Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of the proposed measure seeking benefits for disaster personnel death
The Commission on Human Rights supports Senate Bill No. 1354 (SB 1354), otherwise known as the Disaster Personnel Benefits Act, which seeks to institutionalize death benefits for community disaster personnel who are dispatched during calamities. SB 1354 was introduced by Senator Mark Villar that aims “to properly compensate the families of rescuers who died during […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in recognition of government assistance for workers hurt, harmed, or killed on duty during calamities
Providing assistance to workers who suffered injury, contracted illness, and/or died in the performance of their duty, especially in critical times, are essential in ensuring workers’ security and protection. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the government’s provision of financial assistance to those harmed or killed on duty in times of calamity or disaster […]