CHR supports program tapping PDLs for agri work
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) conveyed its endorsement of a initiative on Wednesday, one that seeks to restore and reintegrate individuals who have been deprived of their freedom, back …
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Police visit worries family of Jemboy Baltazar
The family of the murdered teenager Jemboy Baltazar is worried about the police visiting their house to get new statements from those who were with the victim. According to Jemboy’s …
CHR lambasts 6Cyclemind vocalist candidate in Laguna
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) slammed Cabuyao, Councilor Tutti Caringal, and Calamba Mayor Timmy Chipeco after giving a lap dance to one of their supporters obscenely at a campaign …
CHR to probe shooting of 64-year-old Bayan Muna coordinator in GenSan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) was deeply concerned about the shooting and attempted murder of transport leader and Bayan Muna General Santos City coordinator Larry Villegas on Sunday – …
CHR: Arrest of doctor activist ‘questionnable’
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is now looking into whether the police violated their rights in the arrest of community doctor Natividad Castro, who is accused of being a …
No vaccination, no ride policy restricts enjoyment of fundamental rights – CHR
The Commission on Human Rights said the “no vaccination, no ride” policy in Metro Manila restricts the exercise and enjoyment of fundamental rights. CHR spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline De Guia said …
CHR opposes arrest of unvaccinated individuals
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) opposed the recent order of President Rodrigo Duterte to arrest unvaccinated individuals who would insist on going out of their homes. “While the 1987 …
CHR: Limiting movement of unvaccinated reasonable
According to the Commission on Human Rights, it is reasonable to restrict the freedom of movement of the unvaccinated as long as they still have access to essential services. CHR …
CHR opposes making malls, restos exclusive for fully vaccinated
Some legal and human rights groups have warned about the proposal to allow only those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to roam in malls, restaurants, and other enclosed areas. According to …
Eleazar: PNP has no policy to kill drug suspects
Philippine National Police chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar assured that the PNP was not in the mandate of the PNP to kill drug suspects. Eleazar said it “has never been …
CHR: Preventing unvaccinated from going out may cause ‘undue discrimination’
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) warned that barring unvaccinated people from going out may cause “undue discrimination.” “With all these challenges, preventing unvaccinated individuals from leaving their homes may …
CHR supports allowing children to go outside
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed support for the government allowing children 5 years old and above to go out in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified …
CHR wants probe on killing of 3 Lumad in Surigao del Sur
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the government to investigate the death of three Lumad, including a minor in Surigao del Sur. “While we wait for the results of …
Include prisoners in priority list of vaccines – CHR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) called on the government to also include in the COVID-19 vaccine priority list the prisoners in the country. According to CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de …
Killings spread on other sectors: CHR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday that killings in the country have spread to other sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since last year, when the pandemic started, we …
CHR initial probe shows Lumad kids not kidnapped, trained for combat
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Central Visayas reported Thursday that the children who were “rescued” by authorities from a university in Cebu City were not indoctrinated with communist …
CHR to investigate torture, deaths of 2 teenage boys in Tondo
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday said it has created a team that would probe the case of two 15-year-old boys who were allegedly tortured and found dead …
CHR asks Facebook to delete video of Tarlac shooting
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is appealing to the Facebook leadership to delete all videos of a policeman’s shooting of a mother and her son in Paniqui, Tarlac this …
CHR asks public to ‘spare the daughter’ of killer cop
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) appealed to the public to “spare the daughter” of the police officer who shot dead his mother and son neighbors in Paniqui, Tarlac, adding …
Using ‘yantok’ to enforce social distancing not okay – Locsin
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. expressed Monday his opposition to enforcers’ threat of using “yantok” or rattan stick in implementing COVID-19 health and safety protocols. “This is the only …
Cullamat asks CHR to probe military’s alleged “desecration” of daughter’s remains
Bayan Muna party-list Representative Eufemia Cullamat urged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the alleged “desecration” of Jevilyn’s remains, her daughter who was killed in an encounter between …
CHR calls out military for posing with Jevilyn Cullamat’s remains
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) called out Monday the military for posing with the lifeless body of Jevilyn Cullamat as an apparent display of victory against the New Peoples’ …
Raps filed vs PhilHealth exec who received lap dance during birthday bash
A PhilHealth official who allegedly received a lap dance inside his office during his birthday party could be facing charges after women and labor organizations filed a complaint against him. …
CHR probes death of shooting victim in Angono
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) investigates the brutal death of a shooting victim inside a government hospital in Angono, Rizal. 27-year-old Vincent Adia was shot twice and killed while …
CHR denounces cruelty on political detainee Nasino
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) decried Friday the alleged cruelty of authorities on detained activist Reina Mae Nasino who remained cuff during her daughter baby River’s wake and burial. …
CHR denounces Abu Sayyaf attack on civilians in Sulu
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounced the suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) attack on a group of residents harvesting their farm products in Barangay Igasan, Patikul, Sulu on October …