Tag: Commission on Human Rights

Labor advocates cite militarization, disputed forensic findings, and community testimonies contradicting military claims surrounding the deadly Toboso operation

A nationwide inquiry found red-tagging continues to endanger journalists, activists, church workers, and communities critical of government policies

CHR presses Philippines to deliver reparations, recognition, and apology to aging wartime sexual slavery survivors after UN ruling

The CHR investigates alleged mistreatment of detained journalists at Tacloban City Jail, highlighting broader issues in detention facilities

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"