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Former rights body chair: PCGG under Duterte has been very timid

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Posted at Oct 08 02:58 PM

Martial law survivor and former Human Rights Commission Chairperson, Etta Rosales is disappointed over the Anti-Graft Court's dismissal of another ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcoses. Rosales claims the PCGG is not wining cases due to lack of support from president Rodrigo Duterte who is known to have close ties with the Marcos family.    Read more »

CHR to conduct separate probe into PMA cadet’s death

Michelle Soriano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 10:05 PM

The Commission on Human Rights called the death of PMA cadet Darwin Dormitorio a “brazen disregard of the right to life.” Read more »

‘Zero-tolerance for hazing’: CHR denounces PMA cadet’s death

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Posted at Sep 25 06:33 PM

The Commission on Human Rights condemned the death of PMA cadet Darwin Dormitorio, a casualty of hazing. Read more »

Rights group refutes PH govt’s claim to UN chief

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 12:48 PM

Rights group Karapatan on Tuesday refuted the Philippine government’s claim to the United Nations (UN) chief that it is operating unlawfully and that its reports on the human rights situation in the country are “unsubstantiated.” Read more »

PH gov't denies claims of reprisals vs rights groups: UN chief report

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 04:04 PM

The Philippine government denied allegations of reprisals against human rights groups and advocates in the Philippines that cooperate with the UN, a report by the UN chief to the UN Human Rights Council said. Read more »

CHR slams trans woman's slay in Pangasinan

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Updated as of Sep 18 01:38 PM

The Commission on Human Rights denounced Wednesday a knife attack that killed a trans woman in Pangasinan province, saying the incident is a reminder for the need for a "more inclusive society that respects the rule of law." Read more »

CHR raises concerns over police, military presence in schools

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 05:37 PM

The Commission on Human Rights raised concerns Friday over the proposal to allow police and military forces in schools amid a seeming crackdown on activism in academic communities. Read more »

CHR condemns killing of BuCor employee in Muntinlupa

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Posted at Aug 28 06:13 PM

MANILA - The Commission of Human Rights (CHR) condemned Wednesday the killing of a Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) official by an unidentified gunman in Muntinlupa City last Tuesday. Read more »

CHR, police, jail authorities seek creation of body vs torture

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Posted at Aug 20 02:16 PM

MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has sought the creation of a National Preventive Mechanism to prevent torture especially in detention facilities, prisons and mental institutions. Read more »

55 Lumad schools binansagang 'NPA factory'; CHR, mga katutubo pumalag

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Posted at Jul 19 10:20 PM

Ayon sa CHR, kulang pa umano sa basehan ang mga paratang ni National Security Advisor Hermogenes Esperon. Read more »

CHR: No UN probe if police released drug war information

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Posted at Jul 15 12:22 PM

The Commission on Human Rights says a United Nations body would not have sought a probe into the Philippines' drug war if police had been more open with information. Read more »

Imee Marcos cold towards Iceland, wants to cut diplomatic ties

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Updated as of Jul 13 08:40 PM

MANILA - Sen. Imee Marcos wants the Philippines to immediately cut ties with Iceland. Read more »

Lacson nixes UN rights council resolution on PH drug war

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 01:25 PM

MANILA - Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Friday rejected the move of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to adopt a resolution seeking a comprehensive report on the human rights situation in the Philippines, including alleged extrajudicial killings in government's drug war. Read more »

Ina ng 3 anyos na napatay sa drug ops nanawagan ng pampalibing

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Updated as of Jul 07 07:14 PM

Halos 2 linggo na mula nang madamay at mapatay sa engkuwentro ang 3 anyos na si Myka Ulpina pero hindi pa rin siya mapalibing, ayon sa ina nito.  Read more »

CHR probes 3-year-old's death in Rizal anti-drug op

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Updated as of Jul 05 06:11 PM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has initiated an investigation into the death of a 3-year-old who was caught in the crossfire during a police operation in Rizal on Sunday. Read more »

Napagbintangang magnanakaw sa Tondo iginapos sa poste, ginulpi

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Updated as of Jun 28 07:11 PM

Nakuhanan sa video ng isang Bayan Patroller ang pananakit sa sinasasabing magnanakaw sa Tondo sa Maynila. Read more »

CHR condemns killings of human rights activists in Bicol

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 05:51 AM

MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights has condemned the recent killings of human rights activists Ryan Hubilla, Nelly Bagalasa and Neptali Morada in Bicol. Read more »

CHR urges government to heed UN call for probe on PH drug-related killings

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Posted at Jun 10 10:57 PM

The Commission on Human Rights urged the Duterte government to heed the call of the United Nations human rights experts for an international probe on drug-related killings in the Philippines. Read more »

Palasyo inayawan ang hiling ng UN experts na human rights investigation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 08:46 PM

Tumanggi ang Palasyo sa independent investigation sa lumalala umanong mga kaso ng human rights violation sa bansa. Read more »

CHR: PH should stay involved in climate action despite shunning int'l talks

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Posted at Jun 07 10:40 AM

MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday expressed hopes that the Philippines would remain involved in climate action despite the foreign office's recent decision to stop sending representatives to talks.    Read more »