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Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the guilty verdict against Imelda Marcos of graft charges

  • November 9, 2018
  • 3:39 AM

The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the decision of the Sandiganbayan convicting Imelda Marcos guilty of the graft charges committed when the former First Lady occupied different positions under the Marcos dictatorship. Despite being a long process, this conviction is nonetheless a triumph for the Filipino people, especially for the victims of human rights violations under martial law, in the face of historical revisionism.

The Commission stresses the need for truth so that we call ultimately hold the dictatorship and their cohorts accountable for their crimes. We will continue to be vigilant in this process in the interest of upholding justice for the victims of such transgressions. We will never forget

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  • June 10, 2022
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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the right to free expressions and privacy on social media
  • August 4, 2020
  • 11:47 AM

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Asia Pacific Regional Review of Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
  • March 22, 2021
  • 9:48 AM

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights expressing deep concern over the alleged misreporting of police blotters in Davao City
  • August 9, 2024
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CHR unveils the Narito ang CHR Contact Poster initiative to expand access to human rights services and enhance grassroots accessibility nationwide.
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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
  • 4:00 PM

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of the 2026 National Press Freedom Day
  • August 30, 2026
  • 9:20 AM

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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
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  • 1:56 PM

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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
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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, commending DSWD’s efforts to provide livelihood support for women amid the pandemic

  • June 3, 2021
  • 5:00 AM

While most of the efforts being made by the government is focused on alleviating the pandemic, the responsibility to provide support for the underprivileged remains. This especially rings true since the pandemic has directly affected the employment of many Filipinos.

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Statement of CHR spokesperson on the order of the Ombudsman to file murder charges against a Manila cop for the killing of 23-year-old epileptic during an anti-drug operation in 2017

  • April 5, 2019
  • 1:42 PM

The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the order of Ombudsman Samuel Martires to file murder charges against PO3 Gerry Geñalope in connection with an anti-drug operation on May 18, 2017 that killed drug suspect Djastin Lopez. Citing the approved resolution,

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights raising alarm over shooting incidents involving local officials in Abra

  • September 26, 2024
  • 2:09 AM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over a series of shooting incidents involving local officials in Abra, which have now totaled three incidents in just three weeks. The latest victim was Pidigan, Abra Vice Mayor Noel Bisares,

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Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the student modules discouraging children from joining peaceful assemblies

  • October 17, 2020
  • 1:00 AM

We are concerned that a module on Media and Information Literacy allegedly coming from the Department of Education (DepEd) discouraging children from participating in peaceful assemblies, such as rallies, because the government is doing its best for all Filipinos and

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Statement of CHR Focal Commissioner on Migrant Rights, Gwendolyn L.L. Pimentel-Gana, on the ban on the return of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and on the raising of standards of compensation for Health Care Workers (HCWs)

  • June 26, 2021
  • 5:30 AM

The CHR draws particular attention to the current plight of stranded Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Health Care Workers (HCWs). While we understand that the ban on the return of OFWs was meant to prevent the possible spread of the

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An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7659 and the Revised Penal Code as Amended by Penalizing the Crime of Rape with Amputation of the Male Sexual Organ of the Offender and for other purposes

  • August 23, 2018
  • 7:09 AM

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7659 and the Revised Penal Code as Amended by Penalizing the Crime of Rape with Amputation of the Male Sexual Organ of the Offender and for other purposes The Commission adheres to the principle

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