HB 1798

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution

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The bill creates a Charter that gives the Philippine Commission on Human Rights full independence, a guaranteed budget, broader investigative powers, and the ability to award compensation to victims.

Human RightsGovernment AdministrationJustice and Judiciary

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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