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Statement of the CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the detention of lawyers during a drug raid at a Makati bar

  • August 18, 2018
  • 6:00 AM

The Commission is deeply alarmed by the arrest of the three lawyers who were only fulfilling their obligation as counsels of their client which is a constitutional right of every Filipino to be represented by a counsel of his/her own choice. It shows an utter disrespect not only of the law profession but also of constitutionally enshrined rights. It emboldens other law enforcement agencies and puts at risk ordinary Filipino citizens. The Commission for its part, shall continue to pursue its investigation on the matter.

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Mga paglilinaw ng Commission on Human Rights ukol sa distribusyon ng mga cheke mula sa na-prosesong claims ng Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB)
  • May 7, 2019
  • 3:26 AM

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Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauds the passage into law of Republic Act 11862 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
  • July 4, 2022
  • 1:18 AM

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming Senate Bill No. 2608 or the establishment of central kitchens in public schools
  • October 18, 2024
  • 7:16 AM

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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the use of child soldiers by NPA in armed conflict
  • December 8, 2019
  • 12:19 AM

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Ensuring Gender-Responsive Interventions to COVID-19 and the New Normal Including Ensuring Prompt, Effective, and Survivor-Centered Response to All Forms of Gender-Based Violence
  • July 28, 2020
  • 9:16 AM

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CHR lauds Isabela City, Basilan for enacting the pioneer ordinance on Human Rights Defenders’ Protection
  • April 21, 2023
  • 1:00 AM
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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the 17th Anniversary of the Magna Carta of Women
  • August 14, 2026
  • 6:51 PM

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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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Humanity must prevail: CHR calls for collective action and accountability in observance of International Humanitarian Law Month
  • August 12, 2026
  • 8:23 AM

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent killings of motorcycle taxi riders
  • July 22, 2026
  • 3:55 PM

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CHR welcomes PHRP4, calls for stronger protection of civil and political rights
  • July 22, 2026
  • 9:36 AM

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of Zero HIV stigma day
  • July 21, 2026
  • 2:39 PM

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on its proposed budget for FY 2019 budget at the committee-level

  • September 14, 2018
  • 3:04 AM

We express our gratitude to the House of Representatives’ (HoR) Committee on Appropriations led by Chairperson Karlo Alexei B. Nograles and Vice-Chairperson Raul V. del Mar for their full support to the cause of human rights through the unhampered approval

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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the evacuation of OFWs within Israel

  • May 23, 2021
  • 12:00 AM

In the context of an escalating violence in Israel, there is a need to ensure the safety and well-being of Filipinos, especially in the conflict-affected areas of Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ashdod. In this regard, the Commission on Human Rights recognises

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights, assuring daily monitoring of the ongoing PNP operations in the KOJC compound

  • September 2, 2024
  • 8:05 AM

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

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CHR urges PHL gov’t: address human rights situation on the ground

  • May 19, 2017
  • 3:57 AM

19 May 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR urges PHL gov’t: address human rights situation on the ground QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the current administration to address the recommendations of the 95 United Nations (UN) member states on

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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 spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the order to “shoot” alleged agitators and violators of enhanced quarantine

  • April 2, 2020
  • 9:11 AM

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

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