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Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
With the passage on final reading at the House of Representatives of the bill on Media Workers’ Welfare Act, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is looking forward to a "more open and consultative climate" between the government and journalists in the country.
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MANILA - Upholding the dignity and labor rights of media workers is essential to the flourishing of press freedom and enhancement of the people's right to timely and accurate information, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Friday. This came after the approval of the proposed Media Workers' Welfare Act by the Committee on Labor and Employment at the House of Representatives. In a statement, CHR Executive Director Jacqueline Ann de Guia said the bill would improve the welfare and work conditions of media workers. "Given the multitude of threats and attacks in recent years that undermine the free press, the proposed measure can help boost the morale of media workers and may encourage more young people to pursue a career in this field," she said. The bill is refiled in the current 19th Congress as House Bill (HB) No. 454, in consolidation with House Bills Nos. 304, 1924, 2487 and 2801. The consolidated bill seeks to enhance the protection, security, and benefits of
Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
Given the spike in the number of attacks and threats against media workers over the past few years, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) believes that they deserve extra protection and security, on top of additional economic benefits.
This is why the CHR said