The Makabayan bloc, particularly Bayan Muna Party-list, wants to conduct a House probe on the "outrageous and highly condemnable" arrest of suspected Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (NPA) member, Dr. Maria Natividad Castro. (Photo from Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos...
Vice President Leni Robredo expressed her deep sorrow Saturday Oct. 9 over the loss of Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairman Chito Gascon, whom she said "touched many lives” with his work and activism. CHR chair Chito Gascon “Ang dami niyang natulungan. Ang dami niyang na-inspire sa kanyang...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) grieved the passing of Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairman Jose Luis "Chito" Gascon on Saturday morning, Oct. 9, due to complications from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). He was 57. Jose Luis Martin...
The Commission on Human Rights' (CHR) appealed to lawmakers Thursday, September 16, for an increased budget in 2022. Commission on Human Rights CHR chairperson Jose Luis Martin "Chito" Gascon that while the constitutional body was given an increase in its funds for the salaries of its personnel,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Thursday, September 16, that it will study and consider any request from the International Criminal Court (ICC) with regard to the launch of its investigation into the Duterte administration's "war" against illegal drugs. Commission on Human Rights...
The death of Kian delos Santos at the hands of Caloocan City policemen four years ago was one of the lowest points of the Philippine National Police but Police General Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar said it also paved the way of the aggressive internal cleansing in the police organization. Eleazar said...
The government cannot divulge all information related to its war on illegal drugs and anti-communist insurgency operations in the country, President Duterte said Monday, May 31. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his “Talk to the People” address on May 31, 2021 (Malacañang photo) In his...
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar admitted Saturday, May 29, that he personally was not in favor of arresting violators of minimum health standards and safety protocols. However, he also acknowledged that such measure needs to be done in order to keep the public safe...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has asked Congress to approve immediately the bill against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) with the rise in such cases since the onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Commission on Human Rights (CHR website) Senate’s...
Another leader of the House of Representatives has joined the calls against the red-tagging and reported profiling of organizers of community pantries. House deputy speaker and Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez said Tuesday, April 27, that he filed a resolution asking the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to enhance the military's operations by strengthening its knowledge of the people's basic rights. Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, AFP Chief of Staff (6th Infantry Division –...
It looks like the issue of "Tililing" movie poster is far from over. This after the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) criticized the flick's poster which it claimed to be insensitive on the issue of mental health. "Although CHR believes that creators have artistic freedom, it is concerned about...
