The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its full support to the enactment into law of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2664 that aims to curb electronic or cyber vote-buying and vote-selling. SB 2664, filed by Sen. Grace Poe, aims to strengthen Section 261 of the Omnibus Election Code by explicitly...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the killing of a barangay official of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur last Feb. 5, calling it a "violent act" that does nothing but foster fear and intimidation, especially among public servants. The slain councilor from Barangay (village)...
CEBU CITY – Two female siblings were rescued from online human trafficking allegedly orchestrated by their 33-year-old mother in Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu province. POLICE arrest a mother for trafficking her two daughters online in Lapu-Lapu City. (Contributed photo) Their mother...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscored the need for "safeguards" and "protection" of the rights of content creators in social media and other platforms as the House of Representatives conducts hearings on the proliferation of disinformation across the internet. "Addressing the persistent...
CEBU CITY – An Australian was arrested after he was caught in the company of a group of female minors in San Remigio town, northern Cebu province on Feb. 4. Personnel of the Tourist Police Unit rescued six girls aged between 15- and 17-years-old. The suspect was apprehended at the port of...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the attack in Sumisip, Basilan where two soldiers, who were providing security to a United Nations Development Programme mission in the area, died and several others injured. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has filed a protest against...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed alarm over the rise of criminality in Zamboanga City after the recent violent incidents in Region IX and Basilan. "Security of persons against arbitrary deprivation of life is one of the vital responsibilities of the government to the populace....
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) to safeguard the citizens' constitutional rights against unwarranted search and seizures in the implementation of "Oplan Katok." "Oplan Katok" is the PNP's initiative to ferry out unlicensed firearms and those with...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) favored the establishment of a Forensic Institute in the country to increase the number of forensic pathologists who can help law enforcers in solving crimes and addressing human rights violations. Supported by the CHR was the passage of Senate Bill (SB) No....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Twelve would-be human trafficking victims were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard during an operation here on Monday. WOULD-BE trafficking victims rescued in a private wharf in Zamboanga City with the police. The PCG disclosed that a Vessel Safety Enforcement...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its regional offices, has started its own probe on the reported killings of local executives and election candidates in Zamboanga del Sur and Maguindanao. The CHR acted on verified reports that a councilor from Barangay Upper Dumalinao,...
Death penalty by firing squad for public officials convicted of corruption will not eradicate corruption in the country, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. Instead, the CHR proposed a more holistic solution that is rooted in human rights. The CHR's statement was issued after House Bill No....
