Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of councilor-candidate, radio commentator in Sultan Kudarat
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will be conducting a motu propio investigation into the killing of Sultan Kudarat-based radio commentator Jaynard Angeles who was shot dead by still-unidentified assailants at Purok Sampaguita, Barangay New Carmen in Tacurong City this Wednesday morning, 12 January 2022. The victim, known for his hard-hitting commentaries on the ‘Tinig […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa pagpatay sa isang election officer sa Northern Samar
Election violence denigrates human rights, particularly the right to life, and creates an atmosphere of fear that impacts the conduct of free and genuine elections—a democratic exercise of the people’s right to vote. As such, the brazen killing of Municipal Election Officer James Diaz Maghanoy, 42, in Lopez de Vega, Northern Samar is strongly condemnable. […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the call to extend voter registration deadline for the 2022 national election
The ongoing implementation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and modified ECQ in many locations around the country due to Covid-19 puts a lot of toll and delays in the whole voter registration process in the country. Together with the Senate, Congress, and other civil society organisations, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the call […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights urging Filipinos to exercise and protect our right to vote
Let us exercise and protect our right to vote The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the Commission on Elections, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV, the accredited citizens’ arm), the Philippine National Police, non-partisan NGOs, barangays, organized communities, the mass media, and other election watchdogs in ensuring peaceful and orderly elections on […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa paglabas ng listahan ng mga umano'y narco-politician bago ang halalan
The Commission on Human Rights recognises that the pending release of the supposed list of narco-politicians is meant to ensure that only deserving, law-abiding candidates get elected in government. However, we equally remind the administration that presumption of innocence is a Constitutionally-guaranteed right. And if there is enough evidence for the government to put names […]
Human Rights Advisory on the Conduct of Checkpoints in Connection with the 13 May 2019 National and Local Elections
While we recognize the laudable efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to establish checkpoints across the country to seize illegal effects and apprehend suspected criminal s in possession of ordinance, loose firearms, explosives and other weapons that could be used to disturb the impending election, we urge them to conduct the same within the […]
Sa Halalan ng Pilipinas sa United Nations Human Rights Council
Being elected at the Council entails enormous responsibility for the Philippine government to demonstrate its sincerity for the adherence to international human rights principles. Tremendous work is required from the government to address the continuing gross human rights violations in the country. The Commission will monitor these pledges as we engage the Philippine government and […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections
The time has come once again for all of us to exercise one of our most crucial rights in today’s democracy: our right to vote. On 14 May 2018, today, the country comes together for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. To be elected are the positions of punong barangay (village captain); seven (7) […]