The proposed law on the creation of temporary shelters in host countries of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and halfway houses in the Philippines for those repatriated is an initiative that would provide a safety and security net for modern-day heroes, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said....
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and several of her supposed co-conspirators may face 609 to 1,218 years of jail time should they be proven guilty of money laundering, an official from Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) official said on Thursday, Sept. 5. Sen. Risa Hontiveros says that...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (PPAB) The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) doesn't have a single peso under its proposed budget for 2025 to implement Republic Act (RA) No.10353 or the “Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance Act...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) headquarters (Manila Bulletin) Lanao del Norte 1st district Rep. Khalid Dimaporo acknowledged on Tuesday, Sep. 3, that the annual budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) was affected by “political...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Facebook) SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta has urged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to protect members of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) following the alleged human rights violations during the...
A week into the Philippine National Police (PNP) operations in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reminded policemen that their operation should only involve the implementation of an arrest warrant, not a search warrant. In a...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) batted for the passage into law of a bill that would address the needs of women detained in jails to take care of their infants and their unique health concerns. In a statement, the CHR cited House Bill No. 402 (HB 402)on the proposed "Dignity of Women Deprived...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its full support to Senate Bill (SB) No. 2727, the proposed law on Magna Carta of Commuters, which would uphold the rights of commuters by providing them with inclusive, affordable, safe, and accessible public transportation. The bill was introduced by...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its gratitude to the Leaders Forum, a bipartite body of labor and employer groups, for its support to the increase of the commission's budget. The Leaders Forum is composed of organizations such as the Employers Confederation of the Philippines,...
It is about time the government takes initiative in advancing health research for the well-being of Filipinos, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said as it supported Senate Bill (SB) No. 941, the proposed law on Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines. The CHR said that the...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has started its probe on the case of environmentalist Rowena "Owen" Dasig who was reported missing after her release last Aug. 22 from the Lucena City District Jail. The Gumaca regional trial court (RTC) in Quezon province dismissed last Aug. 13 the charges of...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is closely monitoring the situation at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City as reports of human trafficking violations and other abuses have surfaced. The CHR is also keeping track of the ongoing police operations to serve the warrants...
