CEBU CITY – Regardless of gender identity or relationship status, partners can now make medical decisions in hospitals run by the Cebu provincial government. This policy was formalized through an executive order (EO) signed by Gov. Pamela Baricuatro, establishing the Right to Care program. The...
Two Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority measures gained unanimous approval at the House of Representatives on Tuesday night, June 2, which echoed the widespread belief on the necessity of the bills. Passed on third and final reading during plenary session Tuesday...
Mandaluyong City has joined other local governments in approving a “Right to Care” ordinance, which grants LGBTQIA+ residents and common-law partners the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of their partners. The Mandaluyong City government announced on Monday, May 26, that the 12th...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, September 23, underscored that students must never be silenced, threatened, or intimidated for speaking out against corruption, stressing that their voices are vital in building a just and transparent Philippines. “The voices of our students...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act No. 12289, or the Accelerated and Reformed Right-of-Way (ARROW) Act, introducing sweeping reforms to speed up the acquisition of property for infrastructure projects while ensuring just compensation for landowners. The measure, signed on Sept. 12,...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) lauded Congress for approving economic reform bills that seek to extend the term of foreign leases to 99 years and streamline the rigorous right-of-way process. FFCCCII, which comprises over 170 business and trade...
CEBU CITY – Imported right-hand-drive vehicles were seized in a raid in Talisay City, Cebu on Monday, June 9. The seizure of the 65 vehicles was in line with the instruction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to conduct aggressive operations against those who compromise road safety, said Land...
"Decent and dignified work is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right." This was stressed by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) during the observance of Labor Day today, May 1. The CHR joined the observance honoring all Filipino workers -- both at home and abroad -- for their...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed full support and lauded the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) initiative that provides assistance to workers impacted by labor rights violations. In observance of Labor Day today, May 1, the DOLE launched the Labor, Intervention, Financial,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has dispatched a team to look into the case of Pauline Joy Banjawan, an urban poor organizer found in police custody after she was first reported missing for two days in Batangas. In a statement, the CHR said its probe is in line with its mandate to investigate...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 77 that established the Inter-Agency Committee on International Humanitarian Law (IAC-IHL) with broader responsibilities to protect citizens particularly before, during, and after armed conflicts. The committee,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has vehemently condemned the fatal shooting last April 23 of reelectionist Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal, Cagayan and the injuries sustained by an aide and a resident. In a statement, the CHR said its office in Region II has started a thorough investigation to ensure...
