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UP, CHR agree on transfer deed for ML museum

The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Human Rights Violation Victims Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) on Friday announced the signing of the required deed...

CHR welcomes Magna Carta of Commuters bill

he Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauded a proposed Senate measure to uphold the rights of commuters by providing inclusive, affordable, safe and accessible public...

Solons slam Dutertes for defending wanted pastor

Several members of the House of Representatives called out former President Rodrigo Duterte, his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte and their close associates for...

UN rights chief deplores ‘grim milestone’ of 40,000 Gaza dead

Geneva, Switzerland—The UN human rights chief Thursday deplored the "grim milestone" of 40,000 Palestinians reported killed in Israel's 10-month assault on Gaza, accusing the...

AFP kicks off IHL Day with oath taking ceremony 

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday celebrated International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Day, underscoring its commitment to upholding the principles of IHL. The...

Political prisoners go on hunger strike during President Marcos’ 2024 SONA

While President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, over 100 political prisoners in the newly...

EU celebrates De Lima’s acquittal, vows to protect rule of law and human rights

The European Union joined the international community in celebrating former Senator Leila de Lima’s acquittal of all ‘politically motivated’ criminal charges against her. “On 24...

Padilla seeks probe into alleged excessive police force during raid in KOJC Davao City

Senator Robinhood Padilla is raising serious concerns about possible violations of human rights by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during their June 10 operation...

Marcos forms special committee to promote, protect human rights

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the creation of a “Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination” to carry out Administrative Order No. 22 which aims...

Another big shabu bust

The war on illegal drugs waged by the Rodrigo Duterte administration starting from July 2016 and reached its crescendo around 2019 managed to rack...

CHR lauds UN on joint effort to promote human rights

THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Monday lauded the United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) for allowing the government to actively promote developments on...

‘Human rights under PBBM gained marked improvements’

THE human rights situation in the country has significantly improved under the Marcos administration, marked by significant accomplishments in providing equal and fair opportunities...

‘Protect human rights amid PUVMP’

THE Commission on Human Rights believes the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program must not violate the human rights of any person. “While we believe...

PH contributions to human rights

"During the early days of the UN, the Philippines staunchly advocated for the right to self-determination of peoples still under the yoke of colonialism" This...
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