CHR, PNP Chief Torre affirm shared commitment to rights-based policing during courtesy visit
In a landmark gesture of collaboration to uphold the dignity of every Filipino, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Nicolas Torre III, during its flag raising ceremony held at Liwasang Diokno on 09 June 2025. CHR Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, together with Commissioners Beda A. […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent remarks of PNP Chief Torre III regarding number of arrests as performance metrics
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the appointment of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief PMGen. Nicolas Torre III and extends its support to the new leadership in steering the PNP toward professional and accountable policing. We take note of PNP Chief Torre’s “paramihan” statement on the number of arrests as part of metrics for […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the PNP’s assurance of maximum tolerance during SONA protests
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to exercise maximum tolerance in handling the protesters that will conduct rallies during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on 24 July 2023. Law enforcers play an important role in enabling citizens to […]
PNP-PDEA 관련 오해와 바디캠 필요성에 대한 CHR 대변인 Jacqueline Ann de Guia 변호사의 성명
Last week Wednesday’s operation, which caused the lives of four anti-drug operatives, is a wakeup call for the quick implementation and release of body cameras or body cams for police officers and dashboard cameras in all patrol vehicles. The Commission supports the purchase and use of body cams for police officers, especially those conducting field […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP’s warning among its ranks to adhere to its social media protocols after CARAGA police posted an image online depicting an activist with horns
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the reminder of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa to his fellow police officers to strictly observe their social media protocols, as defiance to this would be meted out with administrative and even criminal charges. Duty bearers like members of the law enforcement are bound by high […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the order to “shoot” alleged agitators and violators of enhanced quarantine
The primacy of human rights even in times of a national health emergency means that due process and the rule of law still apply. Even stricter restrictions, such as the enhanced community quarantine seen to protect the people’s right to health, are guided human rights standards and principles. Even before, the Commission has expressed alarm […]
경찰청장에게 배정된 경찰관의 살해 사건에 대한 CHR 대변인 Jacqueline de Guia 변호사의 성명
Police are the frontliners in curbing criminality and violence. Citizens count on the police to protect them from any threat against life, liberty, and property. But today, another cop, Police Major Jeffrey Dalson – who was assigned to the office the chief of Philippine National Police (PNP) General Archie Gamboa – is gunned down by […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the plans of revive ‘Alsa Masa’ in addressing illegal drugs
The Commission on Human Rights notes the recent plans of the Philippine National Police to revive the concept of ‘Alsa Masa’ in addressing the drug problem at the grassroots level. While at its centre is tapping the spirit of volunteerism, the Commission urges the government to ensure adherence to strict guidelines in its implementation that […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the rape of a subordinate policewoman by a senior police officer in Palawan
Rape and other forms of sexual harassment in the workplace setting is a despicable reality faced by many women. It is appalling that such transgression was recently committed by a police officer towards his subordinate. This not only violates the code of conduct of government workers but also greatly impacts the credibility and ability of […]
최근 PNP 대표 Oscar Albayalde의 PNP 내 여성 신입생 수 제한 발언에 대한 CHR 대변인 Jacqueline Ann de Guia 변호사의 성명
In light of the recent comments of PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde on limiting the number of women recruits to 10% of the police force and reasoning that such limitation is justified considering how women police officers get pregnant and avail of extended maternity leaves, the CHR as Gender Ombud reminds the PNP of the […]
Pahayag ni Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, CHR 대변인, ukol sa paanyaya ng PNP na mag-monitor ng 랠리 및 CHR sa nalalapit na SONA
Bago pa man ang imbitasyon ng PNP, ang CHR ay regular nang nagpapadala ng mga observers lalo na sa mga malawakang protesta. Ito ay para siguraduhing malayang makakapagpahayag ang ating mga kababayan ng kanilang mga saloobin—bilang parte ng kanilang mga karapatan at bilang importanteng bahagi ng isang demokratikong lipunan. Nagpapasalamat kami sa imbitasyon ng PNP […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Supreme Court decision ordering PNP to submit data on anti-illegal drugs campaign
Press Release | 6 April 2018 We welcome and support the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) ordering the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit data on the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. It is a step forward in ensuring that the rule of law still prevails in our country. But, equally important, is on how […]
CHR, 지익주 납치·살인 사건 수사 촉구
The Commission on Human Rights staunchly calls on the Philippine government to investigate the abduction and killing of South Korean national Jee Ick Joo allegedly by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) last October.
범죄 신고 시 드롭박스 시스템(CHR A2017-004)
The CHRP expresses grave concern over the high-level of vulnerability and propensity to abuse the “drop box” system to collect information on any person, whether a public official or private citizen. Moreover, the CHRP calls upon the DILGs, LGUs, the PNP and all other law enforcement agencies to discontinue the use of drop boxes. […]
PDEA가 주도하는 약물 캠페인에 CHR이 참여할 가능성이 높아졌습니다.
2017년 10월 17일 보도자료 CHR, 마약 단속 기관 PDEA 주도로 케손 시티—인권위원회(CHR)는 오늘 행정부가 필리핀 마약단속국(PDEA)을 불법 마약 단속을 위한 정부의 주요 기관으로 지정하기로 한 결정을 환영했습니다. "우리는 […]
필리핀의 불처벌 문화에 대처하기 위해 사법 제도를 강화할 것을 촉구하는 인권 위원회의 성명
09 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the strengthening of our justice system in addressing the culture of impunity in the Philippines The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the government to act on the appalling number of extrajudicial killing cases in the country, and instead of […]
SWS가 실시한 국가의 사법 외 살인 상황에 대한 국민 인식 조사에 대한 인권 위원회의 성명
2017년 10월 8일 보도자료 인권위원회의 성명: 필리핀 국민의 사법 외 처형 상황에 대한 인식을 조사한 SWS 설문 조사에 대한 성명 인권위원회(CHR)는 최근 공개된 SWS 설문 조사에 대한 국민의 감정에 공감하며, 대다수의 필리핀 국민이 […]
필리핀 정부가 자국 내 지속적인 인권 침해 문제를 해결하도록 촉구하는 인권위원회의 성명
2017년 10월 4일 언론 성명 인권 위원회가 필리핀 정부에 국가에서 계속되는 인권 침해 문제를 해결할 것을 촉구하는 성명 인권 위원회는 제3차 세계 대전 이후 국가의 만연한 인권 상황에 대해 보다 진실된 평가가 필요하다고 생각합니다.
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell
10 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell It is with the utmost urgency and dispatch that the CHR now […]
경찰청 현대화 법안(지역사회 및 인권 기반 경찰 활동을 위한 경찰청 강화 지원)
PNP Modernization Bill (Supporting the Strengthening of the PNP Towards Community and Human Rights Based Policing) The impact of the proposed bills on the PNP Reorganization and Modernization Act endorse by Sen. Grace Poe, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil to the prevention of torture may not be readily apparent. However, a closer […]