To promote and protect human rights in the Philippines, President Marcos has issued Administrative Order (AO) No. 22, which forms the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination that would strengthen existing mechanisms that champion human rights. The four-page AO No. 22, published on Sunday,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that declared "red-tagging, vilification, labelling, and guilt by association" as threats to one's right to life, liberty and security. "In a society built on the rule of law, every citizen is entitled to the...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed "grave concern" over complaints against strip searches aired by wives who visit their detained husbands at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP in Muntinlupa City. It cited the issue raised by KAPATID, a support group of families and friends of...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Keith Bacongco/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the judiciary are well-equipped to perform their mandates independently as far as the human rights violations during the Duterte...
As the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) celebrates its 37th founding anniversary on Sunday, May 5, it reiterates its commitment to pursue its mandate of promoting, upholding and protecting human rights of Filipinos, particularly the disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable. “CHR has prevailed...
On Labor Day, Wednesday, May 1, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledged the "invaluable contributions" of Filipino workers, both in the Philippines and abroad, to the nation's progress and development. It assured its commitment to protect and promote workers' rights. It urged the...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded as "proactive measure" to address poverty President Marcos' recent directive to boost aid for street children and homeless individuals or families in need of urgent help. It cited the implementation of the "Pag-abot Program" which aims to evacuate...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) assured its full support to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) commitment to combat extra-judicial killings (EJKs) and other forms of human rights violations in the country. It also supported the crucial steps the DOJ committed to strengthen the criminal justice...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has undersored the health and environmental benefits that would be derived from the rehabilitation and restoration of the San Juan River initiated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). The rehabilitation and restoration of the San Juan River...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has decided to conduct its own investigation on two violent attacks against students in Zamboanga City and Agoncillo town in Batangas. In a statement, the CHR expressed its "grave concern over these incidents, which not only endanger the safety and well-being of...
(Unsplash) Makabayan solon Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas sees a possible "human rights issue" in connection with the Philippine National Police (PNP) directive to have visible tattoos removed from among its personnel. "I think...
Senators on Wednesday, April 24, paid tribute to former Senator Rene Augusto Verceluz Saguisag, hailing him as a true patriot and an exemplary, honest public servant to many lawmakers. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that even though Saguisag only served one term in the...
