CHR to gov’t: Best reply to activism is to act on grievances

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:29:37 +0000

Rallyists hold program near CHR office before People's Sona 17

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) challenges the government to address grievances brought up by legitimate organizations instead of going after activists. “In the end, the best response to dissent is to effectively address legitimate grievances, and demonstrate that the government is working to the best interest of every Filipino, thereby also […]

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CHR: Crimes vs law enforcers emboldened by ‘growing culture of violence’

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 08:27:01 +0000

The Commission on Human Rights on Saturday said heinous crimes committed against law enforcers have been “emboldened by the country

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CHR starts probe into killing of 14 farmers in Negros Oriental

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 08:44:57 +0000

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is now investigating the case of the 14 farmers killed during police operations in Negros Oriental on Saturday.

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CHR hits school violence in wake of ROTC cadet’s death in Iloilo

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:21:59 +0000

CHR hits school violence in wake of ROTC cadet’s death in Iloilo

“Violence should never be allowed in schools and universities.” The Commission on Human Rights said this in a statement issued on Tuesday following the death of Willy Amihoy, a student and ROTC) cadet at the Iloilo State College of Fisheries in Dumaguete, Iloilo.

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CHR condemns death threats against Caloocan bishop

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2019 21:37:21 +0000

CHR condemns death threats against Caloocan bishop

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday condemned the continued threats to the life of Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, vice president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, which has forced him to restrict his movements.

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CHR: Critics of public officials should not be threatened

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2019 09:59:45 +0000

CHR: Critics of public officials should not be threatened

People criticize the policies and views of public officials “should not be cursed or threatened,” the Commission on Human Rights said in a statement issued on Sunday.

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CHR calls on gov’t to ensure protection of ‘leftist’ lawyers

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 01:22:51 +0000

CHR calls on gov’t to ensure protection of ‘leftist’ lawyers

The CHR called on the government on Thursday to ensure the protection and security of lawyers labeled as “leftists.”

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