SB 1067

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 6, 2025

Commission on Human Rights (Chr) Charter

An Act Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights (Chr) as a National Human Rights Institution (Nhri) and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The proposal would turn the Commission on Human Rights into a fully independent, well‑funded agency that can investigate abuses, protect victims, run education programs, and report on the Philippines’ human‑rights record.

Human RightsGovernment AdministrationPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito-Estrada
SenatorJose "Jinggoy" Ejercito-Estrada Jr
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Subjects

Commission on Human RightsNational Human Rights Institution

Official sources

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SB 2003· Filed Mar 19, 2026
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HB 1433· Filed Jul 7, 2025
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HB 4946· Filed Sep 29, 2025
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SBN-1067 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch