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FAREWELL. Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chair Jose Luis Martin "Chito" Gascon has died at the age of 57 after his bout with Covid-19, his family announced on Saturday (Oct. 9, 2021). Gascon was appointed CHR chair in 2015. (Photo from Chito Gascon Facebook page) MANILA - Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chair Jose Luis Martin "Chito" Gascon has passed away following his bout with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), his family announced Saturday. He was 57. "Sa dami mong Laban, sa Covid pa tayo na talo! Love you Kuya! RIP Chito Gascon (Of all the fights you've fought, it was Covid that defeated you! Love you Kuya. Rest in Peace Chito Gascon)," his brother Miguel said in a Facebook post. Gascon was appointed CHR chair in 2015. CHR spokesperson Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in a statement, described Gascon's leadership as inspirational and nurturing where he impressed upon personnel and fellow human rights workers the impact and value of their work,