Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of the proposed measure seeking to ensure the safety of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) inside jail facilities
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its strong support for the passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2031 or the “Jails and Prisons Monitoring Act of 2023,” which seeks to ensure the safety and security of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) while serving their sentence. Filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, SB 2031 “seeks to […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the discovery of severed body parts in Bacolod City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the mutilation of a missing unknown victim whose severed hands were discovered in a trash bag found in Bacolod City on Thursday, 26 January 2023. The hands were sealed in an ice cream container containing a note listing the names of several residents of Barangay 2, Bacolod City, […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, bilang pagdiriwang ng International Humanitarian Law Month
The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) seeks to mitigate the effects of armed conflict by limiting the methods of warfare and by protecting persons who are not participating in conflict or those no longer participating in it. Although the Philippine Constitution is firm that the country renounces war as an instrument of national policy, embracing IHL […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the allegation of police officers forcibly taking remains of individuals
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern on reports that Randall ‘Randy’ Echanis remains, said to be a consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines were allegedly taken by police officers of the Quezon City Police District – La Loma Police Station from a funeral parlor after learning the identity of […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the rape-slay of a minor in Bangkal, Lapu Lapu City
The Commission on Human Rights strongly condemns the brutal rape-slay committed against a 16-year old girl in Sitio Mahayahay, Barangay Bangkal, Lapu Lapu City. No one deserves to suffer from such violence, especially that the victim is an innocent child. This act desecrates human dignity and must be punished. To this end, CHR-Region VII will […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the treatment of Senator Leila M de Lima
Presumption of innocence and equal protection of the laws are constitutionally guaranteed rights. It is upon the government to ensure that all citizens—regardless of gender, economic status, religion, or political affiliation—enjoy these safeguards against injustices and assaults to human dignity. As such, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls out the Philippine National Police in […]
Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights sa pagtatanggal ng “comfort women” statue sa kahabaan ng Roxas Boulevard
Statues are built to remember and respect struggles in our history. In this light, the Commission is deeply concerned that the monument intended to honour the pain and struggles of our so-called ‘comfort women’ during the World War II was taken down like a thief in the night, akin to equally robbing us of our […]