rights. The broad definition of ’terrorism’ in the proposed bill paves the road for possible abuse as it tends to blur the distinction between terroristic activities and ordinary crimes already punishable by the Revised Penal Code and other pertinent laws. Such […]
CHRの広報担当者、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、一連の赤札付け報告に関する声明
It is most concerning that the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has noted incidences of red-tagging of human rights groups, civil society organisations, and individuals even in the face of a pandemic. To date, we note reports of red-tagging involving the Union of Journalists of the Philippines, a student organisation in the UP College of Mass Communication; the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates, a consolidation of individuals, institutions, and organisations across the country for the protection and promotion of human rights; Rowena Carranza-Paraan, former chairperson of the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines; Windel Bolinget, the harassment experienced by his family because of such allegations, including the Cordillera […]
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セブの映画脚本家マリア・ビクトリア・ベルトランの逮捕に関するCHR報道官ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the arrest of Maria Victoria ‘Bambi’ Beltran early Sunday, 19 April 2020, in Cebu City. Reports say that the warrantless arrest was made due to an alleged violation of the Cybercrime Law after Beltran posted on Facebook what she claims as a satirical response to the rising number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Sitio Zapatera, Barangay Luz. Beltran was also said to have taken down the post after Cebu Mayor Edgar Labella threatened her with an arrest. A fully functional democratic society should be able to allow the reasonable exercise of free speech and expression as a […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged ‘forced’ public apology order on University of the East’s campus paper chief
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the alleged repressive actions against Joshua B. Molo, Editor-in-Chief of The Dawn, the official campus paper of the University of the East. On his personal social media account, the student journalist expressed his criticisms on how the government is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 crisis), but these remarks did not sit well with the opinions of his former teachers. One of them reported Molo to authorities and allegedly threatened to file a cyberlibel case against him if he does not do a public apology. He was summoned to the Barangay Hall of San Fernando Sur in Nueva Ecija. The CHR condemns this […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the attack against Dumaguete Radio Anchor
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the violent killing of Dumaguete-based radio broadcaster Dindo Generoso by unidentified riding-in-tandem gunmen today. We urge the local government and the police to ensure the immediate capture and prosecution of the perpetrators with the full force of the law. Generoso is the second reported journalist killed by gunmen in Dumaguete after Edmond Sestoso in 2018. The increasing number of attacks against members of the press around the country signifies the shrinking democratic space for free speech and expression. Such blatant human rights violations demand for stronger government action to ensure the protection, safety and freedom of media workers. The Commission extends our condolences to […]