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The Commission on Human Rights has urged the Cebu City Council to revisit and amend the city’s Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance, warning that provisions penalizing beggars and almsgivers may run contrary to national laws and human rights standards.

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The Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas is conducting a parallel investigation with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology 7 into the custodial death of a person deprived of liberty at Cebu City Jail - Male Dormitory earlier this week.

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Malacañang said it will support the Commission on Human Rights probe on possible abuses committed during the armed encounter in Negros Occidental, stressing that anyone found guilty will be held liable.

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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said it has launched an investigation following a violent armed encounter in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental that left at least 19 people dead.

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The Court of Appeals  has ordered the Philippine National Police  and the Commission on Human Rights  to investigate the disappearance of activist James Jazmines, who has been missing since 2024.

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Cebu City Councilor Pastor "Jun" Alcover Jr. has officially requested the Commission on Human Rights Region VII to investigate, on its own initiative, into the alleged abusive arrests of vendors at Plaza Sugbo. This request comes after his proposed resolution was blocked by some of his fellow Council members.

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The CHR has launched the "Laya Calculator," a digital tool that computes how much time Persons Deprived of Liberty still need to serve.

[DatePublished] => 2025-12-07 13:52:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807953 [AuthorName] => Ian Laqui [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/12/07/laya-calculator-pdl_2025-12-07_13-54-19509_thumbnail.jpg ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2490455 [Title] => Same-sex couples forced to separate in Maguindanao del Sur town; CHR vows probe [Summary] =>

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) flagged a barangay operation in Maguindanao del Sur wherein adult same sex couples were forcibly separated. 

 

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Following new information regarding the case of the 34 missing cockfight enthusiasts or sabungeros, the Commission on Human Rights called for a coordinated investigation across government agencies to bring justice to the victims and their families.

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After years of tumultuous relationship, the Philippine National Police and the Commission on Human Rights are expected to forge closer ties under a new PNP chief who has repeatedly committed to respect and protect human rights.

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The Commission on Human Rights has urged the Cebu City Council to revisit and amend the city’s Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance, warning that provisions penalizing beggars and almsgivers may run contrary to national laws and human rights standards.

[DatePublished] => 2026-05-23 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1804829 [AuthorName] => Caecent No-ot Magsumbol [SectionName] => Cebu News [SectionUrl] => cebu-news [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2524616 [Title] => CHR-7 probes PDL’s death inside city jail [Summary] =>

The Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas is conducting a parallel investigation with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology 7 into the custodial death of a person deprived of liberty at Cebu City Jail - Male Dormitory earlier this week.

[DatePublished] => 2026-04-30 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808244 [AuthorName] => Nicholas Jon Malaga [SectionName] => Cebu News [SectionUrl] => cebu-news [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2524043 [Title] => Palace backs CHR probe on Negros clash [Summary] =>

Malacañang said it will support the Commission on Human Rights probe on possible abuses committed during the armed encounter in Negros Occidental, stressing that anyone found guilty will be held liable.

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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said it has launched an investigation following a violent armed encounter in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental that left at least 19 people dead.

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The Court of Appeals  has ordered the Philippine National Police  and the Commission on Human Rights  to investigate the disappearance of activist James Jazmines, who has been missing since 2024.

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Cebu City Councilor Pastor "Jun" Alcover Jr. has officially requested the Commission on Human Rights Region VII to investigate, on its own initiative, into the alleged abusive arrests of vendors at Plaza Sugbo. This request comes after his proposed resolution was blocked by some of his fellow Council members.

[DatePublished] => 2026-01-08 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1804829 [AuthorName] => Caecent No-ot Magsumbol [SectionName] => Cebu News [SectionUrl] => cebu-news [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/01/07/2_2026-01-07_23-08-15838_thumbnail.jpg ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2492581 [Title] => CHR's new Laya Calculator aims to prevent overstaying in jails [Summary] =>

The CHR has launched the "Laya Calculator," a digital tool that computes how much time Persons Deprived of Liberty still need to serve.

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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) flagged a barangay operation in Maguindanao del Sur wherein adult same sex couples were forcibly separated. 

 

[DatePublished] => 2025-11-28 12:40:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808287 [AuthorName] => Jean Mangaluz [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2022/08/13/philippines-lgbt_2022-08-13_12-01-22748_thumbnail.jpg ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2454059 [Title] => Coordinated probe sought for missing sabungeros [Summary] =>

Following new information regarding the case of the 34 missing cockfight enthusiasts or sabungeros, the Commission on Human Rights called for a coordinated investigation across government agencies to bring justice to the victims and their families.

[DatePublished] => 2025-06-29 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1804764 [AuthorName] => Janvic Mateo [SectionName] => Nation [SectionUrl] => nation [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/06/28/4_2025-06-28_20-28-2487_thumbnail.jpg ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2449400 [Title] => PNP chief: CHR is our boss in protecting rights [Summary] =>

After years of tumultuous relationship, the Philippine National Police and the Commission on Human Rights are expected to forge closer ties under a new PNP chief who has repeatedly committed to respect and protect human rights.

[DatePublished] => 2025-06-10 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1804764 [AuthorName] => Janvic Mateo [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/06/09/a3-6-9_2025-06-09_22-23-46887_thumbnail.jpg ) ) )
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