Commission on Human Rights

Date Updated:February 08, 2010

Complaints Filed for Preceding Month

Speeches

KAPIHAN on Human Rights: Towards a Meaningful Human Rights Agenda delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - Jan. 12, 2010
Culminating Activity of the Philippine Army’s Week-Long Commemoration of Human Rights Day delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - December 11, 2009
Planting of 57 Trees to Symbolize the Victims of the Maguindanao Massacre delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - December 10, 2009
UNCAC Day Celebration delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - December 9, 2009
Development of the 1st National Educators’ Congress on Human Rights Education delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - December 7, 2009
Development of the 1st National Educators’ Congress on Human Rights Education (Opening and Welcome Remarks) delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - December 7, 2009
Meeting of the United Nations Expanded Theme Group on Democratic Governance delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - December 6, 2009
'Wag Bibitiw Sa Maguindanao 57' delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - December 4, 2009
3rd Mindanao Assembly of Peoples’ Lawyers delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - November 27, 2009
Seminar-Workshop on Human Rights for Key Officers and Personnel of the Bureau of Immigration delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - November 24, 2009
Dialogue with Political Prisoners
at the National Bilibid Prison delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - November 12, 2009
Presidential Committee for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Consultation: Human Rights and the Manila Bay Case delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - November 11, 2009
Dialogue on Oceanagold Operations and the Human Rights Situation in Brgy. Didipio, Nueva Vizcaya delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - November 5, 2009
1st South East Asian Conference on Autism: Autism Beyond Borders (Where Hope Survives) delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - October 24, 2009
Asian Regional Seminar on Addressing the Economic, Social and Cultural Root Causes of Torture delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - October 23, 2009
Development of the ASEAN NHRI Forum Protocol Against Trafficking of Women and Children delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - October 21, 2009
Public Inquiry on Extralegal Killings in Samar Island delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - October 19, 2009
Pre-Meeting of ASEAN NHRI Forum delivered by Chairperson Leila M. De Lima - October 19, 2009

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A Constitutional
Creation

Vision and Mission
Goal Statement

Executive Order 163

Roles & Commitments

Press Release

Feb. 3 , 2010

CHR Probes All Angles in Zamboanga del Sur Killings

Jan. 27 , 2010

CA grants Writ of Amparo in favor of Minor Leomar Bueno, with the assistance of CHR-Region II

Jan. 26 , 2010

CHR to hold Public Inquiry into the Culture of Violence in Agusan Del Sur which culminated in the December 2009 Abduction/Hostage Taking Incident

Jan. 11 , 2010

CHR Resolution on the December 5, 2008 Paranaque Alleged Shoot-out:
"Not Just Police Incompetence, but Reckless Disregard for Human Rights and Obstruction of Justice”

Jan. 7 , 2010

CHR on Cebu Pacific's Alleged Discrimination Against a Special Child:
“NO AIRLINE POLICY SHOULD DISTINGUISH DISABLED PASSENGERS FROM OTHER PASSENGERS”

Jan. 6 , 2010

CHR Public Inquiry on Arrest and Detention of Muhamadiya Hamja:
“BEARS THE HALLMARKS OF A CLASSIC ABDUCTION, NOT A LEGITIMATE ARREST”

Dec. 11 , 2009

CHR Condemns New Incidents of Human Rights Violations Including the Abduction of 75 Persons in Agusan Del Sur

Dec. 10 , 2009

CHR on QC Designation as Special Court for Maguindanao Massacre: SECURITY THREAT TO SEAT OF GOVERNMENT

Respect and Protect Human Rights during Martial Law in Maguindanao

Dec. 3 , 2009

CHR to PDEA: Protecting Human Rights Enhances, Not Impedes, Law Enforcement

Statement

Jan. 25 , 2010

Urging the Senate to pass the Charter of the Commission on Human Rights

Jan. 9 , 2010

CHR urges NCR Police to Follow Rights Protections while Enforcing Gun Ban and Checkpoints

Advisory

Dec. 7, 2009

Human Rights-Based Approach to Justice in Maguindanao

June 17, 2009

On the So-Called "Davao Death Squad"

Citation

June 17, 2009

The Metrobank Foundation Professional Chair for Public Service and Governance is awarded to Honorable Leila De Lima

Comment

May 28, 2009

"OFW Liberalization Act of 2007"

CHR in Action

Aug 29, 2009

Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Leila De Lima personally lead a team on a mission this August 29 and 30, to probe into the situation of approximately 1,700 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Surigao del Sur.