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Statement of Chair Richard Palpal-latoc on the recent CHR Commission en banc appointments

  • September 30, 2022
  • 12:32 AM

We take due note of the heightened vigilance of human rights groups and advocates on the recent appointments in the leadership of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). We take these as a challenge and we seek the chance to respond to the pressing human rights challenges in the country with an assurance that CHR under my leadership will be marked by utmost dedication, unquestionable probity, and speedy disposition of cases in the interest of upholding the rights of all. ###

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Pahayag ni Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, CHR spokesperson, ukol sa paanyaya ng PNP na mag-monitor ng rallies ang CHR sa nalalapit na SONA
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Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s treatment of Senator Leila M de Lima
  • February 11, 2019
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the bombing of a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi City
  • December 5, 2023
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Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged rape case of a drug suspect’s teen daughter by a police
  • October 29, 2018
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. De Guia, on the incidents of police brutality during Traslacion 2020
  • January 10, 2020
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COVID-19: Exceptional measures should not be cover for human rights abuses and violations – Bachelet
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Statement of Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, Focal Commissioner on the Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty, clarifying reports on CHR action on the missing PDL funds at the Correctional Institution for Women
  • September 4, 2026
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of the 2026 National Press Freedom Day
  • August 30, 2026
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the continued suspension of the NCR minimum wage increase
  • August 27, 2026
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the school shooting incident in Zamboanga
  • August 19, 2026
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the 17th Anniversary of the Magna Carta of Women
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in observance of International Youth Day 2026
  • August 12, 2026
  • 11:00 AM

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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Law

  • July 4, 2020
  • 12:00 AM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed its reservations about the Anti-Terrorism Act—not for its intent to curb terrorism, but on how the law puts at risk the guaranteed rights of the people. We were present during deliberations at

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the killing of local executives and an electoral candidate in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao

  • January 29, 2025
  • 1:00 AM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional offices, is conducting an independent investigation on the reported killings of local executives and election candidates in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao. We denounce similar incidents which violate the most fundamental

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CHR releases situation report on gender-based challenges faced by solo parents in the Philippines

  • July 15, 2025
  • 6:36 AM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has released a situation report highlighting the gendered challenges faced by solo parents in the Philippines. The report underscores the need for urgent, rights-based interventions to ensure their protection and access to essential services.

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Conference on “Women in Islam: Understanding the Rights and Identity of Women in the Islamic World”

  • March 10, 2023
  • 2:22 PM

Venue: Ecosoc ChamberIntervention Time: March 8, 2023; 10:00-3:00PM (Intervention period 10:00-12:00) Assalamualaikum. I am Faydah Dumarpa, Commissioner of  the Philippine Commission on Human Rights, the country’s National Human Rights Institution and Gender and Development Ombud.  Since the Commission’s creation 38

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the execution of a Filipino in Saudi Arabia

  • October 10, 2024
  • 8:11 AM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its profound sadness and deep concern over the execution of a Filipino national in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and, in line with their request

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending the Commission on Audit’s plan to digitalize state audit processes in the next seven years

  • May 17, 2023
  • 12:41 AM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the plan of the Commission on Audit (CoA) to digitalize its state audit processes within the next seven years. As the country’s national human rights institution, CHR welcomes this plan that will improve

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