Senator Cynthia Villar expressed her strong opposition to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) plan to build condominiums as a means to resolve the housing backlog in the Philippines. Sen. Cynthia Villar raises her strong objection to the plans of the Department of...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has ordered an investigation into the death of a 15-year-old boy who was allegedly beaten by a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) official and his companion in Manila. “The CHR-NCR (National Capital Region) has launched a motu proprio (on one's initiative)...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday, Oct. 30, vowed to run after those behind the killings during the previous administration’s drug war after the statements made by former President Rodrigo Duterte aligned with the commission’s findings. In a statement, the CHR said: "The...
Embattled televangelist Apollo Quiboloy on Wednesday, October 23 denied the allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse being hurled against him. Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy faces senators for the first time during the public hearing of the Committee on Women,...
National Security Council Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya (File photo) The National Security Council (NSC) refuted a report by an international non-governmental organization (NGO) which accused the government of leading a “coordinated campaign” against human rights defenders to stifle...
CAMP Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued five minors in Angeles City, this province, on Thursday afternoon, October 10. Police Regional Office-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan identified the suspect as Aira. POLICE rescue...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, Oct. 6, disclosed that some female Filipino nationals were being trafficked to Cambodia to become surrogates. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said that at least 13 Filipinas are currently pregnant. They cannot be rescued and repatriated...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday, Oct. 3, expressed support to the proposed law that would encourage businesses to also prioritize charitable programs, environmental sustainability, and employees welfare. By supporting the two bills on the proposed law, "we take a major step towards...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said it has started investigating allegations of police threats and harassment committed against members of the media during the coverage of operations to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy. “In line with our mandate to safeguard...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday, Oct. 1, urged private higher education institutions (HEIs) to provide better scholarship programs for the marginalized, vulnerable, and disadvantaged sector. In a statement, the CHR said the scholarship programs should also include students from the...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the tuition-free college education offered by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University (PUPOU) to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Manila City Jail. In an agreement forged last July between the Manila City Jail and...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has cited Basilan province for enacting an ordinance to protect human rights defenders. In a statement, the CHR said the ordinance -- "Basilan Province Human Right Defenders Protection Ordinance" -- is the first-ever local legislation by any provincial...
