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  2. Human rights in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The concept of "human rights," in the context of the Philippines, pertains mainly (but is not limited) to the civil and political rights of a person living in the Philippines. [4] Human rights are a justified set of claims that set moral standards to members of the human race, not exclusive to a specific community or citizenship. [5]

  3. Human Security Act - Wikipedia

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    The Human Security Act of 2007, officially designated as Republic Act No. 9372, was a Philippine law that took effect on July 20, 2007. [1] The law, which was watered-down after opposition from some politicians and rights groups feared the legislation would endanger human rights, was aimed at tackling militants, particularly the Abu Sayyaf, in the southern Philippines.

  4. Commission on Human Rights (Philippines) - Wikipedia

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    The Commission on Human Rights (Filipino: Komisyon ng Karapatang Pantao) (CHR) is an independent constitutional office created under the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, with the primary function of investigating all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights in the Philippines.

  5. Censorship in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The passing of the Cybercrime Prevention Act in 2012, was a subject of concern by human rights activists especially its provisions on cyberlibel. [23] [24] The law was challenged and the Supreme Court ruled in 2014 that the original author of libelous content is only liable against the law saying that the act of posting libelous content is not ...

  6. Task Force Detainees of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) is a non-profit, national human rights organization based in Manila, Philippines.It documents human rights violations, assists victims and their families, organizes missions, conducts human rights education work, campaigns against torture, and promotes advocacy for Human Rights Defenders and Environmental movement.

  7. Jose W. Diokno - Wikipedia

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    Regarded as the "Father of Human Rights" in the country, [3] he served as a Senator of the Philippines, Secretary of Justice, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Human Rights (forerunner of the Commission on Human Rights), and founder of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), the premier group of Filipino human rights lawyers.

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  9. Constitution of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Constitution of the Philippines (Filipino: Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas or Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas) is the supreme law of the Philippines. Its final draft was completed by the Constitutional Commission on October 12, 1986, and ratified by a nationwide plebiscite on February 2, 1987. The Constitution remains unamended to this day.