Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to protect the rights of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community as a form of standing up for the country’s democratic principles. In a message for Pride Month 2025 on Monday, June 23, the country’s second-highest official...
Malacañang said that President Marcos is open to studying a recommendation from a United Nations special rapporteur for the Philippines to ratify a key human rights treaty against enforced disappearances. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan...
The University of the Philippines (UP) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing reforms in the Philippine justice system with the launch of the National Forensics Institute (NFI). During the launch on June 18 at UP Manila, UP President Angelo Jimenez described the initiative as a “national...
Following the Philippines’ inclusion in a global list of the 10 worst countries for workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) defended the country’s labor record, citing ongoing reforms and recent milestones as proof of progress in upholding workers’ rights. Labor Secretary...
With the Bureau of Customs (BOC) contributing the largest share in the seizure of nearly ₱41-billion worth of counterfeit goods, the agency has vowed to intensify its crackdown on the trade of fake products to protect consumers and legitimate businesses. The BOC, the country’s second-largest...
Workers serving as caregivers in private households and care facilities nationwide are now assured of stronger labor protection and improved access to social benefits following the signing of the newly issued Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Caregivers’ Welfare Act. Department of...
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said that marginalized sectors in Western Visayas region are still prone to human rights abuses. CHR-6 Regional Director Atty. Jonnie Dabuco said that Indigenous Peoples (IPs), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the elderly, and the urban poor...
There is now a compelling reason for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines now that arrest orders have been issued against him, Cassandra Li Ong, and other personalities involved in the Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Sen....
POPE LEO XIV (CBCP NEWS) An agricultural group has welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, saying his chosen name carries deep meaning for Filipino farmers and workers. In a statement released on May 9, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said the...
Calling it a step forward in upholding gender equality and electoral integrity, women’s group GABRIELA on Thursday, May 8, welcomed the disqualification of a Pasig City electoral candidate as a significant victory for solo parents and women voters. GABRIELA lauds the disqualification of a Pasig...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) for making justice "accessible" through its Katarungan Caravan that provides free legal services to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), including the elderly and terminally ill. The caravan is...
"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...
