Topic

Commission on Human Rights

CHR

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is an agency in the Philippines working towards human rights protection and promotion. In August 2025, CHR received a budget of P1.24 billion for its operations but fell short of the requested amount. The commission investigates cases such as alleged abuse by state actors and violations within correctional facilities to uphold human rights standards.

🤖

This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, August 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Latest Stories

Recent developments on Commission on Human Rights

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM

PNP denies implementing 'quota arrests'

Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. clarified that the PNP does not implement a policy of "quota arrests."

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM

CHR, PTFoMS ink deal to protect media workers

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) have entered into a memorandum of agreement to enhance their joint efforts in investigating and addressing violence, harassment, and red-tagging incidents targeting media workers in the Philippines.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Napolcom investigates EJKs linked to Duterte drug war

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) confirmed it is conducting a targeted investigation into extrajudicial killings (EJKs) linked to former President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM

CICC takes down 52,847 e-sabong domains amid missing sabungeros probe

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has taken down a total of 52,847 domains and sub-domains linked to e-sabong since 2023.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM

CHR faces P1.24 billion budget with P900 million shortfall

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) faces a proposed budget of P1.24 billion for 2026, which is a P900 million shortfall from its P2.19 billion request.

Fri, July 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM

CHR urges intensified crackdown on online child selling

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is urging the government to intensify its crackdown on online child selling, citing the alarming rise in such incidents.

Thu, July 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Sen. Cayetano seeks probe on online baby selling

Senator Pia Cayetano is pushing for a Senate investigation into the online sale of babies, citing reports from the Commission on Human Rights and the Philippine National Police.

Thu, June 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM

UN rapporteur urges PH to ratify rights treaties, rejoin ICC

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Irene Khan, has urged the Philippine government to ratify key international human rights treaties and to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Mon, June 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM

PNP chief briefs Marcos on initiatives, policies

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III met with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace to discuss ongoing initiatives and provide updates on policies under the new police leadership.

Wed, June 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM

CHR, PANTAY partner to promote gender equality in schools

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Philippine Anti-Discrimination Alliance of Youth Leaders (PANTAY) have partnered to promote gender equality in schools across the Philippines.