Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the speech championing civil rights during the PMA recognition rites
The Commission of Human Rights (CHR) lauds the speech of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo to members of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Siklab Laya” Class of 2025 during their recognition rites. CJ Gesmundo emphasized the constitutional mandate of the military to bring primacy to the civil rights of the people before their own authority. Quoting […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the President’s rape joke during the Philippine Military Academy Graduation Rights
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the President’s comments and joke about rape during the recent commencements ceremony of the Philippine Military Academy. Misogynistic remarks have no room in our society. Violence against women has been a prevalent issue in our country and we must never justify its existence. Sexual harassment can be in any […]