中央ビサヤ地方のカサンバハイ族の賃金引き上げ案を称賛する人権委員会の声明

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board’s (RTWPB) recent proposal to raise the minimum monthly wage for household workers in Central Visayas. This signifies the Commission’s acknowledgment of the significance of fair compensation and dignified working conditions for household workers within the region. According to RTWPB, they are currently conducting a survey of kasambahay and their employers to determine their working conditions and current salary. All stakeholders, including household workers and employers, were encouraged to participate in the survey, which will run until the end of the month. By March or April, the board will have discussed the proposed wage increase for kasambahay. […]

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged maltreatment and abuse of kasambahay Elvie Vergara

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern on the alleged years-long of severe abuse and maltreatment suffered by kasambahay Silvera ‘Elvie’ Vergara in the hands of her employers from Occidental Mindoro. A motu propio investigation based on our Constitutional mandate is being undertaken by the CHR Region IV-B office in aid of ensuring justice for Vergara. Aside from it’s continuing investigation and other services to be offered, the victim shall also be receiving financial assistance as a form of remedy for the human rights violation experienced, a recognition of the wrong that has been done, and as support in pursuing the case. Based on CHR’s initial investigation, Vergara […]