パハヤグニ CHR 報道官、アティ ジャクリーン アン デ ギア、サイカ 49 タオン アニバーサリョン デクララション ング バタス軍
“Martial law could crush our bodies; it could break our minds; but it could not conquer our spirit. It may silence our voices and seal our eyes, but it cannot kill our hope nor obliterate our vision.” Gaya ng paniniwala ni dating Senador Jose “Ka Pepe” Diokno, buhay na buhay ang diwa ng pag-asa ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao upang mapagtagumpayan ang mga hamong panlipunang patuloy nating kinakaharap dulot ng madilim na bahagi ng ating kasaysayan—ang panahon ng Batas Militar. Sa paggunita natin ngayong araw, 21 Setyembre 2021, ng ika-49 na taong anibersaryo ng deklarasyon ng Martial law, patuloy na naninindigan ang Komisyon na hindi pa tapos ang laban […]
パハヤグニ CHR 報道官、アティ ジャクリーン アン デ ギア、サ イカ-48 タオン パグアララ ング デクララション NG バタス軍
Makalipas ang apatnapu’t walong (48) taon matapos i-deklara ang Batas Militar sa bansa at tatlumpu’t apat (34) na taon naman mula nang bumagsak ang diktaturyang Marcos, maraming pagtatangka pa rin mula sa iba’t ibang kampo ang sumusubok baguhin ang madilim na yugto ng ating kasaysayan. Marami rin ang naghuhugas-kamay sa mga pang-aabuso’t karahasang nangyari na mismong estado ang gumawa laban sa taumbayan. Bilang isa sa mga institusyong itinatag upang magbantay at pigilan ang muling pagsasailalim natin sa mapanupil na pamamalakad, matinding pakikiisa ang ipinaparating ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao sa bawat Pilipino na patuloy na naninindigan laban sa paninikil ng ating mga karapatan at kalayaan. Hindi nakasalalay sa mga […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposal to declare martial law following the Jolo blast
Martial law remains to be an extraordinary measure reserved for extraordinary circumstances under the 1987 Constitution. Time and again, the Commission on Human Rights have constantly advised the government against the normalisation of martial law as a default response to threats to national safety. We continue to condemn terroristic acts and its horrors, especially to innocent, unsuspecting victims. At the same time, we have also repeatedly expressed confidence in our security forces in addressing terrorism within the ambit of their regular powers and those granted upon them by current laws. In this case, greater collaboration between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police might be the […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、戒厳令のような隔離規則の施行に関する最近の発言に関する声明
Containing the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the paramount objective in the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine. Our current COVID-19 figures show that we are still at the peaking stage of the pandemic, the threat to public health is still growing, and the challenge to our public health system remains daunting. As we have posited from the start, restrictive measures—the enhanced community quarantine and other stringent social distancing policies—are justified given that the primordial right to health and life are at stake. Recently, the Chief Executive warned of Martial law-style enforcement if compliance does not improve. The Chief of the Philippine National Police as well […]
Statement of the CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the signing of the joint resolution extending the availability of funds for victims of human rights violations under the Marcos dictatorship
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the signing of the joint resolution extending the maintenance, availability, and release of the funds intended for the victims of human rights violations during the Marcos dictatorship. Even from the beginning, the Commission has urged the government to craft means in hurdling the challenges that confront the distribution of the said financial reparations—given the operational limitations of Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act (RA 10368), and the subsequent law (RA 10766) that extended the life of the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB) in the face of voluminous application for reparation claims. HRVCB only expected around 20,000 claims, but received more than […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutionality of the third extension of martial law in Mindanao
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) respects the decision of the Supreme Court ruling that the third extension of martial law Is constitutional. However, CHR maintains that such declaration should be reserved as an extraordinary measure for lawless violence, invasion or rebellion, as determined in the Constitution, and should never be the norm. As previously expressed, we are confident that our security forces, police and military combined, can effectively address terrorism and other lawless elements in Mindanao without the need for martial law. But, while the said declaration is still in effect, we continue to remind the government to ensure that alleged human rights violations are addressed, such as claims […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、イメルダ・マルコスに対する汚職容疑での有罪判決に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the decision of the Sandiganbayan convicting Imelda Marcos guilty of the graft charges committed when the former First Lady occupied different positions under the Marcos dictatorship. Despite being a long process, this conviction is nonetheless a triumph for the Filipino people, especially for the victims of human rights violations under martial law, in the face of historical revisionism. The Commission stresses the need for truth so that we call ultimately hold the dictatorship and their cohorts accountable for their crimes. We will continue to be vigilant in this process in the interest of upholding justice for the victims of such transgressions. We will never […]
House Bill No 5451 Declaring 21st of Sept as a National Day of Remembrance of the Heroes and Martyrs of the Martial Law Era
The importance of remembering the events and personalities which fought against the injustices of the Martial Law era cannot be overemphasised enough. As we remember those victims of the authoritarian rule, we shall become more vigilant about preserving our freedom, defending our rights and opposing any attempt by anyone to foist another dictatorship upon us. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the possibility of extending martial law in aid of election and plebiscite in Mindanao
The Commission on Human Rights recognises that peace and order are necessary conditions for the conduct of any political exercise, such as elections and even the expected plebiscite, anywhere in the country. The martial law declaration in Mindanao, however, was primarily justified to address claimed terrorist threats following the siege in Marawi City. We agree with Armed Forces chief General Carlito Galvez that, at this point, it is premature to recommend the extension of martial law. There is a need for a thorough assessment of its effectiveness and a clear response to alleged cases of human rights violations, including the continuing condition of internal displacement in the region. There is […]
CHR honors victims of martial law; reminds of the lessons from the past dictatorship
On Friday, 21 September 2018, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will commemorate the 46th year since the Marcos’ Martial Law with an event dubbed “Never Again, Never Forget: A day of remembrance for democracy and freedom.” The commemoration seeks to renew awareness of this dark episode in the Philippine history, which was shrouded with grave human rights abuses and various atrocities. CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon underscored the importance of remembering martial law especially in the context of the relevance of the work of CHR. “We must not forget the lessons of the past so we can guarantee that there will be no repetition of human rights […]
ミンダナオにおける戒厳令の宣言に関する人権委員会の声明
24 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao The Commission on Human Rights condemns the recent attacks of terrorist groups in the southern city of Marawi in Mindanao. We are with the nation in praying for the safety of our sisters and brothers caught in the crossfire, as well as with our security forces on the ground ensuring the safety of our fellow Filipinos. We urge the government to ensure that the rights of all Filipinos are upheld while addressing this humanitarian crisis in southern Philippines. The 1987 Constitution enforces the respect for all civil liberties and assures […]