Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the use of child soldiers by NPA in armed conflict
Last 2 December 2019, authorities identified the killed soldier of the New People’s Army (NPA) during an encounter with the 23rd Infantry Battalion (IB) is a 16-year-old teenage boy from Gingoog City. The NPA minor was Litboy Talja Binongcasan, a Grade Six pupil in Sitio Sioan Elementary School in Brgy. Malinao, Gingoog City. The Commission […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the recently approved amendments on the Universal Healthcare Act in the Senate
The recent rise in illnesses and viruses has deprived Filipinos of various opportunities to live comfortably, making it an ongoing challenge in the country. Despite the passage of various legislations and initiatives aimed at addressing this problem, much remains to be done to ensure that the attainable standard of health is recognized as a fundamental […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the proposed measure to expand the purposes for the utilization of the Emergency Repatriation Fund for OFWs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the proposed measure to expand the purposes for the utilization of the Emergency Repatriation Fund (ERF) under Republic Act (RA) No. 8042, as amended, otherwise known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act. HB 09388, filed by Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino of the OFW Partylist, seeks […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Cebu resto controversy
The Commission on Human Rights has taken cognizance of the incident at Ulli’s Streets of Asia involving LGBTQI personality Jude Bacalso, who allegedly publicly upbraided Rjay Marcilla, an employee of the Cebu-based restaurant, on 21 July 2024. CHR Region 7 continuously investigates the matter after receiving a complaint sent to CHR MISMO from an anonymous […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights, assuring daily monitoring of the ongoing PNP operations in the KOJC compound
A week into the ongoing operations of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional office in Region XI, assures the public that it is conducting daily monitoring of the situation both inside and outside the KOJC compound and investigating possible […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming Senate Bill No. 2727 or the Magna Carta of Commuters
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes Senate Bill (SB) No. 2727 or the “Magna Carta of Commuters,” as it seeks to uphold the rights of commuters by providing inclusive, affordable, safe, and accessible public transportation for all. This bill, introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, identifies the rights of commuters in the country, specifically […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the joint position of worker and employer groups for a higher CHR budget
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes the recent joint position from the Leaders Forum, a bipartite body of labour and employer groups, urging for a significant increase in the CHR’s budget to ensure that it has adequate resources for addressing labour-related human rights violations. The Leaders Forum, composed of organisations such as the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding the proposed bill for the establishment of a vaccine and virology institute in the Philippines
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent development on Senate Bill (SB) No. 941, also known as the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines Act. This legislation, which began as a proposed bill in the House and was then transmitted to the Senate, is now being discussed as a means for the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged disappearance of an environmental defender in Lucena
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has taken cognisance of the reported disappearance of Rowena “Owen” Dasig, an environmental defender from Calabarzon, whose charges had been recently dismissed by the Gumaca Regional Trial Court Branch 172 on 13 August 2024. As of writing, there have been no updates on the whereabouts of Dasig after she […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending bills that promote the right to adequate housing
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for Senate Bill (SB) No. 1025 also known as “On-site, In-City or Near-city or Off-city Government Resettlement Program for Informal Settler,” and House Bill (HB) No. 00005, as these bills promote people’s right to adequate housing and an overall better standard of living. SB 1025, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on its continuous monitoring of the situation in the KOJC compound
The Commission on Human Rights continuously monitors the situation in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City, as well as the ongoing police operations to serve the alias warrant of arrest on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and the other accused. Through the investigation by our Region XI personnel on the ground, the CHR […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the ongoing police operation in the KOJC compound
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional office in Region XI, is closely monitoring the ongoing police operation at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City on 24 August 2024. The operation is reportedly being conducted to serve an arrest warrant on KOJC leader, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The CHR sternly […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the killings of barangay officials in Sultan Kudarat
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the separate attacks committed against barangay officials in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Sur. It is important to note that these incidents occurred before the supposed plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament Bill 223 to be conducted on 07 September 2024, but was […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the Court’s decision, in relation to the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the decision of the Baguio Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 5, which has convicted two former Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets of murder, and another former cadet of hazing, in relation to the tragic death of 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio in September 2019. Judge Ligaya Itliong-Rivera of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending HB No. 9609 that seeks to establish institutional mechanisms addressing adverse effects of climate change in the country
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 9609, or The Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Act. If passed into a law, this bill will pave the way for the establishment of a legal framework which will ensure that remedies for climate-related human rights violations will be […]
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 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights backing BJMP’s appeal for higher food and medical allowances for PDLs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology’s (BJMP) appeal for increased budget allocations for the food and medical allowances of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). For 2024, only P70 is allocated per PDL for daily meals, while the budget for medicine is capped at P15 per person. These […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the proposed Senate Bill No. 2699 which promotes affordable, high-quality data services to Filipinos
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the filing of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2699, or “An Act Establishing a Comprehensive and Inclusive Data Transmission and Connectivity Framework for the Philippines,” as this seeks to address problems on the existing digital divide in the country through reliable, affordable, and accessible Internet […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of International Humanitarian Law month
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month this August, marking a significant milestone as we also commemorate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Conventions. This occasion is a historic achievement for the Philippines, which ratified the Four Geneva Conventions and acceded […]
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 […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the construction of a causeway project in Tacloban, threatening environment and livelihood security among residents
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its concern on the reported plans to construct a causeway project in Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City which may threaten the preservation and potential growth of the ecosystem in the area. The ongoing construction of the 2.56 kilometer road embankment and reclamation project gives rise to a list of […]
