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 An independent national human
rights institution.
 Established as a response to the
grave human rights abuses
experienced by Filipino people
during the martial law rule.
CHR: Dignity of all
 VISION
A just and humane Philippine
society of persons equal in
opportunity, living a life of dignity,
and forever vigilant against abuses
and oppression.

CHR: Dignity of all

 MISSION
As conscience of government and the
people, we seek truth in human rights
issues. 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.

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 GOAL STATEMENT

As to the prime mover in

strengthening respect, understanding
and practice of human rights as the
essential cornerstone of peace, unity
and nation-building.

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CHR MANTRA

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CREATED BY VIRTUE OF THE

1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

There is hereby created an independent office called the
Commission on Human Rights.(Art. XIII, Sec.17)

The State values the dignity of every human person and

guarantees full respect for human rights. (Art. II, Sec. 11)

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WHO WE SERVE
 All persons within the Philippines and Filipinos abroad
 Both rights-holders and duty-bearers.
 Victims of human rights violations, their families as well as
those witnesses whose testimony is vital in the
investigation and prosecution of human rights violations.
 All national government agencies and instrumentalities
within the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary,
independent constitutional commissions, Local
Government Units, government-owned and controlled
corporations, state universities and colleges, civil society
groups.
 Regional and international community to strengthen our
work in the promotion and protection of all human rights
for all.
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 NATIONAL LAWS GIVING SPECIFIC
MANDATES TO THE CHR

RA 9344 Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006

• Sec. 8 states CHR as member of Juvenile Justice Council and cites the roles and
responsibilities of the Child Rights Center.

RA 9745 Anti-Torture Act of 2009

• Sec. 11 directs CHR and PAO to provide legal assistance in the investigation and
monitoring and/or filing of complaint.

RA 9851 International Humanitarian Law of 2009

• Sec. 18 provides that CHR, DOJ, PNP or other concerned agencies shall
designate prosecutors or investigators as the case may be.

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 NATIONAL LAWS GIVING SPECIFIC
MANDATES TO THE CHR

RA 9710 Magna Carta of Women

• Sec. 40 designates the CHR as Gender and Development
Ombud

RA 10353 Anti-Enforced Disappearance Law of 2012

• Sec. 13 provides CHR with authority to conduct regular, independent,
unannounced, and unrestricted visits or inspection to places of
detention. Sec. 7, 25, 27 and 28 mentions other tasks of CHR

HR Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of

RA 10368 2013
• Establishes the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board as attached
agency but not under CHR
• CHR chairs Human Rights Victims’ Memorial Commission
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The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human
rights. (Art. II, Sec. 11)

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Retrieved from: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/vaw/int/treaty-bodies/

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 ROLE OF CHR AS AN NHRI:

ADVOCATE WATCHDOG ADVISER EDUCATOR

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR
(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

Investigate all forms of human rights violations.

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investigation in your region

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR
(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

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

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region (e.g. field investigation, forensic,
exhumation,etc.)

Regular Jail Visitations

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR
(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

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Promotion Activities / Lectures /
Trainings, etc.

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conducted by your region for/with
children

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR
(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

Recommend to Congress effective measures to promote human

rights to provide compensation to victims of violations of human
rights or their families.

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR
(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

Monitor the Philippine Government’s compliance with international

treaty obligations on human rights.

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR
(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR
(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

Request the assistance of any department, bureau, office or agency

in the performance of its functions.
CHR with Friedrich Naumann Foundation
and De La Salle - College of St Benilde
partnering to popularize human rights

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 COMMISSION 5.0

JOSE LUIS MARTIN “CHITO” GASCON

CHAIRPERSON

KAREN GOMEZ-DUMPIT LEAH TANODRA-ARMAMENTO

COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER

GWEN PIMENTEL-GANA ROBERTO EUGENIO CADIZ

COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER

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COMMISSION 5.0

JOSE LUIS MARTIN “CHITO” GASCON

CHAIRPERSON

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COMMISSION 5.0

KAREN S. GOMEZ-DUMPIT
COMMISSIONER

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COMMISSION 5.0

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COMMISSION 5.0

GWENDOLYN LL. PIMENTEL-GANA

COMMISSIONER

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COMMISSION 5.0

ROBERTO EUGENIO T. CADIZ

COMMISSIONER

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 CHR REGIONAL OFFICES

REGION II
No. 05 Pabbablo St., Regional Government Center Carig Sur,
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan | (078) 304 2047

REGION I
Ground Flr., Ed Fabro Bldg., Pagdalangan,
San Fernando City, La Union | (072) 607 8706 CAR
3rd Floor SSS Baguio Branch Bldg.,
Harrison Road 2600 Baguio City | (074) 619 9089

REGION III
Government Center, Sacop,
San Fernando City, Pampanga | (045) 961 4830
REGION IV
2nd Flr., Mary Grace Building, Colago Ave.,
cor. M.L. Quezon St., San Pablo City, Laguna 4000 | (049) 562 5415
NCR
SAAC Building, Commonwealth Ave.
UP Complex, Diliman, Quezon City | (02) 928 7098
REGION V
Regional Center Site, Rawis,
Legazpi City, Albay | (052) 480 0521

REGION VIII
REGION VI
Cor. Maharlika and Apitong St., Brgy. 92, 6500
L2 P22 Iloilo Sports Complex, La Paz,
Tacloban City | (053) 321 3903
Iloilo City, Iloilo | (033) 392 2282

REGION VII
132 AFR Bldg., Don Mariano Cui St.,
Capitol Site, Cebu City, Cebu | (032) 253 5403

CARAGA
2nd Flr., CAP Bldg., J.C. Aquino cor J. Rosales Ave., 8600
Butuan City | (085) 815 2247
REGION X
2nd Flr. Ong’s Building, cor. Yacapin Ext. and Pres. Roxas St. 9000
Cagayan de Oro City | (0882) 272 4525
REGION XI
Trinity II Building, Quimpo Blvd., 8000
Davao City | (082) 298 3479
REGION IX
JMS Bldg., Ñunez Ext. 7000,
Zamboanga City | (062) 993 2869 REGION XII
Prime Regional Government Center,
Brgy., Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City | (083) 228 6348

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 SAAC Bldg., Commonwealth Ave.,
UP Complex, Diliman, Quezon City

Public Assistance and Complaints Desk

(0936) 068 0982 (TM) | (0920) 506 1194 (Smart)
(02) 294 8704

/chrgovph
www.chr.gov.ph

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. 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.
End of Session 5

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