The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has grown worried over the recent cases of killing and exploitation of girls in the country, and vehemently condemned what it described as "cruel and reprehensible acts" that violate their fundamental human rights.

The Commission has received reports of a Grade 2 female pupil, who had been found dead inside a sack in a remote area of Barangay Conel in General Santos City last March 13. What was even more heartwrenching was that the victim seemed to have been assaulted and raped.

Another case that reached the CHR involved a woman who reportedly used her kids for online sexual exploitation, and several child sexual exploitation materials were found involving her own children and other younger relatives. The victims are aged 8, 11, and 13 years old.

"The CHR expresses profound denouncement of these despicable incidents," the CHR said in a statement. "We emphasize that the protection and promotion of the rights of girls and children are essential components of fostering a just and equitable community."

As the CHR acknowledged the efforts made by authorities to hold the suspects of these heinous crimes accountable, it also continued to call for comprehensive measures to be put in place in order to protect the rights and wellbeing of children and avoid such incidents from taking place again.

"Ultimately, the Commission believes that eradicating violence and exploitation against children requires a collective commitment from all sectors of society. We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting and upholding the rights of all, particularly children, and to ensure a community that values life, respect, and dignity for all members of it," the CHR concluded.