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The Commission on Human Rights acknowledges the efforts of the Philippine Government in promoting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights in the country. We reaffirm our commitment to provide any means of assistance and support necessary not only for the submission of pending or succeeding State reports, but also generally for the fulfilment of the country’s obligations under the different human rights treaties.
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Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
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Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the global observance of the International Day of Sign Languages today, 23 September 2025, and the International Week of the Deaf. Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages not only affirms the
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
In a recent statement, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has admitted that civilian properties were destroyed or damaged by its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), in the course of several operations. However, the CPP claims that
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
Protecting human life is a primary duty of the State–from healthy conception and birth to ensuring that each individual live a life of quality and dignity. Every third Sunday of January, our country celebrates the sanctity and protection of human
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With or without martial law, it is clear that the government has the primary obligation to ensure the safety and protect the rights of all people. Before 2018 ended, both houses of Congress approved the extension of martial law until
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In cases that a patient or their kin is economically disadvantaged, no hospital may be allowed to refuse medical services, disallow them from being discharged, or detain them in exchange for full payment. Any act which undermines the principles of
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission notes the announcement of the government to accept the high-level tripartite mission by the International Labor Organization (ILO), which will be conducted in January 2023. We view this as an indication of the government’s willingness to address serious