Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights sa umano'y pagdukot sa mga tagapagtanggol ng karapatang pangkalikasan sa San Carlos, Pangasinan
The Commission on Human RIghts is gravely alarmed upon receiving reports on the abduction of environmental rights defenders and church workers Francisco “Eco” Dangla III, 39 and Axielle “Jak” Tiong, 29 on 24 March 2024 at Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan. Pursuant to its mandate, CHR has prompted an investigation to immediately look into the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the case of the resurfaced missing environmental activists
Acting on news reports and in pursuance of our Constitutional mandate, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through the joint effort of CHR Central Office Protection Cluster and CHR Region III, prompted an independent investigation on the alleged enforced disappearance and arbitrary deprivation of liberty of two environmental defenders, Jonila Castro, 21, and Jhed Tamano, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged surveillance and profiling of officers of Gabriela and Makabayan bloc by the soldiers of the AFP Joint Task Force – NCR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in the National Capital Region (NCR) is doing its independent probe on the recent cases of alleged surveillance and profiling by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Task Force – NCR in Barangay 105 in Tondo, Manila. On 13 March 2023, Renerose Bihag, Secretary General of Gabriela, filed […]
CHR lauds Isabela City, Basilan for enacting the pioneer ordinance on Human Rights Defenders’ Protection
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the City Government of Isabela in Basilan province for enacting Ordinance number 22-717, the first Human Rights Defenders’ Protection (HRDP) Ordinance in the country. This ordinance manifests the city government’s recognition of its legal and moral obligation to ensure the protection of human rights defenders who play a […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the opposition against the bill protecting human rights defenders
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reiterates it support for the enactment of the Human Rights Defenders Act in view of the increasing reports of serious risks and dangers faced by human rights defenders, as well as the prevalence of impunity for violations and abuses against them. The past years have been a testament to […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the attempt against the life of the provincial director of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the shooting and attempt against the life of Atty. Ariff A. Lao, Provincial Director of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC). According to the BHRC, an unidentified assailant shot the driver’s side of Atty. Lao’s vehicle that was parked along Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City on 6 […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the statement of the incoming National Security Adviser against red tagging
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of incoming National Security Adviser, Dr. Clarita Carlos, urging the end of the practice of red-tagging, also known as red-baiting, especially those from government agencies and its representatives. In its Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Philippines (2020, ), CHR, citing former […]
Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights na tinatanggap ang tiwala ng gobyerno sa kakayahan ng CHR na magsagawa ng independiyenteng pagsisiyasat
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the government’s expression of confidence in the CHR’s competence to conduct an independent investigation and act accordingly on our findings. In particular, we note the remarks of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana requesting the involvement of the CHR in verifying the report of the US State Department regarding alleged […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the attempt to trivialize and justify the dangers of red-tagging
The prevalence of red-tagging in recent years has resulted in attacks against the lives, liberty, and security of groups and organisations, especially those working in defence of the rights of vulnerable and marginalised sectors. Those at the receiving end of red-tagging are usually those vocal critics of the government; thereby, making it easy to label […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, nananawagan para sa agarang pagpasa ng panukalang batas na naglalayong protektahan ang mga tagapagtanggol ng karapatang pantao
The Commission on Human Rights joins the clamor to prioritize the passage of the Human Rights Defenders (HRD) Protection Bill or House Bill No. 9199. The bill’s enactment into law should be a high priority considering the unceasing attacks, threats, and the general climate of hostility faced by human rights defenders and advocates. We echo […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the violent attacks and unlawful harrassment against human rights defenders in the country
In less than two months’ time in 2020, an alarming series of attacks against human rights defenders in the Philippines has been linked to elements of the government. The Commission on Human Rights is gravely concerned about the patterns of harassments directed towards progressive individuals working with peoples organisations in the country. On 19 January […]
Ang CHR ay nakikiisa sa mga tagapagtanggol ng karapatang pantao, nanawagan ng mga pag-atake laban sa kanila
Quezon City—On 09 December 2019, a day before the celebration of the International Human Rights Day, the Commission on Human Rights hosted a solidarity event convening human rights defenders, activists, and supporters around the country to amplify the call to end the unabated clampdown on human rights workers. “We thank everyone for joining us in […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
On this day, the Commission on Human Rights pays tribute to the thousands of women in the country and around the world who work relentlessly and with courage to defend women’s human rights as well as the rights of other vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged communities. Women human rights defenders (WHRDs) are pivotal in promoting sustainable […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on death threats against a UP faculty criticising the health situation in the country
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the death threats against Dr. Gene Nisperos, his wife Dr. Julie Caguiat and their children, after he expressed in a press conference that there is a ‘health crisis’ in the country. Dr. Nisperos is a UP College of Medicine faculty and President of the All UP Academic Employees Union—Manila […]
Pahayag ni CHR Commissioner Roberto Eugenio T. Cadiz sa paglulunsad ng Commission on Human Rights ng isang National Inquiry on The Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Country Today
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) shall be conducting a National Inquiry on the situation of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in the country. The inquiry is in response to petitions and complaints filed before the Commission, alleging Extra-Judicial Killings, Enforced Disappearances, threats, and other forms of harassment against organizations and individuals – collectively regarded as […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
This is the statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on tagging human rights group as enemies of the government
Human rights go beyond issues concerning alleged cases of extrajudicial killings. These can also pertain to other liberties, such as right to food; right to education; right to social security; right to free speech; right to privacy; right to a healthy environment; and right to due process among others—areas covered by other human rights organisations. […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the departure of Sister Patricia Fox from the Philippines
As a fellow human rights defender, we recognise with gratitude the dedication of Sister Patricia Fox to the human rights cause in the Philippines, especially for our farmers, labourers, and the urban poor. Founded on the universality of human rights, being a foreign national did not prevent her from dedicating almost three decades of her […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to behead human rights advocates
27 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to behead human rights advocates Words matter. Pronouncements, especially those uttered by persons in authority, bear great weight and might be taken as official policy. The Commission on Human Rights takes exception to the President’s threat to behead […]