The Commission on

Human Rights of the

Philippines
a.) Created by the 1987 Constitution
(Art. 13, Sec. 17 – 19)
b.) Executive Order No. 163,May 5, 1987
c.) A government office, national in
scope;
d.) An independent national human
rights institution (NHRI).
 VISION

“A Philippine Society where human

development of every person is fully
realized under a government that has
political will and sustained commitment
to the observance of human rights
standards, norms and practices”
 MISSION

As an independent national human rights institution,

the CHRP seeks to carry out its constitutional
mandates by:
Protecting and promoting the human rights of all
- the people residing in the Philippines
- Filipinos residing abroad
- especially the underprivileged
- disadvantaged sectors of society
- reorienting the agents of the state along HR norms
- advising the state on national policies and standards
 CHR empowers to:

• Investigate, on its own or upon complaint, all forms of civil and

political rights violations;
• Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum consistent with
its own rules and operational guidelines;
• Provide appropriate legal measures for the protection of all
persons in the Philippines as well as Filipinos living abroad;
• Visit jails and detention centers to look into the plight of
prisoners and detainees;
• Establish a continuing program of research, education and
information to enhance respect for human rights;
• Monitor the Philippine government’s compliance with its
international treaty obligations on human rights.
 Two types of CHR Programs/Services:

1. Human Rights Protection

Services;

2. Human Rights Promotion

Services.
 Human Rights Protection Program

> Investigation and Forensic Services

> Investigative Monitoring Services
> Alternative Disputes Resolution
(conciliation and mediation)
> Legal Services (to include Legal Aid
and Counseling)
> Human Rights Assistance
> Visitorial Services
 Human Rights Promotion Services

1. Education and Training

2. HR Information and Public Advocacy
3. HR Research and Development
4. Compliance Monitoring of International
HR Standards in Governance
End of Presentation

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