Pamantayang Oras ng Pilipinas:
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 4:44 PM
Mga opisyal na deklarasyon mula sa Commission on Human Rights na tumutugon sa mga kagyat na pambansang isyu, patakaran, at mga alalahanin sa karapatang pantao. Ang mga pahayag na ito ay sumasalamin sa posisyon at adbokasiya ng CHR sa mahahalagang usapin.
Halalan, Oplan Katok
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) intent to promote responsible gun ownership through its “Oplan Katok” initiative. Encouraging firearm owners to renew their licenses or surrender unlicensed firearms is an important measure in upholding public safety. CHR equally recognizes the concerns raised, particularly by the Commission on Election (COMELEC), […]
Forensic
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 694, or “An Act Establishing the Forensic Science Institute in the University of the Philippines System, Defining Its Functions and Appropriating Funds Therefor.” “The establishment of a Forensic Science Institute is a crucial step in enhancing our […]
Pag-atake sa mga Opisyal ng Pamahalaan, Karahasang may kinalaman sa halalan, Mga pagpatay
Ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR), sa pamamagitan ng mga regional office nito, ay nagsasagawa ng independiyenteng imbestigasyon sa mga napaulat na pagpatay sa mga local executive at mga kandidato sa halalan sa Zamboanga del Sur at Maguindanao. Tinutuligsa namin ang mga katulad na insidente na lumalabag sa pinakapangunahing mga karapatan—ang karapatang mabuhay—sa pagkakataong ito ay nakakaapekto sa mga pampublikong opisyal at kandidato habang papalapit tayo sa […]
Corrupt officials, Corruption, Crime, parusang kamatayan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern on the proposed bill pushing for the death penalty by firing squad for corrupt public officials. CHR recognizes that corruption is a grave offense that has far-reaching and systemic consequences, including perpetuation of inequality and weakening of institutions. However, the death penalty is not a guaranteed […]
CHR Charter Bill
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the House of Representatives for their full support in advancing the CHR Charter Bill, which successfully hurdled the rigorous scrutiny of the Committee on Appropriations on 21 January 2025. Through the efforts of the House Committee on Appropriations, the current draft of the substitute […]
Mga Karapatan ng Bata, Child Support
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly supports the passage of House Bill (HB) 8987, also known as An Act Ensuring Child Support and Penalizing Parental Refusal or Neglect Thereof. The proposed measure seeks to penalize the parent who fails to provide essential support for their children’s education, food, clothing, and other basic needs. Article […]
Pag-atake sa mga Opisyal ng Pamahalaan, Karahasang may kinalaman sa halalan
Mariing kinokondena ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang sunud-sunod na pagpatay sa mga kandidato sa pulitika at election officers sa bansa. Lubhang nakababahala na, sa kabila ng mga pagsisikap ng gobyerno at mga ahensyang nagpapatupad ng batas na itaguyod ang kapayapaan bago ang halalan, nagpapatuloy ang kultura ng karahasan—na ginagawang normal ang mga pagpatay at iba pang anyo ng panliligalig bilang […]
Mga pagpatay, Kuwait, Migrant worker, Itigil ang mga Pagpatay
The CHR expresses its deepest sympathies and sends prayers to the family and friends of overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban, who was found dead after being reported missing. The CHR acknowledges the efforts of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in seeking justice for Dafnie Nacalaban. No Filipino should […]
Edukasyon, MAKABATA, Right to Education
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes the establishment of the Mahalin at Kalingain Ating mga Bata (MAKABATA) program, a comprehensive, one-stop system designed to address and monitor issues affecting children in need of special protection (CNSPs). The recent approval of Executive Order 79 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. further strengthens this initiative by […]
Human Rights Situation, New Year
The year 2024 has witnessed various challenges and developments in the human rights situation in the Philippines. As such, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reaffirms its commitment to upholding its mandate to protect and promote the dignity of all as we welcome the new year. We have all worked hard this year to advance […]
basic education, Mga bata, mental health
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the efforts of our legislators for crafting laws that enhance the Philippine education system by establishing strong mechanisms to implement comprehensive school-based mental health programs across all public and private basic education institutions. Signed into law on 09 December 2024, Republic Act (RA) No. 12080, or the Basic […]
Pag-atake sa mga Opisyal ng Pamahalaan, Commission on Elections, Karahasang may kinalaman sa halalan
Tinutuligsa ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang walang habas na pananambang kay Ponciano Onia, presidente ng Abono Partylist, na nagtataguyod para sa mga Pilipinong magsasaka sa Kongreso. Si Onia, isa ring incumbent municipal councilor ng bayan ng Umingan, Pangasinan ay walang awang inatake at pinaulanan ng bala habang siya ay nagmamaneho pauwi noong 07 Disyembre 2024. Kinikilala ng CHR […]
kampanya laban sa iligal na droga, Duterte Administration, extrajudicial killings, QuadComm
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the recommendation of the House of Representatives’ Quad Committee (QuadComm) to pursue charges of crimes against humanity against those involved in the alleged extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration’s nationwide anti-illegal drug campaign. Specifically, the QuadComm has called for the filing of charges against the following individuals: former […]
Mga taong may Kapansanan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its grave concern over reports of the alleged proliferation of fake identification cards (IDs) for persons with disabilities. Under Republic Act No. 7277, or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, as amended by Republic Act No. 10754, persons with disabilities are entitled to a 20 percent discount and […]
Death Row, Mary Jane Veloso, Migrant wokers, OFW, Veloso
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines after enduring 14 years of incarceration in Indonesia, including time on death row. Her homecoming reflects the enduring pursuit of justice and compassion. This milestone coincides with the recent observance of International Migrant Workers Day, underscoring the bravery of Filipino […]
Atom Araullo, journalism, Media, karapatan ng media, kalayaan sa pamamahayag, Red-tagging
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent decision of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 306, which ruled in favor of journalist Atom Araullo in his civil suit against SMNI hosts Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz, who accused him of being associated with communist terrorist ideologies in their talk show. In […]
Court Hearings, intellectual disability, testify, trial hearing
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the recent ruling of the Supreme Court (SC), advocating for the use of people-first language and reaffirming that persons with intellectual disabilities are competent to testify in court. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, we believe that inclusive approaches are crucial for reforming the justice system […]
Abuse, Mga bata, positive parenting
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern over the recent findings in the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report. The study reveals that over 23 million children under the age of 14 experience violent discipline within their homes—an alarming statistic that underscores the deeply ingrained culture of violence affecting many Filipino children. UNICEF’s […]
Irene Khan, Labor, Media, Mga Manggagawa sa Media, kalayaan sa pamamahayag, UNSR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the urgent appeal made by United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, urging the Philippine government to review the cases of journalists facing legal charges and address the alarming incidents of media killings in the country. As the country’s independent national human […]
Mga Taong Pinagkaitan ng Kalayaan, Right to Education
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warmly welcomes the recent graduation of 68 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta – Bilibid Extension School (UPHSD-BES) program. According to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), 11 PDLs have earned their college degree in Entrepreneurship, while 57 PDLs have completed high school. […]