マギンダナオ・デル・ノルテ州における選挙管理官とその配偶者への待ち伏せ事件に関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・ノルテ州ダトゥ・オディン・シンスアットにおける選挙管理官とその配偶者の殺害を強く非難します。この憂慮すべき事件を受け、CHR第12地域は現在、捜査と事件の把握を進めています。この非難すべき行為は、罪のない人々の命を奪うだけでなく、公務員、選挙管理官、そして一般市民の間に恐怖を植え付け、萎縮効果をもたらし、民主主義プロセスの根幹を揺るがすものです。間近に迫った国政選挙およびバンサモロ・ムスリム・ミンダナオ自治地域（BARMM）選挙を控え、この暴力行為は、有権者と市民双方の参加意欲を削ぐ恐れのある恐怖の影を落としています。[…]
元ラナオ・デル・スール市長の殺害を非難する人権委員会の声明
人権委員会（CHR）は、2025年2月26日、ラナオ・デル・スール州ルンバカ・ウナヤン市の元市長が白昼堂々銃撃されたことを強く非難します。被害者は自宅前で身元不明の武装集団に待ち伏せされ、到着時に死亡が確認されました。CHRは、この事件を調査し、政治的動機によるものかどうかを判断すべく、迅速対応作戦（QRO）を開始しました。私たちは、この暴力行為に対処する法執行機関の努力を評価します。しかしながら、このような事件は、加害者が責任を問われるよう、保護措置の強化と迅速な行動が緊急に必要であることを浮き彫りにしています。最近発生した別の副市長に対する待ち伏せ攻撃を踏まえると、 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the death of a 15-year-old allegedly beaten by an SK official and one other
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the brutal physical violence allegedly committed by a youth official from the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and his accomplice that led to the tragic death of a 15-year-old. The CHR NCR has launched a motu proprio investigation to address the matter. Based on reports, the incident was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV), showing the victim being chased, cornered, and repeatedly beaten, resulting in severe injuries that ultimately led to his death despite immediate medical intervention. The senseless loss of a young life under such circumstances is deeply alarming and raises serious concerns, particularly given that one of the accused perpetrators is an elected official […]
セブのバランガイ議員殺害を非難する人権委員会の声明
The Commission on Human Rights has immediately dispatched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) team to investigate the attack on Antonio Harry Godinez, a kagawad in Barangay Cogon, Cebu, which occurred on 07 September 2024. Unidentified gunmen reportedly chased and shot Godinez multiple times while he was riding his motorcycle on his way home. According to the Bogo City police investigation, the suspects fled the scene immediately. The increasing frequency of killings involving barangay and other government officials in recent months emphasizes the need for urgent and decisive action. The CHR strongly condemns the continuing normalization of violence, which degrades the socio-political landscape of the affected communities. Such incidents undermine democracy […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of a minor inside a barangay hall for alleged theft in Cabuyao, Laguna
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the killing of a minor, who was called for questioning for alleged theft, inside a barangay hall in Cabuyao, Laguna. The CHR Region IV-A has launched a motu proprio investigation to take cognizance of the matter. According to reports, the suspect, intoxicated at the time, entered the barangay hall looking for the 16-year-old victim before fatally shooting him in the head. The suspect, who had accused the minor of stealing steel bars and money, was promptly arrested by authorities and has admitted to committing the crime. Although criminal acts like theft are not to be excused, it is indisputable that no wrongdoing can […]
ケソン市の治安担当官に対する襲撃を非難する人権委員会の声明
⚠️Trigger warning: Killing, violence, harm⚠️ The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its deep concern over an attack against barangay safety officers and a policeman in Barangay Payatas-A, Quezon City on 10 April 2024. According to reports, a man went on a stabbing spree, killing a barangay safety officer and injuring two other safety officers, including a police officer. The victims confronted the suspect after reports of unruly behavior in the area. The Commission condemns this reprehensible act committed against our dedicated safety officers, who work tirelessly to preserve law and order and ensure the safety of our communities. Such actions jeopardize not only the safety and well-being of those […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the court decision on the shooting of Jemboy by police officers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) notes with concern the recent decision of the Navotas City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 286 on the shooting of 17-year-old Jehrode “Jemboy” Baltazar. The penalties, which resulted to the release of five involved police officers and only one officer sentenced to four-year imprisonment, raises questions on the administration of justice in cases of deaths involving law enforcers. While we recognize the court’s acknowledgment of the wrongful actions of the five police officers, we equally note the Baltazar family’s sentiment that the penalties do not adequately reflect the severity of the crime committed. Considering the irreversible loss of life of the young boy and […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the death of a 15-year old in Rodriguez, Rizal
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in line with its Constitutional mandate, has launched a motu proprio investigation into the killing of a 15-year old boy identified as John Frances Ompad, a resident of Rodriguez, Rizal, after being allegedly shot on Sunday, 20 August 2023, by Police Corporal Arnulfo Sabillo, 37, assigned to the community police assistance center (COMPAC) 5 of Rodriguez Philippine National Police (PNP). Thus far, CHR has already engaged with PNP and visited the family of the victim as part of our independent probe. CHR is seriously concerned over this incident, especially that this is the second instance this month when the perpetrator of the alleged arbitrary […]
クウェートにおけるフィリピン人移民労働者の残虐な殺害に関する人権委員会の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) decries the brutal killing of Jullebee Ranara, a Filipina migrant worker based in Kuwait. On 22 January 2023, Kuwaiti media reported that Jullebee’s burnt remains were found in the desert. The initial investigation report of local Kuwait authorities revealed that the suspect was a 17-year-old who is now in their custody. CHR joins the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in monitoring the progress of this case and echoes the calls for the swift dispensation of justice against the perpetrator. The Commission acknowledges the swift action of DMW, through Secretary Susan Ople, who met with Jullebee’s family and guaranteed necessary assistance from the government. It […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a student allegedly shot by a non-uniformed police personnel in Davao City
A motu proprio investigation is being conducted by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region XI following the death of a 19-year old male student, Amier Mangcop, after allegedly receiving seven gun shots fired by suspect Marvin Rey Pepino, a doctor and non-uniformed personnel of the Philippine Regional Office (PRO) in Davao, during a scuffle at a bar in Davao City. According to the Davao Police Station, an altercation ensued between the group of the physician and the student on 2 July 2022 at a bar at the corner of V. Mapa and J. Camus Extension Streets. The student allegedly attacked the physician, which prompted the physician to draw […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of Army Corporal Frederick Villasis
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the alleged abduction and killing of Army Corporal Frederick Villasis perpetrated by the New People’s Army in Barangay Lahug, Tapaz, Capiz. According to reports, Villasis was riding with a civilian on a motorcycle on their way to the town hall when around 40 armed men blocked their way. The civilian was left unharmed, but Villasis was reportedly taken, tortured, then shot from behind while his hands were tied. His motorcycle was also said to have been set on fire. Such senseless violence is an affront to human rights, particularly to the sanctity of human life. We urge the government to apply the […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the shooting of a curfew violator with mental illness by a barangay tanod
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is now probing the reported shooting of Eduardo Geñoga, a 59-year-old curfew violator with mental illness, by Cesar Panlaqui, a barangay tanod. The shooting happened in Tondo, Manila on 7 August 2021, the second day of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. According to reports, Panlaqui accosted Geñoga for allegedly slamming doors and gates in Tayuman Street during curfew hours. The victim allegedly approached the barangay tanod with a stick, which prompted the suspect to shoot the victim in the chest resulting to the latter’s death. It is condemnable and deeply concerning that a quarantine violator died again in the implementation of […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death a 52-year-old woman after being shot by a police in Quezon City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) shall be conducting a motu propio investigation into the shooting of Lilibeth Valdez, who was shot by an allegedly drunk police officer in Barangay Greater Fairview, Quezon City on Monday night, 31 May 2021. In a video circulating online, the police officer can be seen pulling the victim’s hair, eventually shooting her through the neck. This incident is gravely concerning as we expect our police to “serve and protect,” and not be at the frontlines of violating rights, let alone arbitrarily curtailing one’s right to life. The suspect identified as Police Master Sergeant Hensie Zinampan was assigned to the Philippine National Police – Police […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a former female detainee in Cebu City who was allegedly raped by police officers
Reprisals and the risk of being subjected to more attacks are grave concerns when speaking out and pursuing justice for human rights violations. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the killing of Ritchie Nepomuceno, a former female detainee who was allegedly raped under custody in Sawang Police Station in Cebu City, by still unidentified assailants on the evening of 19 April 2021. Nepomuceno was one of the complainants who reached out to the CHR Region VII seeking investigation for the committed abuses by police officers against them on the counts of torture, rape, and extortion among others, and for the existence of an alleged secret detention cell inside the […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the death of a construction worker who was shot by a cop after being mistaken for a robber
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through CHR Region III, is launching a motu proprio investigation into the death of a construction worker after being shot by a police officer in Sta. Rita, Pampanga on Saturday evening, 2 January 2021. The victim, Federico ‘Tek’ Pineda, 29, was said to have been mistaken as a suspect in a robbery-holdup case by police Cpl. Eframe Ramirez. Pending the results of our own investigation, we urge the police force to be more discerning on the use of force and firearms during police operations. As detailed in their own Philippine National Police revised operational procedures, the use of excessive force is categorically prohibited. And […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline de Guia, on the killing of a CHR security guard in front of the CHR – Region IX office in Zamboanga
A security guard of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) – Region IX was shot dead in front of the regional office in Zamboanga City on 13 December 2020. We strongly condemn this brazen attack on the very grounds of CHR—it speaks of the pervasiveness of violence and the thick shroud of impunity that darken our society. This appalling crime also has security and safety implications to the CHR as an institution considering that it happened in front of our regional office. Amidst the prevalence of red-tagging and the continuing intimidation and disinformation against the Commission for its steadfast push for human rights, this act of violence within our compound […]
CHR報道官、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、バタンガス州元下院議員殺害に関する声明
The charred remains of former Batangas 2nd District Rep. Edgar Mendoza, his bodyguard Ruel Ruiz and his driver Nicanor Mendoza left inside a vehicle on the side of the road is a deplorable display of barbarity and cruelty. The Commission on Human Rights condemns this horrible act, along with the number of vigilante killings against present and former government officials. Vigilante killings, which arbitrarily deprives individuals of the right to life, contributes to the growing culture of impunity. The Commission in response to this act, has already endorsed to CHR Region IV-A the case for investigation. The State bears the ultimate responsibility and duty to protect its citizens, hence the […]
タリサイ市の橋で男性が殺害され、絞首刑に処された事件に関するCHR報道官、ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明
The hanging body of a man in Talisay City bridge is a deplorable display of violence. A placard was placed on the man’s body alleging him a robber. The Commission vehemently denounces this brutish act along with a slew of similar killings that arbitrarily deprive the right to life and due process. The CHR-Region VII has already dispatched a Quick Response Team to investigate and monitor the case. Vigilante killings have been incessant, which contribute to the growing culture of impunity. The need for aggressive and serious efforts to address these type of killings have been our unrelenting reminder to the government. The State must endeavor to create a conducive […]
アコ・ビコル代表ロデル・バトカベ氏の殺害に関するCHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明
ホリデーシーズンにもかかわらず、殺人事件が後を絶たないのは憂慮すべき事態です。しかし、季節や動機に関わらず、政府はこのような人権侵害を許してはなりません。特に今回の殺人事件が次期選挙と関連しているという疑惑があることを踏まえ、政府には一層の警戒を強めるよう強く求めます。CHR第5地域は、犯人の責任追及を支援するため、既に事件の捜査を開始しています。