COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
• The CHR was created as a response to the atrocities committed during
Martial Law. When the 1987 Philippine Constitution was drafted, Article
XIII on Social Justice and Human Rights clearly defined the creation of the
Commission.
AGENCY HEAD
LEGAL MANDATE

• “There is hereby created an independent office called The Commission on

Human Rights...
(to) investigate, on its own or on complaint by any party, all forms of hu-
man rights violations involving civil and political rights ...”
(Sec. 17-18, Art. XIII, Philippine Constitution)
• “I, Corazon C. Aquino, President of the Philippines... do hereby (declare)
the Commission on Human Rights as provided under Article XIII of the
JOSE LUIS MARTIN C. GASCON
1987 Constitution to be now in existence...”
Chairperson (Executive Order No. 163)
• The 1987 Philippine Constitution primarily gave CHR the mandate to pro-
tect and promote the rights and dignity of every human being in the
LOCATION
country. The State values the dignity of every human person and guaran-
SAAC Building, UP Com- tees full respect for human rights.
plex, Commonwealth Ave- (Sec. 11, Art. II, Philippine Constitution)
nue, Diliman, Quezon City, • The Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures
1101 that protect and enhance the right of all the people to human dignity,
reduce social, economic and political inequalities, and remove cultural
inequalities by equitably diffusing wealth and political power for the com-
mon good.
(Sec. 1, Art. XIII, Philippine Constitution)
CONTACT NUMBER(S)
(02) 8294-8704 FUNCTIONS
• Investigate, on its own or on complaint by any party, all forms of human
rights violations involving civil and political rights;

WEBSITE • Adopt its operational guidelines and rules of procedure, and cite for con-
tempt for violations thereof in accordance with the Rules of Court;
www.chr.gov.ph
• Provide appropriate legal measures for the protection of human rights of
all persons within the Philippines, as well as Filipinos residing abroad, and
provide for preventive measures and legal aid services to the under-
privileged whose human rights have been violated or need protection;
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FUNCTIONS (CONT’D)
• Exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention facilities;
• Establish a continuing program of research, education, and infor-
mation to enhance respect for the primacy of human rights;
• Recommend to Congress effective measures to promote human rights and to provide for compen-
sation to victims of violations of human rights, or their families;
• Monitor the Philippine Government's compliance with international treaty obligations on human
rights;

• Grant immunity from prosecution to any person whose testimony or whose possession of docu-
ments or other evidence is necessary or convenient to determine the truth in any investigation
conducted by it or under its authority;
• Request the assistance of any department, bureau, office, or agency in the performance of its
functions;
ALICIA DELA ROSA-BALA
• Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law; and
Chairperson
• Perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law.

VISION
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• A just and humane Philippine society of persons equal in opportunity, living a life of dignity, and for-
ever vigilant against abuses and oppression.

MISSION
• As conscience of government and the people, we seek truth in human rights issues and prevent inci-
dence of human rights violations. As beacon of truth, we make people aware of their rights, and
guide government and society towards actions that respect the rights of all, particularly those who
cannot defend themselves — the disadvantaged, marginalized, and vulnerable

CORE VALUES
• Dignity
• Service
• Accountability

GOALS

• To be the prime mover in strengthening, understanding, and practice of human rights as the essential
cornerstone of peace, unity, and nation building.
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SOURCES
All information about CHR except functions, logo, picture of Chair. Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon—www.comelec.gov.ph

Functions—https://www.lawphil.net/administ/chr/chr.html

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