The government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program supposedly aims to transform vehicles, particularly traditional jeepneys, into “safe,” comfortable, and environmentally-friendly modes of transportation. However, this can only be achieved if old vehicles, aged over 15 years, are phased out. The issue of PUV modernization has been buzzing since 2016, and this fears about it […]
As UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Irene Khan, continue her visit in the country, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), an NGO working for the empowerment of workers in the formal and informal sectors, expressed concerns over statements issued by Philippine government agencies, as well as its trust […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), a human rights NGO that focuses on workers in the formal and informal sectors, welcomes the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression in time for her arrival to the country on January 23 and calls on her to investigate the numerous cases […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), a human rights NGO that empowers workers in the formal and informal sectors, expresses its opposition to moves by Congress, the Senate and the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government to amend the 1987 Constitution. The covert motive of Charter change or Cha-cha — removing the term limits […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) stands with Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, victims of abduction and forced surrender perpetrated by state forces. The case of Jhed and Jonila is a clear manifestation of the how the state through the NTF-ELCAC violates human rights to protect the interests of the few. September […]
On Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), labor rights group, CTUHR slammed the government’s neglect of the woes of workers and the people, amidst intensifying economic crisis. “Marcos Jr.’s 1st year has been all about reviving its name and strengthening power through corruption, nepotism and impunity. His government has done nothing significant […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) vehemently condemns the merciless killing of Alex Dolorosa, Paralegal officer of BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN) – Bacolod. “We express our sympathies to Dolorosa’s family and friends. We are one with you in calling for justice for Alex,” CTUHR said in a statement. Reports said that […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) joins all labor groups and rights defenders in welcoming the upcoming International Labor Organization High-Level Tripartite Mission (ILO-HLTM) to the Philippines this January 23-27, 2023. CTUHR lauds the workers and organizations who fought hard to pressure the PH government to accept the ILO-HLTM. “It is high […]
After almost (five) 5 months, the Commission on Human Rights gets a new Chairperson and commissioner. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) welcome this overdue appointment, as the situation of human rights continues to worsen everyday. The newly-appointed CHR Chairperson, Atty. Richard Palpal-latoc is the former Deputy Executive Secretary of Marcos […]
