바랑가이 공무원에 대한 일련의 공격을 비난하는 인권위원회 성명

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by the series of reported attacks against barangay officials. At least seven incidents of alleged ambushes, with 11 people killed, eight of which are barangay officials, have already been recorded as of this writing. On 08 February 2024, Roberto Carpio, a councilor in Nueva Ecija, was allegedly […]
바탕가스 시에서 호세 마리 에스틸러 납치 의혹에 대한 인권위원회 성명

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its deep concern over the alleged abduction of Jose Marie Estiller in Batangas City on 20 February 2024. The CHR Region IV-A has launched a Quick Response Operation (QRO) to conduct a motu proprio investigation to look into the incident. Based on the available CCTV footage, Estiller was […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights recognising the call of Kapatid to investigate the ‘tanim-baril’ incident on a political prisoner’s wife in Negros

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) responds to the call of Kapatid, a support organization of families and friends of political prisoners in the Philippines, to investigate the alleged planting of a gun on the wife of a political prisoner, Pertinisa Jereula Charita, during a jail visit in Negros. According to reports, Pertinisa Charita was […]
인권위원회의 반테러법에 대한 대법원 판결 환영 성명

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the Supreme Court’s issuance of the rules on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and views this as a positive development towards the further clarification of the law. The CHR will continue to monitor the implementation of the law, to ensure that it will be utilized as envisioned: […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the establishment of a 24/7 VIP lounge for OFWs at NAIA

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the successful completion of the project that officially inaugurated a 24/7 free very important person (VIP) lounge dedicated to our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. This initiative stands as a testament to our commitment to providing a comfortable and supportive space […]
필리핀 언론인 안전 행동 계획을 지원하기 위한 알리스토! 경보 메커니즘 출범에 대한 인권위원회의 성명(전국 언론 주간 기념 행사의 일환으로)

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is set to formally launch the Alisto! Alert Mechanism, its own initiative for notifying cases of alleged human rights violations experienced by media workers as part of its celebration of the National Press Week this year to recognize the fundamental role that media workers hold in keeping the Philippine […]
코로나달 시에서 고문 혐의를 받은 경찰관 3명에 대한 고문방지법에 따른 4번째 유죄 판결을 통해 중요한 이정표를 달성한 것에 대한 인권위원회의 성명

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) scores a significant victory in obtaining a fourth conviction under the Republic Act (RA) No. 9745, also known as the Anti-Torture Act of 2009. The torture case was filed by the CHR Region XII and participated in the hearing of the case as a witness which resulted in conviction. […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights recognising and appreciating several legislators as human rights champions for their full support of the long-awaited and necessary passage of the CHR Charter Bill

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) extends its heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed legislators who have tirelessly advocated for human rights in both the upper and lower chambers. They have expressed their support for the CHR Charter Bill, which seeks to strengthen, institutionalise, and broaden the Commission’s mandate and capacity as the country’s national human […]
유엔 특별 보고관 이렌 칸의 예비 조사 결과에 대한 국제앰네스티의 대응에 대한 인권위원회의 성명

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 […]
유엔 의견 및 표현의 자유 특별 보고관의 예비 조사 결과에 대한 인권 위원회의 성명

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 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged ambush that killed two soldiers in Lanao del Norte
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its deep concern over the alleged ambush that killed two members of the Army Intelligence Group under the 51st Infantry Battalion (51IB) in Munai, Lanao del Norte on 3 January 2024. The CHR Region X has launched its motu proprio investigation to look into the incident. According to […]
유엔 특별 보고관 아이린 칸, 필리핀의 의견과 표현의 자유에 관한 문제를 논의하기 위해 CHR 관계자들과 회동

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 […]
동양 민도로 칼라판에서 바랑가이 카가와드 살해 사건에 관한 인권위원회 성명

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region IV-B is currently working on its independent investigation regarding the death of Anacorito Bolor, a barangay kagawad in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro who was stabbed to death in his house in Barangay San Vicente on 14 January 2024. Also known as Dok Ting, Bolor, 63 years old, was […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the government’s effort to pool funds for a livelihood program for jeepney operators affected by the PUVMP

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order directing government agencies to pool funds for a livelihood program for jeepney drivers and operators impacted by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernisation Program (PUVMP). Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma referred to the livelihood program as the “enTSUPERneur,” which would […]
DMW와 AMLC의 불법적 이주 노동자 모집 및 인신매매 방지를 위한 협력을 칭찬하는 인권 위원회 성명

The Commission on Human Rights recognizes the initiative of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and its partnership with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to provide safety mechanisms which ensure the protection of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from illegal recruiters and traffickers. Through a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the two agencies, this is envisioned […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on DepEd’s effort to train teachers and parents on spotting “red flags” of bullying among students

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Department of Education’s (DepEd) initiative to train teachers and parents on how to spot the “red flags” of bullying among their students and children. This project aims to determine learners who require intervention so that teachers and parents can identify and address bullying issues among students. According […]
바탕가스 시에서 실종된 미인 대회 우승자 사건에 연루된 경찰관 해고에 대한 인권위원회 성명
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has taken note of recent developments in the case of Batangas City’s missing beauty queen. This is in connection with the dismissal of Police Major Allan De Castor, the alleged suspect in the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon. Camilon has been missing since October of last year. According […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the government’s initiative to build 170,000 housing units in NCR

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the government’s initiative to build 170,000 housing units for informal settler families (ISFs) in the National Capital Region (NCR). This commendable program reflects a positive step toward addressing the pressing issue of inadequate housing and internal displacement faced by these vulnerable communities. The chief executives of all local […]
여러 정부 기관에 대한 일련의 해킹 사건 및 사이버 공격에 대한 CHR 신기술 담당 위원인 Faydah Maniri Dumarpa의 성명

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, expresses grave concern over the series of hacking incidents and cyberattacks on several government agencies. These attacks pose an imminent threat to national security, public trust, and the integrity of government operations, particularly in this digital age. As Focal Commissioner for Emerging Technologies, Commissioner […]
인도네시아 정부의 메리 제인 벨로소 사건 재심의 의지에 대한 인권위원회의 성명

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the development on the case of Mary Jane Veloso, after the expression of commitment from Indonesian President Joko Widodo to reexamine the decision over the Filipina’s drug charges. We are hopeful that this will finally result in her release and return to her family. It must be remembered […]
공공 유틸리티 차량(PUV) 현대화 프로그램에 대한 인권 위원회의 성명

Since its launch in 2017, the Public Utility Vehicle Modernisation Program (PUVMP) has sparked widespread discussion among various sectors of society. Objectively, the PUVMP aims to replace traditional jeepneys with “safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly” public vehicles. This transition necessitates the replacement of traditional jeepneys with modern ones, raising economic and financial woes for the […]