Tag: Commission on Human Rights

According to SELDA, there are currently 754 political prisoners in the country, many of whom are critically ill or advanced in age

Palpal-latoc declined to comment in detail about the new committee, saying the new body has yet to formulate its implementing guidelines

Philippine journalism has long been in a vulnerable state and remains to be overlooked despite its role in preserving the core of our democracy

CHR is seriously concerned about the Philippine government’s misuse of counter-terrorism measures to curtail the freedom of expression

The PTFoMS however earlier rejected Khan’s recommendations, alleging the UN expert had pre-judged the government

The CHR chairperson reversed the commission's position on abortion rights on November 15, declaring that the CHR is now "against abortion"

“President-elect Marcos should appoint commissioners with proven track records of defending human rights,” said Human Rights Watch

The Commission on Human Rights has earlier also urged Congress to scrap all pending proposals seeking the reimposition of death penalty

In 2015, Filipino activists filed a climate change and rights petition that sought to hold “carbon majors” responsible for the climate crisis

Authorities should explain the arrest of the seven activists who were accused of possession of firearms and explosives -- CHR