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、 […]
バシラン州スミシップでの襲撃に関する人権委員会の声明
人権委員会（CHR）は、2025年1月22日にバシラン州スミシップで発生した最近の襲撃を強く非難します。この襲撃は、州が懸命に築き上げてきた平和と安定を破壊しました。この暴力的な襲撃により、兵士2名が悲劇的な死を遂げ、数名が負傷し、家族の避難を余儀なくされました。これは、被災した地域社会が直面している苦難をさらに悪化させています。CHR第9地域事務所による継続中の調査の初期調査結果によると、襲撃当時、軍関係者は国連開発計画（UNDP）と連携し、地域開発事業に携わっていました。人々の生活向上に向けた努力が行われている最中に、このような暴力が行われたことは、深く憂慮すべき事態です。[…]
サンボアンガ市における犯罪と暴力に関する人権委員会の声明
恣意的な生命の剥奪から人々の安全を守ることは、政府が国民に対して負う極めて重要な責任の一つです。人々が危害、紛争、脅威のない社会で生活することを確保することは、複数の政府機関と関係者の共通の責任です。第9地域とバシラン州で最近発生した暴力事件は、人々の生命権に対する深刻な脅威となっています。2025年1月、人権委員会（CHR）は第9地域事務所を通じて、サンボアンガ市における複数の殺人事件について、一連の自主調査を開始しました。これらの事件には、1月22日にボアランで発生した夫婦殺害事件や、[…]への容赦ない襲撃事件などが含まれています。
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the acts of violence committed against key officials in BARMM
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has taken cognizance of the cases involving Commissioner Archie Buaya of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) and the bombing of the Bangsamoro Health Minister Kadil Monera Sinolinding Jr.’s office. In response to these reports, the CHR Region 12 has initiated a motu proprio investigation and deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to investigate the separate incidents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). According to reports and footage of a security camera, unidentified armed suspects attacked the house of BHRC Commissioner Buaya with assault rifles in Barangay Labungan in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on 10 October 2024. The nearby […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged mistreatment of a Filipino worker by PAOCC Spokesperson Winston Casio
The Commission Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the alleged mistreatment of a Filipino national committed by Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Spokesperson Winston Casio. The CHR Region III will launch its own investigation to address the matter, particularly on assessing any potential human rights violations that may have occurred. In closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage currently circulating online, Mr. Casio is seen slapping a Filipino worker during the PAOCC raid on an alleged Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) establishment in Bataan. In a memorandum issued by the PAOCC on 04 November 2024, Mr. Casio was relieved of his duties as PAOCC spokesperson pending the outcome of the investigation. As a […]
セブ市で教師が未成年の生徒2人に対して性的行為を行ったとされる事件について深い懸念を表明する人権委員会の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over a reported case of alleged sexual advances of a teacher towards two minor students in Cebu City. The CHR Region 7 already initiated a motu proprio investigation, in coordination with the family of the minor victims and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 7. According to reports, the victims claimed that their teacher allegedly asked to see their abs, but they refused the request. In response, the teacher allegedly became angry, biting the 17-year-old victim on the back and the 14-year-old victim on his right arm. The Commission denounces any form of sexual advances, inappropriate conduct, or innuendos, especially […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera region
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the alleged consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera region carried out by the military as part of its counter-insurgency operations against alleged members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA). According to reports, these bombing and accompanying combat operations have impacted approximately 2.700 residents in Barangay Maling and neighboring barangays Dao-angan and Balantoy in Balbalan, Kalinga. Additionally, several other areas within the region have reportedly been affected by similar aerial attacks. Given the severity of the situation, the CHR Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has taken cognisance of the matter and will launch a thorough investigation in the affected areas to assess […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killing of a barangay captain inside a barangay hall in Pampanga
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the killing of a barangay captain in Arayat, Pampanga, who was intently targeted inside the barangay hall. The CHR Region 3 has taken cognisance of the incident and has deployed a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to determine the details behind the incident. According to reports, barangay captain Norberto “Mel” Lumbang was gunned down by currently unidentified suspects who alighted from a black vehicle in front of the barangay hall in Brgy. Lacquios on 11 August 2024. It must be noted that prior to the incident, Lumbang has signified his intention to run as vice mayor in the 2025 midterm elections. CHR denounces […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the alleged assault committed by members of the MANIBELA group against journalists
The Commission on Human Rights denounces the alleged assault on journalists by individuals from the public transport organization MANIBELA. Radio journalists Val Gonzales of DZRH and Allan Gatus of DZBB were reportedly attacked while covering the three-day transport strike organized by MANIBELA in Quezon City. According to reports, Gonzales was physically assaulted and punched in the waist during a live broadcast, while Gatus allegedly faced verbal abuse from protesters, who accused him of corruption and bias. The CHR emphasizes the necessity for both parties to respect and protect each other’s rights, thereby supporting the democratic process and contributing to an informed society. The Bill of Rights explicitly states that there […]
全国で報告されている児童に対する強姦事件の連続を非難する人権委員会の声明
(Trigger warning: violence, sexual assault, child rape, killings) The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the series of reported rape cases against children across the country. These appalling incidents are a grave violation of human rights and highlight the urgent need for robust actions to protect our children and ensure justice for the victims. The following recent cases illustrate the alarming scope and severity of this issue: -A 15-year-old student in Metro Manila was raped by a motorcycle rider suspect who offered her a ride and even took her to a restaurant before committing the heinous act. -A man was arrested in Manila after allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the series of violence committed against barangay election candidates and officials
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly deplores the recent series of separate incidents of violence against barangay electoral candidates in various parts of the country. As the campaign season for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections have yet to commence, acts of assault and violence have already been recorded. The first case involves the killing of Alex Repato, an incumbent chairperson of Barangay San Jose in Libon, Albay. Repato was shot down in front of his house by an unidentified gunman shortly after submitting his certificate of candidacy (COC) at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) last 28 August 2023. Repato is the fourth barangay official in Libon […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the assassination attempt on a mayoral candidate in Calamba town, Misamis Occidental
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will be conducting a motu propio investigation on the slay-attempt of Calamba, Misamis Occidental mayoralty bet George Matunog Jr. The victim was shot on Sunday, 13 March, while walking towards his home in Purok 1 of Barangay Southwestern Poblacion by an unidentified gunman aboard a motorcycle. CHR condemns this brazen assault on an individual’s right to life and expresses its concern over this recent incident. Continued occurrences of vigilante-violence to electoral candidates, if left unabated, may lead to a chilling effect on our electoral system and negatively impacts the country’s security and the democratic process in general. We cannot allow this culture of violence […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the reported deaths and arrests in Southern Tagalog
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls on the government to urgently investigate the string of killings and arrests in several areas in Southern Tagalog on Sunday, 7 March 2021, given the brutal nature of the deaths and allegations of irregularities in the said law enforcement operations. Based on reports, nine (9) activists were killed and six (6) were arrested during a police-military raid on progressive groups in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Rizal provinces in Calabarzon (Region IV-A). CHR finds the number of deaths most concerning in light of the pattern of prevalent red-tagging and escalating attacks against activists. Despite several commitments by the Philippine Government—domestically and internationally—to uphold, respect, […]
イロイロ在住の人権弁護士刺傷事件に関するCHR広報担当ジャクリーン・デ・ギア弁護士の声明
Lawyer Angelo Karlo ‘AK’ Guillen, one of the legal members working for the petition of various multi-sectoral groups against the anti-terror law, was allegedly stabbed by masked men yesterday, 3 March 2021, at around 9:15 PM in Iloilo City. According to the report of the Iloilo police, the attackers mauled the lawyer before stabbing him in his temple and taking his backpack and sling bag. Atty. Guillen is assistant vice president of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) for the Visayas. As an NUPL lawyer, he represents marginalized groups, activists, and rights advocates who are facing charges. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces this latest attack against an […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the armed attack in Datu Piang, Maguindanao
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the attack made by alleged members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Thursday evening, 3 December, in Datu Piang, Maguindanao. The said group reportedly harassed police officers in the named town and exchanged gunfire with the police and soldier stationed in the area. While no casualties were reported, the BIFF militants burned a police patrol car in the course of the skirmish. CHR believes that inflicting violence, especially when the nation is being confronted with a pandemic, is senseless and does nothing but aggravate the hardships already felt by communities on the ground. Mindanao in particular has long suffered from […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Jolo blast
The recent bombing in Jolo, Sulu is cruel and inhuman. No one should be made to suffer from such violence. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns this attack against innocent civilians, which left at least 14 dead and several others wounded. We call on the government to investigate this incident and make perpetrators accountable for this crime in line with government’s obligation to uphold and protect human rights of all. At the same time, this violence comes at a time when the country observes the International Humanitarian Law Month. We call out the perpetrators of this bombing for their blatant disregard for protection granted to civilians against such […]
COVID-19パンデミック中に医療従事者に対して行われた暴力に関するカレン・ゴメス＝ダンピット委員の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns in the strongest sense possible the senseless acts of physical violence and discrimination against our health workers, the true unsung heroes at the frontlines of our response against the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. As the country reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, such senseless acts do nothing but endanger the right to life of our health workers who most zealously guard the right to life and health of everyone. While keeping us healthy and providing much-needed medical care to those who have fallen ill to the virus, health workers are physically assaulted and discriminated. For instance, last weekend, five unidentified assailants ganged […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、ブラカン州元副市長および現職村長の殺害に関する声明
The Commission on Human Rights is alarmed by the ambush-killing perpetrated against former Pandi Vice Mayor Oca Marquez and Barangay Chairman Mauro Capistrano of Bagbaguin last Sunday, 19 January. Both victims were gunned down inside a restaurant along Plaridel Bypass Road in Barangay Bulihan by two still-unidentified men. The Commission condemns this act of violence and calls upon law enforcement agencies to expedite efforts to identify and persecute the perpetrators, determine the motive of the crime and give justice to the victims and the family. We remind the general public that in times of conflict, non-violence and effective communication is the only way to settle differences. Vigilante killings whether politically […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Administration’s pronouncement ordering Bacolod Police official to “kill everybody”
The Commission on Human Rights is concerned with the government’s remark emboldening Police Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido that he is “free to kill everybody” in carrying out his anti-drugs operations in Bacolod City. Such words inciting arbitrary act of violence by a State agent reinforce and tolerate impunity. This pronouncement should never be made to normalise violence in the country and to blatantly attack the right to life of individuals. We cannot emphasise further that law enforcement agents, especially the police, should never resort to any extralegal process in its drive against illegal drugs in the country. At all times, it must adhere to their standard operating procedures and respectful […]
イフガオ州における人権活動家ブランドン・リーの銃撃事件に関する、CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・C・デ・ギア弁護士の声明
これは、イフガオ州での人権活動家ブランドン・リーの銃撃事件に関する、CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・C・デ・ギア弁護士の声明である。
CHR広報担当アティ氏の声明。ジャクリーン・アン・C・デ・ギア、バランガイ・カルナサン市議会議員ロエル・マバノ殺害について
The Commission is alarmed with the worsening cycle of violence in the country. The death of Barangay Councilor Roel Mabano is another count in the rising number of deaths that the Commission continues to decry. We are concerned that the methods of attack are more brazen, and the perpetrators seem to be emboldened as more crimes get unpunished. We call on the government, especially our police, to step up its measures, which respect and protect human rights, in the interest of public safety. CHR-Region VII is already investigating this case. ■ DOWNLOAD FILE HERE