Commission on Human Rights - Region IX

𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐈𝐤𝐚-𝟑𝟗 𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐝!

Ngayong anibersaryo, muling pinagtitibay ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao o Commision on Human Rights ang ating panata sa sambayanan sa ilalim ng temang:

“𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐨: 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧”

Sa gitna ng mga pagsubok, sakuna, at patuloy na nagbabagong panahon, nananatiling matatag ang CHR bilang inyong katuwang sa pagtatanggol ng dignidad at karapatan ng bawat Pilipino. Hindi tayo matitinag sa pagtiyak na ang katarungan ay para sa lahat, lalo na para sa mga nasa laylayan.

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐘 𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀.

Sabay-sabay nating itaguyod ang isang lipunang makatao, makatarungan, at may malasakit sa kapwa!

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞!

The Commission on Human Rights - Region IX joins the nation in celebrating Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May 2026!

True human rights protection goes beyond advocacy—it includes ensuring efficient, transparent, and accountable governance. By streamlining our processes and embracing digital transformation, we make our services more accessible to every Filipino, especially the marginalized, without unnecessary delays or red tape.

Our Commitment to the Region:
✅ Zero Contact Policy – Minimizing opportunities for corruption through digitized submissions
✅ Streamlined Assistance – Faster turnaround for legal advice and protection services
✅ Accountability – Upholding the standards of RA 11032 for integrity in public service

We believe that a business-friendly environment is also a human rights-friendly environment. When government systems work efficiently, justice is never delayed.

📍 Visit our Region IX office or send us a message for any human rights concerns.

Let’s make public service seamless for every Filipino!

Ngayong 1 Mayo 2026, pinaparangalan natin ang bawat manggagawang Pilipino na siyang lakas ng ating ekonomiya. Mula sa pabrika hanggang sa opisina, mula sa bukid at dagat hanggang sa kalsada, patuloy nilang pinapagalaw ang ating lipunan sa kabila ng tumitinding hamon sa kabuhayan.

Sa gitna ng pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at mga pangunahing bilihin, lalong bumibigat ang pasanin ng mga manggagawa lalo na ang mga minimum ang sahod, arawan ang kita, at nasa impormal na sektor. Ang kasalukuyang krisis ay may direktang epekto sa kanilang kakayahang matugunan ang mga pangunahing pangangailangan at mamuhay nang may dignidad.

Patuloy ang panawagan ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao para sa makatarungan, ligtas, at makataong kondisyon sa paggawa. Mahalaga ang mga agarang hakbang upang maprotektahan ang karapatan sa sapat na sahod, social protection, at access sa abot-kayang serbisyo lalo na sa panahon ng krisis.

Sama-sama tayong manindigan para sa karapatan ng bawat manggagawa at tiyaking walang maiiwan sa gitna ng tumitinding hamon sa ekonomiya.

𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Commission on Human Rights convened “Kapihan at Kumustahan: A Forum on Food Security” on April 27, 2026, at the Carlos Dominguez Conference Hall, Fr. Ernesto Carretero Building, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, bringing together stakeholders from Regions IX, X, and BARMM to advance discussions on food security.

The forum was graced by 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒. 𝐅𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬, reinforcing CHR’s commitment to food as a fundamental human right.

Participants from national government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations, farmers' and fisherfolk organizations, and other related offices, both on-site and online across Mindanao, demonstrated strong multi-sectoral collaboration in addressing food security challenges. Key partners included the Ateneo Center for Legal Services, Rosendo U. Castillo Jr. College of Law, the City Government of Zamboanga, the Office of Hon. Joselito Macrohon, and the Department of Agriculture Region 9.

Round-table discussions focused on key sectors: 𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬; 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤; 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬; 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥. These generated insights and data on urgent issues, policy gaps, and actionable recommendations to strengthen food systems.

The forum concluded with a shared commitment to deepen collaboration and advance inclusive, rights-based, and data-driven food security initiatives.

As CHR continues to champion the right to food, Kapihan at Kumustahan remains a vital platform for dialogue and collective action toward a more food-secure Philippines.

📸 Ateneo de Zamboanga University Communications Office - UCO

“Privacy? Meron pa ba ako niyan sa Internet?”

Join us in the webinar, “Protecting Online Privacy and the Right to be Forgotten in the Digital Age,” happening on 7 April 2026 (Tuesday), 1:00 to 4:00 PM via Facebook Live.

As digital technologies continue to shape how we live, communicate, and share online, personal data can easily be collected, shared, and remain accessible without an individual’s full consent. In this context, privacy and the right to be forgotten are essential in upholding dignity in online spaces.

This webinar will bring together experts and advocates to discuss:
✔️ Existing legal and policy frameworks in the Philippines related to data protection and digital rights
✔️ An overview of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and the State’s obligation to protect personal data
✔️ An in-depth understanding of the meaning and scope of the right to be forgotten
✔️ Emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities in protecting individuals’ online privacy

For inquiries, please contact the CHR Center for Social Justice and Humanitarian Protection at [email protected].

Let’s work together to uphold safe, inclusive, and rights-respecting digital spaces for all.

See you online! 💙💛

(Note: No certificates of participation will be issued for this webinar.)