The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has maintained the Status “A” accreditation of the Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights (CHR) as a "credible and authoritative voice" among international human rights bodies. In a statement, the CHR  said its accreditation as Status “A” is a "validation" that it complies faithfully with the Paris Principles – standards that National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) must meet to be recognized as credible, particularly by being independent in law, membership, operations, policy, and control of resources. NHRIs with Status “A” accreditations are entitled to significant participation rights and independent access to United Nations (UN) human rights mechanisms, such as the UN Human Rights Council, its subsidiary bodies, as well as to some General Assembly bodies and mechanisms. They are also granted full membership to GANHRI, including the ability to vote and hold governance positions. Accreditations by NHRIs are done every five years. The CHT said that both the government and the public can be assured that it will continuously exercise its mandate objectively as a watchdog against human rights violations; monitor government's compliance with human rights treaties and standards; and advise on how to improve actions and policies of the government in favor of human rights; among many other things. "At the same time, we continue to commit to pursue steps that will further strengthen our role as an independent NHRI, including advocating for the passage of the CHR Charter," the CHR said. "We continue to commit to be government's partner in improving the way they fulfill their obligation as the main duty bearer for the human rights of all, while keeping our independence in calling out violations of human rights," it added.