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(File photo) MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Wednesday it is willing to extend its expertise should the proposed bill on the inclusion of human rights principles in the educational curriculum will be further developed. In a statement, lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, CHR executive director, said she welcomes Senator Loren Legarda's proposal to incorporate "Article III of the 1987 Constitution or the Bill of Rights" into the educational curriculum. "Human rights education is essential in building and nurturing a human rights culture that values equality and upholds the inherent dignity of all," de Guia said. "It helps cultivate an enabling and empowering society where people are aware of their rights and are respectful of the rights of others," she added. De Guia noted that through human rights education, government accountability and public service excellence will be further strengthened. "The Senator's proposed piece of legis ....
MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Saturday reiterated the importance of accountability in addressing human rights issues in the country. In a statement on Saturday, Lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, CHR executive director, welcomed the recent pronouncement of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to "ensure high-level of accountability" for human rights violations. Marcos on Friday met with United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez and discussed the UN Human Rights Council resolution in 2020 that offered "technical assistance" to the Philippines to address human rights problems. Gonzales said Marcos immediately raised the topic of human rights. "It means the UN and the government need to work together in addressing some concerns on human rights, and he's very much interested, for example, in ensuring a consultation for the nomination of the new Commission on Human Rights," Gonzales said. De Guia cited the U ....
MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday said the Freedom of Information (FOI) has contributed to the "promotion of an open and participatory government." CHR executive director, lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcomed the recommendation of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to the incoming administration to retain the FOI policy. "In an interview, acting Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Undersecretary Kris Ablan said that the Presidential Communications Group - which consists of agencies such as the Philippine Information Agency, Philippine News Agency, Radio Philippines Network, People's Television Network, and the Bureau Communications Office among others - have already prepared their transition report for the incoming officials for endorsement. One initiative they wish the next administration will continue is the Freedom of Information program which acts as a transparency mechanism of the Executive branch," de Guia said ....
MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday said it welcomes the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) but expects the high court to clarify its stand on the remaining "contentious" provisions. CHR spokesperson, lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, said in a statement that the CHR has consistently recognized the need to "combat terrorism as a means to pursue the people's right to life, liberty, and physical security". "The CHR partly welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court declaring as unconstitutional parts of Section 4 that vaguely and broadly defines acts of terrorism, and Section 25, particularly the second mode of designating individuals, groups, organizations, or associations as a terrorist, one who finances terrorism, or as a terrorist organization or group," De Guia said. De Guia said the Supreme Court's decision is an affirmation that activism is not an act of terrorism. "Ad ....
MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday said it welcomes the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) but expects the high court to clarify its stand on the remaining "contentious" provisions. CHR spokesperson, lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in a statement, said the CHR has consistently recognized the need to "combat terrorism as a means to pursue the people's right to life, liberty, and physical security". "The CHR partly welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court declaring as unconstitutional parts of Section 4 that vaguely and broadly defines acts of terrorism, and Section 25, particularly the second mode of designating individuals, groups, organizations, or associations as a terrorist, one who finances terrorism, or as a terrorist organization or group," De Guia said. De Guia said the Supreme Court's decision is an affirmation that activism is not an act of terrorism. "Addres ....