THE PHILIPPINE

COMMISSION ON
HUMAN RIGHTS
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THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

 CREATION; MANDATED BY THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUION;

FORMALLY CONSTITUTED BY PRESIDENT CORAZON AQUINO’S
EXECUTIVE NO. 163

 COMPOSITION AND QUALIFICATIONS: ONE CHAIRMAN AND FOUR

MEMBERS, WHO MUST BE NATURAL-BORN CITIZEN OF THE
PHILIPPINES AND A MAJORITY OF WHOM SHALL BE MEMBERS
OF THE BAR (SECTION 17, ARTICLE XIII, 1987 CONSTITUTION

 UNDER SECTION 18, ARTICLE XIII OF THE PHILIPPINE

CONSTITUTION, THE COMMISSION’S SOLE DUTY IS TO PROTECT
THE CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS OF CITIZENS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
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 Mandates of the Commission on Human
Rights

1. Human Rights Protection – Investigation and case management of complaints of

violations, including all the powers and services in aid of investigation, of civil and political
rights as well as economic, social, and cultural rights. #13. #14.
Such powers and services include: citing for contempt for violations of its rules of
procedure; legal aid and counseling; visitorial powers over jails and detention facilities;
application of forensic techniques in aid of investigation; witness protection; and financial
assistance to victim #15. RA 7438: #16. Slide 16
2. Human Rights Promotion - which includes the wide range of strategies for policy
advocacy, promotion, social mobilization, education, training, public information,
communication, research, networking and linkages.
 Mandates of the Commission on Human Rights

3.Human Rights Policy Advisory – derived from monitoring government’s compliance

with the treaty obligations that the Philippines has acceded to: International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights (ICESCR), Convention Against Torture and Other Degrading Treatment od
Punishment (CAT), Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against
Women (CEDAW), Convention Against Racial Discrimination (CARD), Convention on
the Rights of the Child (CRC), Convention of Migrant Workers and their Families (CMW);
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD)

This also includes the entire aspect of monitoring and evaluating the performance of the
executive, Legislative, and Judiciary to translate international human rights standards into
national policies, laws, and practice.
 Power and Function of the Commission on Human Rights

1. Investigate, on its own or on complaint by any party, all forms of human rights
violations involving civil and political rights;

2. Adopt its operational guidelines and rules of procedure, and cite for contempt
for violations thereof in accordance with the Rules of Court;

3. 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.
 Power and Function of the Commission on Human
Rights

4. Exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention facilities;

5. Establish a continuing program of research, education, and information to

enhance respect for the primacy of human rights;

6. Recommend to Congress effective measures to promote human rights and to

provide for compensation to victims of violations of human rights, or their
families;

7. Monitor the Philippine Government’s compliance with international treaty

obligations on human rights;
 Power and Function of the Commission on Human
Rights

8. Grant immunity from persecution to any person whose testimony or whose

possession of documents or other evidence is necessary or convenient to
determine the truth in any investigation conducted by it under its authority;

9. Request the assistance of any department, bureau, office, or agency in the

performance of its functions;

10. Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law; and

11. Perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law.
VISION | MISSION | MANTRA

VISION
A just and humane Philippine society of persons equal in
opportunity, living a life of dignity, and forever vigilant
against abuses and oppression.
 
MISSION
As conscience of government and the people, we seek truth
in human rights issues and prevent incidence 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.
 
MANTRA
CHR: Dignity of all
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 CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS

1. RIGHT TO LIBERTY AND SECURITY OF PERSONS

2. RIGHT AGAINST TORTURE

3. RIGHT TO LIFE

4. EQUAL PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

5. RIGHT AGAINST ARBITRARY DETENTION/ ILLEGAL ARREST

6. RIGHT TO PRIVACY

7. FREEDOM OF SPEECH
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL RIGHTS

1.RIGHT TO WORK

2.RIGHT TO AN ADEQUATE STANDARD OF LIVING, INCLUDING FOOD,

CLOTHING, AND HOUSING

3.RIGHT TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

4.RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

5.RIGHT TO EDUCATION
 RA 7438: RIGHTS OF PERSONS ARRESTED,
DETAINED OR UNDER
CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION
RIGHTS OF PERSONS ARRESTED, DETAINED, OR UNDER CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION; 
 DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

BE INFORMED, IN A LANGUAGE KNOWN TO AND UNDERSTOOD BY HIM, OF HIS RIGHTS

TO REMAIN SILENT AND TO HAVE COMPETENT AND INDEPENDENT COUNSEL

BE ASSISTED BY COUNSEL AT ALL TIMES PREFERABLY OF HIS OWN CHOICE

- IF THE PERSON ARRESTED, DETAINED, OR UNDER CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION
CANNOT AFFORD THE SERVICES OF COUNSEL, THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER MUST
PROVIDE HIM WITH ONE.
- COUNSEL SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE ALLOWED TO CONFER PRIVATELY WITH THE
PERSON