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Davao landslide, Apex Mining role must be probed — Labor NGO

February 10, 2024

The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) an NGO working for the labor and human rights of workers in the country’s formal and informal sectors, condoles with the family and friends of the twenty seven (27) victims who were confirmed dead because of the February 6 landslide that followed heavy rains in Masara […]

Abolish NTF-ELCAC, Heed UN Special Rapporteur Call, Govt Told

February 2, 2024

We are very glad that UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Ms. Irene Khan, at the end of her mission to the country today, recommended the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). The Ferdinand Marcos Jr government should immediately heed Ms. Khan and abolish the […]

BBM vs DU30: policy change better than mudslinging — Labor NGO

January 30, 2024

Like the Filipino workers and people, we find the “drug word war” between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and former President Rodrigo Duterte very amusing. We are reminded of the phrase “bread and circus,” except that, so far, there has been circus but no bread. The Filipino workers and people still need to find out how […]

Official Statement on the Jeepney Modernization Program

January 28, 2024

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 […]

UN Special Rapporteur Will See through NTF-ELCAC’s Lies, Labor NGO Hopes

January 24, 2024

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 […]

UN Special Rapporteur Welcome, Called on to Probe Rights Violations

January 22, 2024

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 […]

Cha-cha, threat to pro-labor Charter provisions — labor NGO

January 19, 2024

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 […]

Stand with Jhed and Jonila! Hold NTF-ELCAC Accountable for their Abduction and Fake Surrender!

September 20, 2023

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 […]

Workers Continue to Face Attacks Under Marcos Jr.

July 24, 2023

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 […]

Trade Unions Unite in Protest, Demand Wage increase, End to Contractualization and Rights

May 1, 2023