CHR, PNP Chief Torre affirm shared commitment to rights-based policing during courtesy visit
In a landmark gesture of collaboration to uphold the dignity of every Filipino, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Nicolas Torre III, during its flag raising ceremony held at Liwasang Diokno on 09 June 2025. CHR Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, together with Commissioners Beda A. […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent remarks of PNP Chief Torre III regarding number of arrests as performance metrics
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the appointment of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief PMGen. Nicolas Torre III and extends its support to the new leadership in steering the PNP toward professional and accountable policing. We take note of PNP Chief Torre’s “paramihan” statement on the number of arrests as part of metrics for […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the PNP’s assurance of maximum tolerance during SONA protests
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to exercise maximum tolerance in handling the protesters that will conduct rallies during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on 24 July 2023. Law enforcers play an important role in enabling citizens to […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa misencounter ng PNP-PDEA at ang pangangailangan ng mga body camera
Last week Wednesday’s operation, which caused the lives of four anti-drug operatives, is a wakeup call for the quick implementation and release of body cameras or body cams for police officers and dashboard cameras in all patrol vehicles. The Commission supports the purchase and use of body cams for police officers, especially those conducting field […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the PNP’s warning among its ranks to adhere to its social media protocols after CARAGA police posted an image online depicting an activist with horns
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the reminder of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa to his fellow police officers to strictly observe their social media protocols, as defiance to this would be meted out with administrative and even criminal charges. Duty bearers like members of the law enforcement are bound by high […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa utos na "barilin" ang mga umano'y agitator at lumalabag sa enhanced quarantine
The primacy of human rights even in times of a national health emergency means that due process and the rule of law still apply. Even stricter restrictions, such as the enhanced community quarantine seen to protect the people’s right to health, are guided human rights standards and principles. Even before, the Commission has expressed alarm […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR na si Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, sa pagpatay sa isang pulis na nakatalaga sa hepe ng PNP
Police are the frontliners in curbing criminality and violence. Citizens count on the police to protect them from any threat against life, liberty, and property. But today, another cop, Police Major Jeffrey Dalson – who was assigned to the office the chief of Philippine National Police (PNP) General Archie Gamboa – is gunned down by […]
Pahayag ng tagapagsalita ng CHR, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa mga planong muling buhayin ang 'Alsa Masa' sa pagtugon sa iligal na droga
The Commission on Human Rights notes the recent plans of the Philippine National Police to revive the concept of ‘Alsa Masa’ in addressing the drug problem at the grassroots level. While at its centre is tapping the spirit of volunteerism, the Commission urges the government to ensure adherence to strict guidelines in its implementation that […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, sa panggagahasa sa isang subordinate policewoman ng isang senior police officer sa Palawan
Rape and other forms of sexual harassment in the workplace setting is a despicable reality faced by many women. It is appalling that such transgression was recently committed by a police officer towards his subordinate. This not only violates the code of conduct of government workers but also greatly impacts the credibility and ability of […]
Pahayag ni CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, sa mga komento kamakailan ni PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde na limitahan ang bilang ng mga babaeng recruit sa PNP
In light of the recent comments of PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde on limiting the number of women recruits to 10% of the police force and reasoning that such limitation is justified considering how women police officers get pregnant and avail of extended maternity leaves, the CHR as Gender Ombud reminds the PNP of the […]
Pahayag ni Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, CHR spokesperson, ukol sa paanyaya ng PNP na mag-monitor ng rallies ang CHR sa nalalapit na SONA
Bago pa man ang imbitasyon ng PNP, ang CHR ay regular nang nagpapadala ng mga observers lalo na sa mga malawakang protesta. Ito ay para siguraduhing malayang makakapagpahayag ang ating mga kababayan ng kanilang mga saloobin—bilang parte ng kanilang mga karapatan at bilang importanteng bahagi ng isang demokratikong lipunan. Nagpapasalamat kami sa imbitasyon ng PNP […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Supreme Court decision ordering PNP to submit data on anti-illegal drugs campaign
Press Release | 6 April 2018 We welcome and support the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) ordering the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit data on the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. It is a step forward in ensuring that the rule of law still prevails in our country. But, equally important, is on how […]
CHR Calls for the Investigation into the Abduction and Killing of Jee Ick Joo
The Commission on Human Rights staunchly calls on the Philippine government to investigate the abduction and killing of South Korean national Jee Ick Joo allegedly by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) last October.
Drop Box System sa Pag-uulat ng Mga Krimen (CHR A2017-004)
The CHRP expresses grave concern over the high-level of vulnerability and propensity to abuse the “drop box” system to collect information on any person, whether a public official or private citizen. Moreover, the CHRP calls upon the DILGs, LGUs, the PNP and all other law enforcement agencies to discontinue the use of drop boxes. […]
Umaasa ang CHR sa pangunguna ng PDEA sa kampanya sa droga
17 Oktubre 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR na may pag-asa sa pangunguna ng PDEA sa kampanya sa droga Quezon City—Tinanggap ngayon ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang desisyon ng administrasyon na italaga ang Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) bilang pangunahing ahensya na magsasagawa ng kampanya ng gobyerno laban sa ilegal na droga. “Kami ay umaasa na […]
Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights na nananawagan sa pagpapalakas ng ating sistema ng hustisya sa pagtugon sa kultura ng impunity sa Pilipinas
09 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the strengthening of our justice system in addressing the culture of impunity in the Philippines The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges the government to act on the appalling number of extrajudicial killing cases in the country, and instead of […]
Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights sa SWS survey sa pananaw ng mga tao sa sitwasyon ng extrajudicial killing sa bansa
08 Oktubre 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights sa survey ng SWS tungkol sa pananaw ng mga tao sa sitwasyon ng extrajudicial killing sa bansa Ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ay sumasalamin sa damdamin ng mga tao sa kamakailang inilabas na SWS survey na nagpapakita na karamihan sa mga Pilipino ay nagpahayag ng pangamba na […]
Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights na nananawagan sa gobyerno ng Pilipinas na tugunan ang patuloy na pang-aabuso sa karapatang pantao sa bansa
04 Oktubre 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Pahayag ng Commission on Human Rights na nananawagan sa gobyerno ng Pilipinas na tugunan ang patuloy na pang-aabuso sa karapatang pantao sa bansa Naniniwala ang Commission on Human Rights na dapat magkaroon ng mas makatotohanang pagtatasa sa umiiral na sitwasyon ng karapatang pantao sa bansa kasunod ng 3rd Cycle of the Universal [...]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell
10 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit on the filing of criminal and administrative cases by the Commission on Human Rights before the Ombudsman against Manila Police District-Raxabago Police Station 1 personnel over its secret detention cell It is with the utmost urgency and dispatch that the CHR now […]
PNP Modernization Bill (Supporting the Strengthening of the PNP Towards Community and Human Rights Based Policing)
PNP Modernization Bill (Supporting the Strengthening of the PNP Towards Community and Human Rights Based Policing) The impact of the proposed bills on the PNP Reorganization and Modernization Act endorse by Sen. Grace Poe, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil to the prevention of torture may not be readily apparent. However, a closer […]