Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights sa pag-aresto sa isang online content creator dahil sa pagpapakalat ng disinformation o pekeng balita
Ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ay nagpahayag ng kanilang pagkabahala sa pag-aresto sa isang online content creator na maling minamanipula ng isang online graphic na nag-uulat ng pahayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., upang ipakita na siya ay nananawagan para sa legalisasyon ng ilegal na narcotics. Mula sa mga ulat ng balita na dinala sa atensyon ng […]
Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights sa mga pagdinig ng kongreso sa online na disinformation
Binibigyang-pansin ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang nagpapatuloy na pagdinig ng komite ng House of Representatives sa paglaganap ng disinformation sa mga social media platform. Ang mga pagtatanong na ito ay naglalayong suriin ang mga umiiral na batas at patakaran na namamahala sa mga online na espasyo at tuklasin ang mga hakbang sa pambatasan upang matiyak ang access ng mga Pilipino sa tumpak at maaasahang impormasyon. Kasabay nito, ang […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the response of Amnesty International to the preliminary findings of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan
Just as there are constant changes on the human rights framework in an ever-dynamic country, laws and policies that aim to address challenges on promoting and protecting the dignity of every Filipino should be adaptive to these shifts in society. The Commission on Human Rights acknowledges the call of Amnesty International in its statement urging […]
Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights sa mga paunang natuklasan ng UN Special Rapporteur sa kalayaan ng opinyon at pagpapahayag
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the preliminary findings of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to improve the current situation on freedom of opinion and expression in the Philippines after her country visit on 30 January to 2 February 2024. During the Commission’s interactions with the Special Rapporteur, matters concerning the Filipinos’ rights to […]
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan meets with CHR officials to discuss matters on freedom of opinion and expression in PH
As part of the official country visit of the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression to the Philippines, Ms. Irene Khan met with officials from the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on 30 January 2024 to further gain insights on the situation of the country’s freedom of the press, laws […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights against the red-tagging of the NUJP-affiliated journalists in an SMNI program
On World Press Freedom Day, 03 May 2023, hosts of the show “Laban Kasama ng Bayan” of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) red-tagged journalists affiliated with the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP). The SMNI hosts alleged that NUJP is a communist-led organization and proceeded to accuse NUJP Chairperson and Philstar.com news section […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on Facebook’s takedown of pages of progressive groups
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the takedown of the pages belonging to some progressive groups, namely Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN), and Anakbayan, on social media platform Facebook. KMU, in a statement, shares that its page was permanently shut down, while personal accounts of page administrators and […]
CHR Statement on the forthcoming country visits by the Special Rapporteurs on the sale and sexual exploitation of children and on freedom of expression and opinion
The Commission reiterates its acknowledgement of the national government for extending an invitation to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other child sexual abuse material, Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh, and the Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion, Ms. Irene Khan. […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the exercise of right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression during SONA
The right to peaceful assembly and the related rights to freedom of expression and free speech are constitutional rights that deserve equal protection as public safety and order. During important national events in the country, which include the State of the Nation Address (SONA), many groups and individuals take these as important occasions to express […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Philippine National Police’s statement on only allowing pro-admin rallyists during the upcoming presidential inauguration
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the recent remarks of the acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr, that the PNP will have ‘no problem’ with rally attendees as long as they chant support for the incoming President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He further commented against those […]
Statement of Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana on the warning made by a military official to Liza Soberano and Catriona Gray
All Filipinos, celebrities and everyday folks alike, have the right to express their beliefs and convictions and to participate in activities in line with these beliefs. The Constitution guarantees our freedom of thought, expression, and participation. As a democratic society, everyone has the freedom to advocate and support a cause, free from any intimidation or […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent slay of Online Show Host in Sorsogon City
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the killing of Balangibog TV online show host in Sorsogon City, Monday night by unidentified assailants. Jobert Bercasio was onboard his scooter when he was gunned down by suspects riding in tandem at around 7:55 pm at Barangay Cabid-an. This recent killing illustrates the growing trend of harassment and […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa karapatan sa malayang pagpapahayag at privacy sa social media
The freedom of expression together with the right to privacy are both fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that individuals are able to freely utter and publish whatever one pleases without previous restraint and to be protected against unwanted interference or disclosure of their private lives. While the freedom of expression and the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, in observance of the National Campus Press Freedom Day
The Commission on Human Rights joins all educational institutions and students in the observance of the National Campus Press Freedom Day today, 25 July 2020. This observance was declared only last year, on 28 August 2019 through Republic Act No. 11440 or the National Campus Press Freedom Day Act, in recognition of the importance of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the duty of the State to preserve the country’s peace, security, and the general welfare of its people by adopting effective measures countering the threats of terrorism. This must be done, however, without compromising everyone’s fundamental rights and freedoms. Effective counterterrorism measures and the protection of human rights […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposed anti-terrorism bill
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is against terrorism. We recognise its effects have implications on our rights and freedoms—both individually and as a collective community. As such, we look upon the government to fulfil its duty in protecting its citizens from harm, especially from groups who seek to perpetuate senseless violence, which oftentimes result […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the spate of red-tagging reports
It is most concerning that the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has noted incidences of red-tagging of human rights groups, civil society organisations, and individuals even in the face of a pandemic. To date, we note reports of red-tagging involving the Union of Journalists of the Philippines, a student organisation in the UP College of […]
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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the arrest of Cebu film writer Maria Victoria Beltran
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the arrest of Maria Victoria ‘Bambi’ Beltran early Sunday, 19 April 2020, in Cebu City. Reports say that the warrantless arrest was made due to an alleged violation of the Cybercrime Law after Beltran posted on Facebook what she claims as a satirical response to the […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa umano'y 'forced' public apology order sa campus paper chief ng University of the East
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the alleged repressive actions against Joshua B. Molo, Editor-in-Chief of The Dawn, the official campus paper of the University of the East. On his personal social media account, the student journalist expressed his criticisms on how the government is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 crisis), but these […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the attack against Dumaguete Radio Anchor
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the violent killing of Dumaguete-based radio broadcaster Dindo Generoso by unidentified riding-in-tandem gunmen today. We urge the local government and the police to ensure the immediate capture and prosecution of the perpetrators with the full force of the law. Generoso is the second reported journalist killed by gunmen in […]