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

Inquirer.net 02/28/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) called on the government on Thursday to ensure the protection and security of lawyers labeled as “leftists.” “Harassment and vilification of lawyers labeled to be ‘leftists’ is another…

PRC-7 can’t act on Tuburan hospital staff incident if no complaint is filed

Futch Anthony Inso 02/15/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission in Central Visayas (PRC-7) said it could only act on the Tuburan drug suspect incident if there is a complaint filed. Gina Emperado, regional director of PRC-7, said that…

CHR launches probe vs father who tied son upside down

Inquirer.net 12/27/2018

MANILA — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a father who tied his young son upside down to force his wife working abroad to come home. “While the CHR…

CHR demands ‘strong reason’ for third martial law extension

Inquirer.net 12/06/2018

MANILA, Philippines — ”There has to be a strong reason” should the government move for another extension of martial law in Mindanao. This was Commission on Human Rights’ (CHR) reaction after the Armed Forces of the Philippines…

CHR still verifying claims of rights violations in Mindanao

Inquirer.net 12/02/2018

One year and seven months after martial law was declared in Mindanao, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is still verifying reports of alleged abuses by the military. CHR Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana said they had not received…

Children’s rights above proposed mandatory drug test, CHR reminds gov’t

Inquirer.net 11/10/2018

“The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reminds the government of its obligation to always put premium on the welfare and rights of the children.” The CHR said this on Saturday following the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS)…

CHR urges gov’t: Put up measures that protect human rights lawyers

Inquirer.net 11/08/2018

Following the killing of a human rights lawyer in Negros Occidental on Tuesday, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has called on the government to come up with measures to ensure the safety of human rights lawyers.…

CHR steps in slay of two ‘carnappers’

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 10/27/2018

AFTER the relatives of the two slain alleged carnappers blamed the police for their death, the Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas (CHR- 7) vowed that they will do everything to find out the truth. “Dili…

CHR-7 not expecting much from cops on ‘carnappers’ slay probe; appeals to witnesses for help

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 10/27/2018

As the CHR-7 starts its probe on the slay of two alleged carnappers on Monday, Chief Investigator Leo Villarino hoped to get the cooperation of witnesses. He said they could not expect much from the police who…

CHR to take custody of Malubog shooting survivors

Morexette Erram 10/06/2018

  The Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas (CHR-7) will take custody of the two survivors of the shooting incident in Barangay Malubog, Cebu City last Thursday. CHR – 7 chief investigator Leo Villarino told Cebu…

LLCPO director: Seven men killed in police operation were members of gun-for-hire, drug syndicate

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, USJ-R Journalism Intern 09/27/2018

The seven men who died in a police operation in Sitio Saint Michael, Barangay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday evening (September 26) were identified as members of a notorious gun-for-hire and drug-syndicate group. This was confirmed by…

CHR looks into drug angle in Blanco slay

Benjie B. Talisic, Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/08/2018

WAS Ronda Mayor Mariano Blanco’s death related to President Rodrigo Duterte’s pronouncement that the former was involved in illegal drugs? CHR-7 Chief Investigator Leo Villarino said they are now gathering evidence to determine whether or not the…

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