The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday recommended the creation of a foundational Magna Carta for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the consolidation of other AI-related measures in Congress.
“Such legislation must be rooted in human rights principles, transparency, multi-stakeholder participation, and alignment with international standards,” it said.
“By placing human rights at the core of AI regulation, the Philippines can build a future where technological innovation advances hand in hand with democratic values and human dignity,” the CHR stated.
The commission vowed to remain steadfast in safeguarding the rights of all Filipinos, including those in the digital sphere. It fully supports initiatives that harness AI for public good while emphasizing the need to uphold dignity, freedom, equality, and other fundamental rights.
As AI technologies increasingly shape daily life, the CHR stressed that their development and use must be anchored in democratic principles, ethical considerations, and international human rights standards.
To prevent discriminatory or privacy-invasive practices, the CHR called for legal frameworks that strike a balance between regulation and innovation, saying a human rights–based approach to AI governance ensures that technological progress does not undermine people’s rights.
“The CHR also stresses that the benefits of AI must not come at the expense of workers’ protection against unemployment,” it added.
