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COVID-19 News for LGUs

This is CLRG's special coverage on news stories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. It provides a one-stop-page for LGUs who may want to read, review, or revisit news about how different LGUs in the country respond to the crisis. This also includes news of national scale but are affecting how LGUs respond to the issue. 

Disclaimer: CLRG is not responsible for the contents of the respective news. Stories on this page are not the property of CLRG, but are links to original sources.




Human Rights
​and Protection of the Vulnerable


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Sidewalk vendors offer to police ranks so they can go back selling
Sunstar, October 11, 2020
LSIs lament poor conditions at Kalinga facility
GMA News, October 7, 2020​
Special education during lockdown
Sunstar, October 4, 2020
Over 16,000 Quezon City seniors get free anti-pneumonia, flu shots
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020
About 16k senior citizens in QC get free vaccines vs pneumonia, flu
Inquirer, October 4, 2020
Netizens ask Quezon City LGU to prioritize needy in giving out helmets
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020
Group calls for ‘urgent,’ long term solutions for marginalized learners
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020​
‘Protect older persons from pandemic, other threats’ — CHR
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020 
IATF approves dietary program for children, nutrition-at-risk pregnant women — Roque
CNN Philippines, October 2, 2020
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Gov’t plans to distribute cash subsidy or food packs to select infants, pregnant women to improve their nutrition
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020 
Palace: Children aged 6-23 mos, at-risk pregnant women to get dietary supplements
Inquirer, October 2, 2020​​
​PhilHealth: Senior citizens, at-risk persons can get swab tests for free
Inquirer, September 30, 2020 
Jeepney drivers, senior citizens challenge govt’s COVID-19 policy before SC
Inquirer, September 29, 2020
Palace stands by policy to restrict senior citizens’ movement amid pandemic
Inquirer, September 29, 2020
Age restrictions in quarantine rules hinder young, elderly to vote — Zamora 
Inquirer, September 29, 2020
Groups ask Senate for better employment programs, subsidy measures for women amid the pandemic
CNN Philippines, September 29, 2020​ 
Roque defends prevailing restriction on movement of seniors amid pandemic
CNN Philippines, September 29, 2020
Jeepney drivers, operators seek SC relief vs. restricted operations
CNN Philippines, September 29, 2020 
Maternity deaths, unplanned pregnancies, domestic violence worsen amid pandemic in PH – groups
CNN Philippines, September 29, 2020
Jeepney drivers petition SC for help vs. gov’t ‘discrimination’
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020
Limiting senior citizens’ movement is valid exercise of police power, says Roque
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020
Lorenzana hits move to stop quarantine protocols for senior citizens
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020​
3 kids among new COVID-19 cases in Batangas City
GMA News, September 28, 2020
Drilon sees ‘hunger crisis’ in Philippines sans adequate financial aid to poor Pinoys
GMA News, September 28, 2020
CHR laments how police treated boy arrested for violating quarantine
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
Seniors told to stay at home amid increase in critical COVID cases
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020
Sen. Go reminds DSWD about giving priority to poor, vulnerable sectors
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020
DOH tells dialysis patients to disclose COVID symptoms, treatment goes on
GMA News, September 23, 2020
UNICEF, Save the Children raise concern over 1.2 billion children affected by COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020
Deaths due to non-COVID illnesses went up 'times four', says Galvez
GMA News, September 14, 2020
NPC discourages collection of signatures, unnecessary personal info for contact tracing forms
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020
​Caloocan assures confidentiality of residents wearing ‘quarantine wristbands’
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020 
PhilHealth mulls possible extension of ‘unli’ dialysis after Sept. 15
GMA News, September 10, 2020
Gov’t urged to set up vaccine indemnification program
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020
DILG: No rights violation in tracking lockdown violators on social media
Inquirer, September 8, 2020
DOH reminds hospitals that they cannot detain patients who are unable to pay their bills
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020
DepEd holds webinar for parents, teachers on child rights amid COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020

​Referring patients with unpaid dues to lending firms not hospital practice, says DOH
GMA News, September 7, 2020 
No invasion of privacy in monitoring of quarantine violations on social media — PNP
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020 
Quarantine violations posted on social media subject to verification — DILG
Inquirer, September 7, 2020 

Labor group claims MEPZ firms fired 4k workers, appeals for gov't support
GMA News, September 6, 2020
Lawyer says PNP can’t stalk people on social media for quarantine violations
Inquirer, September 6, 2020
Solon files bill benefiting e-commerce delivery personnel
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

CHR issues reminder to police about surveillance
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020
Lawmaker files bill to give more protection for e-commerce couriers
CNN Philippines, September 6, 2020
PWDs displaced by pandemic get livelihood aid, training, other benefits
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020

DOLE grants livelihood aid to fisherfolk
Sunstar, September 4, 2020
Employees infected at workplace can get added compensation —ECC
GMA News, September 3, 2020​​
Prioritize well-being of children, students, parents, teachers told
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020

Pasig barangay holds webinar to empower women, children amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020
COVID-19 restrictions affected seniors' well-being, doctor says
GMA News, September 1, 2020
80 kids get swab tested after DSWD center staffers catch COVID-19
GMA News, September 1, 2020

QC monitors 1,915 minors for possible COVID-19 infection
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020
Mayor Tiangco warns parents to keep children off the streets
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020
2,000 kids in NCR, Region 3 get help from two Japan groups
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

​Women in the sequel: How young Pinays go 'heroic' in the time of a pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 31, 2020
DOH urges respect for COVID patients’ privacy
Manila Bulletin, August 29, 2020
DOH issues reminder: Respect privacy of COVID-19 patients
Inquirer, August 29, 2020

San Juan Mayor warned TUPAD beneficiaries against scammers
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020
DILG: Seniors allowed to go to public places under essential circumstances
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020 
Growing anxiety: Calls to National Center for Mental Health double since start of pandemic
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020

DOH: Don't stigmatize people with mental health issues amid pandemic
GMA News, August 24, 2020
CHR, DILG boost gov’ts’ gender-responsive efforts amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020 
Mental health professionals ‘best one’ to tackle psychological toll of COVID-19 — advocacy group
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Mental health experts needed as COVID is ‘driving Pinoys nuts’ — solon
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020
Guevarra bares ‘alarming rise’ in suicides; calls on spiritual leaders to provide counsel for the depressed
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020
WHO will soon issue guidance on masks for children
CNN Philippines, August 22, 2020

Gov’t seeks help from churches on anxiety and depression amid pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 22, 2020
Dinagat Islands' first coronavirus cases are stranded individuals
Rappler, August 22, 2020 
Senior citizens complain about not being allowed to go to work amid the pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 21, 2020

Group raising funds for continued education of marginalized students amid pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020
DepEd to hold nationwide psychosocial support sessions for students, teachers
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020 
Ibaloy tribe sa Pangasinan binigyan ng hygiene kits ngayong pandemya
ABS-CBN News, August 20, 2020

Some nurses have stopped working due to COVID-19 fears –Duque
GMA News, August 21, 2020
COVID-19 accelerated Universal Health Care Law implementation –Duque
GMA News, August 21, 2020
LGUs should allow entry of returning residents amid COVID-19 —Palace
GMA News, August 21, 2020

LSIs still camping outside Hatid Tulong center in Taguig
GMA News, August 21, 2020
Hatid Tulong Program to implement ‘pocket send-off’ for LSIs —Encabo
GMA News, August 20, 2020
Health workers with deals abroad exempted from overseas deployment ban
GMA News, August 20, 2020

Employers told to provide psychosocial support to workers
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020
DILG lauded for respecting mobility of older persons during quarantine
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020
Bayanihan 2 will not phase out traditional jeepneys — Poe
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020 

CHR urges gov’t to protect humanitarian workers from intimidation, attack
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
Makati hiring displaced jeepney drivers to assist in city’s mobile learning hubs
Inquirer, August 19, 2020
Save the Children helps kids this pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

LPP wants LSIs subjected to swab tests before they are sent home
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
Urban poor most devastated by pandemic, lockdowns
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
House panel approves pro-‘sikyu’ measure
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

Project ARK all set to conduct pilot pooled RT-PCR tests for market vendors, public transport drivers
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020
Maintenance, security workers lament lack of COVID-19 hazard pay
GMA News, August 18, 2020
IP communities in Davao spared from Covid-19
Sunstar, August 18, 2020

After adult joblessness in PH hits record high, Roque says 'it could have been worse'
Sunstar, August 18, 2020
LSI 'raped' while under quarantine in Leyte town
Sunstar, August 18, 2020
Jeepney drivers beg for help on Metro Manila’s roads amid pandemic
GMA News, August 17, 2020​​

Palace ‘glad’ only 45% of Filipinos have no jobs amid COVID-19 crisis
GMA News, August 17, 2020
Over 600,000 displaced OFWs sought assistance amid pandemic —DOLE
GMA News, August 17, 2020​​
Doubled monthly pension for seniors backed
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

Hungry and homeless: PH ‘jeepney’ drivers hit by virus
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020​
Hungry and homeless: Philippine jeepney drivers hit by virus
Inquirer, August 16, 2020
Rental subsidy for informal settlers sought
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

Poe appeals for help for jeepney drivers anew
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
Cebu group to authorities: Handle juvenile quarantine violators with care
Inquirer, August 15, 2020
600 LSIs staying in temporary shelters amid MECQ —Encabo
GMA News, August 13, 2020

Teachers, parents urged to ensure children’s safety amid shift to e-learning
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020
Uphold humanitarian laws even during armed conflict, pandemic – CHR
Inquirer, August 12, 2020
As Kaliwa Dam project continues, IP leaders urge gov’t prioritize pandemic response
Rappler, August 11, 2020

Now home, seafarers demand for unpaid salaries, benefits
Rappler, August 11, 2020
Amid calls for month-long ECQ, livelihood should be considered — PCP exec
GMA Network, August 11, 2020
De Lima seeks probe into jail inmate deaths during COVID-19 pandemic
Rappler, August 10, 2020

Pandemic could push 1.5 million Filipinos into poverty – study
Rappler, August 10, 2020​
COVID-19 leaves indigenous peoples at a disadvantage — CHR
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020
House panel to probe rising cases of online child sexual exploitation amid COVID-19 pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 10, 2020

Marikina COVID-19 test center to prioritize dialysis patients
Rappler, August 9, 2020
OFWs in a bind with condo payments due to pandemic
Rappler, August 8, 2020
Solon seeks doubling of senior citizens’ stipend
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020

​Binangonan LGU offers free medicines, delivery to senior citizens, PWDs, indigents
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020
Building for kids with special needs delayed due to Covid-19
Sunstar, August 6, 2020
Continued access to health care for students with disabilities urged
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020

'No basis for exclusion': Health professionals call for return of traditional jeepneys
CNN Philippines, August 6, 2020
Gov’t assures help for Caraga region tribal leaders during pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020
Health dept shuns solon’s call to publish names of virus patients
ABS-CBN News, August 5, 2020

CHR reminds gov’t to respect human rights during MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020
QC official slammed for ‘Shoot to Kill’ threat on MECQ violators
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020
No ‘shoot-to-kill’ order for MECQ violators in QC
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020

No shoot to kill order vs. quarantine violators, PNP chief Gamboa assures public
​​​GMA News, August 4, 2020
Gamboa tells cops: Observe maximum tolerance at quarantine checkpoints
Inquirer, August 4, 2020
CHR: Pandemic response needs human rights dimension
Inquirer, August 4, 2020

Five men with disabilities who were refused transportation...;
Philstar Facebook, August 4, 2020
DILG: QC official's 'shoot-to-kill' threat is illegal
​​​​​Rappler, August 4, 2020
QC's Belmonte condemns ‘shoot to kill’ remark 
​​​GMA News, August 4, 2020

Group reiterates appeal for protection of child rights during MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020
Group reiterates appeal for protection of child rights during MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020
Unions want wage subsidy for workers to be displaced by MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

CHR laments wage theft cases against OFWs, seeks justice mechanisms
Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2020
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Rights group raises alarm over shame campaign, arrest of quarantine violators
Manila Bulletin, July 22, 2020
CHR expresses concern over workers who lost their jobs, stresses need to support businesses
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2020

No tokhang, arrests in COVID house search – Año
Philstar, July 17, 2020
COVID-19 patients are not criminals, Drilon cautions PNP chief
Inquirer, July 17, 2020
Gov’t retracts cop-led house-to-house search
BusinessWorld, July 16, 2020

Warrantless arrest for quarantine violators in QC has no legal basis: NUPL
ABS-CBN News, July 16, 2020
Pulis 'back-up lang' sa house-to-house COVID-19 search - PNP official
ABS-CBN News, July 16, 2020
PNP house-to-house visit to find patients is prone to abuse - lawyers' group
​​GMA News, July 15, 2020

Drilon, Villanueva fear house-to-house search for COVID-19 cases unconstitutional
​GMA News, July 15, 2020
Makabayan solons warn of rights violations in ‘house-to-house’ search for COVID-19 cases
​GMA News, July 15, 2020
Palace: No house-to-house search for COVID-19 patients
ABS-CBN News, July 15, 2020

​Grace worried over hike in domestic abuse cases amid virus
Manila Bulletin, July 10, 2020
Use data privacy and security measures in contact tracing — NPC
Manila Bulletin, July 10, 2020
TikTok o hubad? Lalaking lumabag sa curfew sa Tondo pinaghubad ng kagawad
ABS-CBN News, July 9, 2020

​Arrests amid pandemic violate government's own health, safety guidelines — CHR
Philstar, July 3, 2020
​Sexual abuse remain high amid pandemic
SunStar Davao, July 3, 2020
CHR cites danger of detaining alleged quarantine violators in small spaces
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Inquirer.Net, July 3, 2020

COVID-19 worsens abuse, lack of access to services of children with disabilities —group
GMA News, July 2, 2020
​NCIP aids in repatriation of 30 locally stranded indigenous peoples
​​​​​​​​​GMA News, June 28, 2020
Women, child victims of violence get support from QC govt
​​Manila Bulletin, June 16, 2020

​Palace saddened by incidents of violence against women, children during community quarantine
​​​​​​​​GMA News, June 9, 2020
Close to 4,000 cases of violence vs. women, children reported during lockdown
​Manila Bulletin, June 8, 2020
Nearly 3,700 cases of violence against women, children recorded during community quarantine - PNP
​​​​​​​GMA News, June 8, 2020

CHR concerned over arrest of PISTON drivers, lack of public transport
​​​​​​GMA News, June 6, 2020
​Pampanga governnor rolls out ‘Tulong Pasada’
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 5, 2020
House OKs bill on coronavirus testing for vulnerable sectors​
Rappler, June 4, 2020

​Wrong to punish curfew violators by ordering them to swim in canal -Davao police chief
​​​​​​​GMA News, June 4, 2020
Davao City offers free psychosocial services to parents, children
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 4, 2020
Curfew violators made to swim in drainage canal in Davao City
​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

​CHR calls on DOTr to lift 'discriminatory' train ban on senior citizens
Philstar.com, June 2, 2020​​​
​DepEd: Students with special needs included in distance learning preps​
​​​Rappler, June 1, 2020​​
​​​UN expert slams excessive use of force during virus lockdowns​
Philstar.com, June 1, 2020​​​

NCIP forms task force to assist stranded IPs amid Metro Manila quarantine
​​​​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 29, 2020
P145.5-B production subsidy sought for 9.7M farmers, fisherfolk
​​​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 29, 2020
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​​​​​​Marikina seniors maagang natanggap ang pensiyon para sa ika-2 bahagi ng 2020
ABS-CBN News, May 28, 2020​​

House bill pushes testing of vulnerable sectors without virus symptoms​
​​​​​Rappler, May 28, 2020
‘Declare war vs online sexual exploitation of children’​
Philstar.com, May 27, 2020​​
Solons want immunization program continued amid COVID-19 crisis
​​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 27, 2020

Sexual abuse cases from March to May 2020 more than tripled, says DOJ
​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 27, 2020
Valenzuela’s elderly get P3,000 pension each​
Inquirer.Net, May 27, 2020
DAR distributes food packs to Davao de Oro farmers
​​​​​Manila Bulletin, May 26, 2020

Taguig City gives cash, hygiene kits to seniors, PWDs
​​​​​Manila Bulletin, May 26, 2020
QC reopens one-stop-shop crisis center for abuse victims
​​​​​Manila Bulletin, May 26, 2020
Antipolo PWDs thank Makati residents for donations
Manila Bulletin, May 25, 2020

QC reopens facility responding to gender-based violence as cases spike during lockdown
ABS-CBN News, May 25, 2020
​​Reports of sexual abuse of children triple during lockdown​​​
Rappler, May 25, 2020​​
Angara wants COVID-19 testing for people going back to work belonging to vulnerable sectors
​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 23, 2020
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​Gamboa urges victims of sexual abuse by cops to file case against perpetrators​
Philstar.com, May 22, 2020​​
​​​SWS: Number of hungry Filipino families nearly doubles due to COVID-19 blow
Philstar.com, May 22, 2020​​
'Easy to overlook': Social amelioration lapses weigh doubly on PWDs, advocates say
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Philstar.com, May 20, 2020​​

​LGUs urged: Help children with special needs amid COVID-19 response
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Philstar.com, May 20, 2020​​
​Vulnerable population to be prioritized when COVID-19 vaccine is available​
Philstar.com, May 20, 2020​​
Pro-child group asks LGUs to look after children with disabilities amid ECQ
​Inquirer.Net, May 19, 2020

Immunization a must even during pandemic —experts
​​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 18, 2020
Differently abled learners must not be left behind in education sector's new normal —Gatchalian
​​​​​​​​​GMA News, May 18, 2020
​​​NGO calls for maternal, child health services as more babies, young children contract COVID-19 
Philstar.com, May 8, 2020​​​​​

Bohol launches 60-day milk feeding program to fight COVID-19
​​​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, May 7, 2020
The human rights risks of ECQ
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Inquirer.Net, May 7, 2020
DOH: Grant discounts for seniors’ vitamins
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Philstar.com, May 7, 2020​​​​​

Seniors, PWDs may send representatives to claim cash aid – DSWD
Inquirer.Net, May 6, 2020
DOH, UNICEF: Continue kids’ vaccination despite COVID-19 crisis
Inquirer.Net, May 6, 2020
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Local governments urged to deliver cash aid to senior citizens, PWDs
Philstar.com, May 6, 2020​​​

Barangay officer faces probe for evicting tenant who just gave birth for non-payment of rent
​​​​​Manila Bulletin, May 5, 2020
PNP recorded 763 crimes against women in ECQ areas -Duterte
GMA News, May 4, 2020
Army trains personnel on human rights during ECQ, GCQ
​Manila Bulletin, May 2, 2020

Don’t abuse quarantine violators, Robredo reminds enforcers
Inquirer.Net, May 2, 2020
Marcy Teodoro calls for release of volunteers arrested while distributing food packs in Marikina
GMA News, May 1, 2020
Cops told to observe maximum tolerance, respect human rights amid COVID-19 lockdown
ABS-CBN News, April 30, 2020

QC task force drops charges vs fish vendor, eyes suspension of officers in viral mauling
ABS-CBN News April 29, 2020
CHR exec wants right to maternal health protected even during pandemic
Inquirer.Net, April 29, 2020
CHR warns authorities vs. physical abuse of ECQ violators
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​​​​​GMA News, April 29, 2020

​QC gov’t orders full-blown probe into reports of local authorities hurting ECQ violator
​​​​​​​Inquirer.Net, April 28, 2020
CHR on move to deport OFW critical of admin: Labor officials must aid, not prosecute OFWs
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​​​​​GMA News, April 28, 2020
CHR exec asks gov’t to reconsider travel restrictions on seniors
​​​​​​​Inquirer.Net, April 27, 2020

'Nutritionally-challenged' nursing mothers in QC to receive P2,000 aid amid ECQ
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​​​​​GMA News, April 27, 2020
Año says punishment for ECQ violators shouldn’t lead to maltreatment, human rights abuse
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​​​​​GMA News, April 27, 2020
CHR launches online reporting portal for gender-based violence during lockdown
​​​​​​​​​​Rappler, April 27, 2020

Rule of men? IBP denounces 'inhumane penalties' vs quarantine violators
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​​​​​​​​ABS-CBN News, April 27, 2020​​
Manila gov’t buys milk supplements for its senior citizens
​​​​​​​Inquirer.Net, April 27, 2020
'Trapped with abusers,' 7 kids rescued from sex trafficker in Luzon
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​​​​​​​​Rappler, April 25, 2020

LGUs urged to protect children from violence, malnutrition in COVID-19 response
​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 25, 2020
One year moratorium on payment of farmer’s amortizations
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​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 25, 2020
CHR Launches E-Lawyering Program
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​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 25, 2020

CHR concerned about health workers’ lives
​​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 24, 2020
QC gov’t expands city’s cash aid program to cover more vulnerable sectors
​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 24, 2020
Indigenous groups receive aid
​​​​​​​​ABS-CBN News, April 23, 2020​

2-M Filipino children might miss vaccinations this year — Unicef
​​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, April 24, 2020
Govt repression of rights a common ASEAN trend amid pandemic — think tank
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​​​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 23, 2020
CHR addresses plights of farmers, fisherfolk
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​​​Manila Bulletin, April 23, 2020

CHR expresses concern over Cebu film writer’s warrantless arrest
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​​​Manila Bulletin, April 23, 2020
FLAG asks police to reconsider 'arrest without warning' directive
​​​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 23, 2020
CHR: Humanitarian approach needed to ensure peace and order
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​​​Manila Bulletin, April 23, 2020

Law enforcers must have clear-cut guidelines in implementing quarantine protocols, says CHR
​​​​​​​​InterAksyon, April 23, 2020
Pagbabawal sa seniors na mag-tanod sa checkpoints imumungkahi
​​​​​​​​ABS-CBN News, April 23, 2020
Observe human rights during quarantine, lawyers’ group urges
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​​​Manila Bulletin, April 23, 2020

Online sexual harassment on the rise, says CHR
​​​​​​​Inquirer.Net, April 22, 2020
Gov't urged to ensure protection of fishers, farmers from impacts of COVID-19
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​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 22, 2020
​COVID-19 posts: Human rights lawyers denounce ‘fake news’ arrest of resto owner
​​​​​​​Inquirer.Net, April 20, 2020

Palace: Report LGUs’ violations of quarantine violators’ rights
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​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 20, 2020
Palace: Rights to be respected amid stricter measures vs. COVID-19
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​​​​​GMA News, April 19, 2020
Public urged to document attacks, abuses during Luzon lockdown
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​​​​​​Philstar.com, April 19, 2020

Workers’ rights must be protected upon return to work, TUCP says
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​​​Manila Bulletin, April 19, 2020
Peasant group denounces rights abuses against farmers
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​​​Manila Bulletin, April 18, 2020
Kanino dapat humingi ng tulong kung makaranas ng domestic violence sa gitna ng COVID-19?
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​​​​​​​GMA News / Balitambayan, April 18, 2020

CHR says it has received over 200 complaints related to ECQ
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​​​​​GMA News, April 19, 2020
CRN seeks protection of children against sexual predators during ECQ
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​​​Manila Bulletin, April 16, 2020
Lawyers, OVP offer free legal aid online amid COVID-19 crisis
​​​​​GMA News, April 9, 2020

Pampanga village chief violated law, child's rights over 'lewd' punishment for curfew breach -CHR
​​​​​​GMA News, April 8, 2020
DILG: Campus journo did not err when he criticized Duterte admin
​​​​​​​GMA News, April 8, 2020
​​​​​​​​CHR urges gov’t to aid domestic violence victims amid quarantine
GMA News, April 6, 2020











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