LOOK: Speaker administers CHR chief's oath


House Speaker Martin Romualdez administered on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 11 the oath of office to Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Commissioner Faydah Dumarpa.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and CHR Commissioner Faydah Dumarpa (Speaker's office)


A photo released by the Speaker's office showed the actual oath-taking of Dumarpa, who is a lawyer from Marawi City.

The event took place in Makati City.

Dumarpa is a former political affairs officer in the House of Representatives. In 2012, she became a legislative staff officer in the Senate.

Dumarpa's appointment as CHR chief was made official last. Dec. 28, 2022. Her term will last up to the year 2030.