Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines

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Date Updated: Aug. 1, 2014

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IRR Anti Torture Act of 2009 R.A. 9745 "Anti-Torture" Speeches "An Overview of CHR Work Over the Past 19 Months" on ANNI Activity delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - April 23, 2012 CHR's 24th Foundation Day Celebration delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - May 5, 2011 Launching of the Muslim Community Youth Paralegal Program of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Apr. 15, 2011 Commencement Ceremonies of Northern Luzon Christian College delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Apr. 9, 2011 Opening Ceremonies of the Regional Pilot Training-Workshop on a Human Rights-based Approach to Realizing Equal Access to Justice delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Apr. 4, 2011 Opening Ceremonies of the Conference of the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Mar. 24, 2011 “Human Rights, Islam and Women: A Shared Platform for Peace” delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Feb. 10, 2011 “Military Intelligence and Human Rights” delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Jan. 21, 2011 “Human Rights-based Policing in Practice” delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Jan. 18, 2011 Philippine Air Force’s Human Rights Advocacy Seminar delivered by Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales - Jan. 17, 2011 More Speeches The Commission Speaks (Advisory & Resolution) On the Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation of Filipinos amidst the Conflict in Sabah - March 15, 2013 On the Arrest and Arbitrary Detention of Innocent Civilians by the Police For Purpose of Extortion - May 13, 2011 On the Displacement Complaint of Residents of Didipio, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya - Jan 10, 2011 On Basilan Bombing - April 15, 2010 On the Permit to Campaign Scheme Imposed by the NPAs and Other State Groups - Feb. 25, 2010 Human Rights Protections During the Evacuation of the Area Threatened by Impending Mayon Volcano Eruption - Dec. 28, 2009 Disappearance and/or arrest and detention of Muhamadiya K. Hamja - Dec. 21, 2009 Human Rights-Based Approach to Justice in Maguindanao - Dec. 7, 2009 Petition for Issuance of a COMELEC Resolution Implementing the Right to Vote of Persons Deprived of their Liberty in the May 2010 National and Local Elections - Oct. 30 2009 On the So-Called "Davao Death Squad"- June 17, 2009 On Congress, Calling to Open its doors for Genuine Agrarian Reform -May 27, 2009 On the awarding of the Migrant Workers' Human Rights Project to Migrante International - May 18, 2009 On the Freedom of Information Act of 2009 - May 6, 2009 On the Deployment Ban to Nigeria - Mar. 27, 2009 On the first draft of terms of reference for the Asean Human Rights Body - Mar. 25, 2009 CHRP questions E.O. 778 - Mar. 18 2009 On Internally Displaced Persons Caraga LINK - Feb. 27, 2009 Reporting on Human Rights and Extra Judicial Killings - Mar. 13, 2009 Press Releases Images In Zamboanga Crisis - Sept. 11, 2013 CHR Condemns Treacherous Attack And Hostage Taking By MNLF; Calls On MNLF To Release All Hostages And Return To The Negotiating Table - Sept. 9, 2013 Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Constitutionality of R.A. No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004 - July 27, 2013 “Strengthen the Reform System” - July 19, 2013 CHR Sends Condolences to the Family of Cadavero - July 18, 2013 CHR Asks Duterte to Explain - July 16, 2013

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July 9, 2014 RE : DECLARATIONS OF FR. ROMEO OBACH IN THE CHRISTENING OF A CHILD BORN TO SINGLE PARENT June 10, 2014 MORE MARTIAL LAW VICTIMS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED June 10, 2014 CHR, CLAIMS BOARD MEET MARTIAL LAW VICTIMS IN GUINAYANGAN May 19, 2014 CHR Comm. Jose Manuel Mamauag and WHRC Head Atty. Liezl Parajas joined by CHR Interns from Miriam College Department of International Studies,attend IACAT meeting by Vice President H.E. Jejomar Binay. April 30, 2014 STATEMENT OF CHAIRPERSON LORETTA ANN P. ROSALES ON THE RELEASE OF CHR FINAL REPORT ON THE CASE OF PMA CADET JEFF ALDRIN CUDIA FINAL INVESTIGATION REPORT OF THE CASE OF CUDIA Mar. 12, 2014 HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIMS’ CLAIMS BOARD: NO FEES FOR CLAIMS Mar. 4, 2014 STATEMENT ON THE LANDMINE ATTACK IN DAVAO DEL SUR March,  2014 Feb. 18, 2014 CHR AND ORGANIZATIONS WELCOME CLAIMS BOARD Feb. 4, 2014 CHR TO ENDORSE ANTI-ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE AGREEMENT Jan. 27, 2014 STATEMENT OF CHAIRPERSON LORETTA ANN P. ROSALES ON THE SIGNING OF THE GPH-MILF ANNEX ON NORMALIZATION Jan. 26, 2014 CHR CALLS FOR RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AS HOUSES DEMOLISHED IN AGHAM ROAD Jan. 20, 2014 CHR BATS FOR MANDATORY GRAPHIC HEALTH WARNINGS ON CIGARETTE LABELS Jan. 15, 2014 CHILDREN CAN NOW SEEK JUSTICE THROUGH THE UN Jan. 15, 2014 CHR URGES THE GOV’T TO RATIFY NEW TREATY ON CHILDREN Dec. 3, 2013 Video: Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales' Commitments to End VAW Nov. 22, 2013 ON THE 4TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE AND THE 2ND INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY Nov. 20, 2013 ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON THIRD OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CHILD RIGHTS CONVENTION (OP3 CRC) RATIFICATION Nov. 9, 2013 ON SENATE BILL NO. 1081 ENTITLED “ANTI-RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC STEREOTYPING ACT” Nov. 12, 2013 CHRP JOINS NATIONAL RESPONSE TO SUPERTYPHOON YOLANDA: CENTRAL OFFICE TEAM SENT TO TACLOBAN Nov. 4, 2013 COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES WRIT OF AMPARO FOR RESIDENTS OF SICOGON ISLAND IN CARLES, ILOILO Oct. 18, 2013 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) 2013 Oct. 18, 2013 CHR STATEMENT ON THE DEMISE OF DR. ALBERTO ROMUALDEZ Oct. 18, 2013 CHR TO RE-ISSUE ADVISORY ON PERMIT-TO-CAMPAIGN SCHEME BY NPAs

Statement of Acceptance as Appointed Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights Newly assumed Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales accepts the CHR flag from Commissioner Norberto Dela Cruz. On set (L-R) Commissioner Jose Manuel S. Mamauag, Commissioner Ma. Victoria V. Cardona, (behind Comm NDC) Commissioner Cecilia Rachel V. Quisumbing