CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Jean Kimberly A. Lato

BSN 4A
 LESSON ASSESSMENT
1. Choose five non-derogable rights provided in the ICCR which are practiced in the
Philippines thru its programs, activities, and policies. Give examples of these programs,
activities, and policies.
Rights under Programs Activities Policies
ICCR
Right to life - Healthcare Services - Medical Missions and - Anti-Extrajudicial
and Universal Healthcare Health Screenings Killing Policy
Coverage - Disaster [Presidential Executive
- Campaigns Against Preparedness Trainings Order No. 35 (2012)]
Illegal Drugs and and Drills - Universal Health
Criminality - Environmental Care Act [Republic Act
- Environmental Cleanup Campaigns No. 11223 (2019)]
Protection and - Disaster Risk
Conservation Efforts Reduction and
Management Act
[Republic Act No. 10121
(2010)]
Freedom from - Capacity Building for - Training Workshops - Anti-Torture Act
torture and other Law Enforcement on Human Rights and [Republic Act No. 9745
cruel, degrading or Personnel Torture Prevention (2009)]
inhuman treatment - Rehabilitation and - Legal Assistance and - Prohibition of
of punishment Reintegration Programs Psychosocial Support Incommunicado
- Legal Aid and for Victims Detention
Assistance for Victims - Monitoring of - National Human Rights
Detention Facilities and Plan of Action
Prison Conditions
Freedom from - Inter-Agency Council - Rescue Operations - Expanded Anti-
enslavement or Against Trafficking and Victim Trafficking in Persons
servitude - Prevention and Identification Act [Republic Act No.
awareness campaigns to - Psychosocial support 10364]
educate the public about and rehabilitation for - Migrant Workers
the dangers of human victims and Overseas
trafficking and forced - Monitoring and Filipinos Act [Republic
labor Evaluation of Anti- Act No. 8042]
Trafficking Efforts - Labor Code and
Employment Policies
Recognition as a - Legal Aid Programs - Legal Awareness - The Civil
person before the - Civil Registration Campaigns Registration Act
law Services - Community Legal (Republic Act No. 3753)
- Human Rights Empowerment - Legal Recognition of
 Education Programs Workshops Gender Identity
- Legal Documentation - Constitutional
Drives Protections (The 1987
Philippine Constitution)
Freedom of - Interfaith Dialogue - Religious Festivals - Religious Non-
thought, Programs and Celebrations Discrimination Policies
conscience, and - Civic Education - Debate Clubs and - Secular Education
religion Programs Discussion Forums Policies
- Philosophical and - Protection of Academic
Religious Dialogue Freedom
Sessions

2. Name all the Philippine laws relevant to the 17 rights aforementioned. Answer the
following:
Philippine laws:
 The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
 Anti-Torture Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9745)
 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9208)
 Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act
(Republic Act No. 7610)
 Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371)
 Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710)
 Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 9994)
a. Do violations of these rights occur despite the plethora of laws relevant to them? Explain.
Yes, unfortunately, violations of human rights still occur in the Philippines despite the
existence of laws aimed at protecting those rights. While laws are essential in safeguarding
human rights, their effectiveness depends on various factors, including enforcement,
accountability, and societal attitudes. No matter how strict the laws enforced to protect an
individual's human rights are, as long as individuals with no sense of respect and moral and
ethical values exist, efforts in safeguarding these rights will still not be enough.
b. How are they violated? Explain
Human rights violations are sadly prevalent across the globe, occurring in various forms
and contexts. Violations in the form of unjust imprisonment, torture, restrictions on freedom
of expression, discrimination, and gender-based violence deny basic freedoms and dignity,
undermine the right to life and security, perpetuate censorship and fear, exacerbate social
inequalities, and reflect harmful norms. Addressing these violations necessitates collective
action to uphold human rights principles and ensure accountability for perpetrators.
c. Give the actions rendered by the Philippine government in addressing these violations.
 The Philippine government has taken various actions to address human rights
violations, including the creation and reformation of policies that aim to safeguard these
human rights. Aside from the policies and laws, measures such as capacity-building training,
awareness campaigns, and international cooperation and collaborations demonstrate the
Philippine government's commitment to upholding human rights principles and addressing
violations.