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2016 HUMAN RIGHTS
SITUATION IN ARMM
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Intensify the human rights education in the high
risk areas in ARMM;
Remind the state that their main obligations are to
protect, respect and fulfill human rights at all
times;
The ARMM government should support RHRC’s
mandates to protect and promote human rights.
This includes the continuous operation of the
HRMCs in the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-
Tawi; and
The enforcement of the rule of law must be
performed with conviction, equality and justice.
With the situation of ARMM, the Commission recommends the
following:
TOP 10
ACCOMPLISHMENT
REPORT
1. SUPPORT TO THE FINAL PHASE OF THE UN-MILF
ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The RHRC supports the final phase of the UN-MILF Action Plan
implementation on the recruitment and use of children. The Commission
undertakes the observation and validation of various steps in the
identification and disengagement process on behalf of UNICEF and the UN.
A total of eight (8) base commands were visited by RHRC to observe,
validate and ensure that proper steps and actions are done in accordance
with the Action Plan – Benchmark 6 or the conduct of identification and
separation (Disengagement) of children that may be associated with the
MILF-Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) in any role.
2. LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO NUR MISUARI CASE
Since 2013, the Regional Human Rights Commission (RHRC) through its
legal assistance mandate is working for the defense of one hundred thirty-
three (133) individuals for their alleged participation in the September 2013
armed conflict in Zamboanga City. RHRC appears to the court as counsel,
updates the family of the detainees in relation with the status of their case
constantly, and meets with collaborating counsels as regular as possible.
With hope, the release of said detainees will be on February 2017.
RHRC appears to the court as counsel, updates the family of the detainees
in relation with the status of their case constantly, and meets with
collaborating counsels as regular as possible. With hope, the release of
said detainees will be on February 2017.
3. LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VIETNAMESE
Due to the regular conduct of jail visits, RHRC was able to assist 12
Vietnamese with poaching case. They have not been arraigned
since their detention on May 2016 by the Honorable Court
considering that they cannot understand English and can only
communicate in their native Tahn Viet language. They were assisted
by the office by updating their case with the Public Attorney’s Office,
coordinating with their embassy in Manila to inform the latter of their
situation to get help from their government, and providing them
necessary documents.
4. GOJUST PROJECT
On July 2016, the RHRC has officially started its partnership
with the EU-AECID through its fourth component, the
Governance in Justice (GOJUST) Human Rights Project. The
project aims to strengthen the National and Regional Human
Rights Institutions and CSO’s capacity to promote
accountability and fight impunity for major human rights
violations
5. UCD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
DEPED
The RHRC strengthened its partnership with Department of
Education (DepEd)-ARMM through the conduct of Universal
Children’s Day (UCD) on 20 November 2016. The whole-day
affair, spearheaded by RHRC and DepEd-ARMM, was
participated by two hundred (200) children from Maguindanao,
Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. The activity
provided a venue for the different children in ARMM to converge
and imbue upon them mutual respect, tolerance and unity thru
their diverse cultures and other differences.
EVENT: Universal Children’s Day 2016
DATE: November 20, 2016
VENUE: Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC) ORG, Cotabato City
No. Writer/Editor Name of Publication Profile of Publication
1 Garcia, Ian Ray C. Mindanao Times Longest Running community
publication in Mindanao (71 years)
More than 20, 000 copies are
circulated daily in major cities
around Mindanao
2 Ambolodto, Leebai S. Edge Davao Lifestyle/Food
35, 000 copies are circulated daily
in Davao and SOCKSARGEN area
6. RELEASE OF 200 COPIES OF FIRST HUMAN
RIGHTS COLORING BOOK
During the celebration of 2016 UCD, with the help the RHRC
released two hundred (200) copies of first Human Rights
Coloring Book which depicts the basic rights of a child. The 200
copies were printed with the help of DepEd-ARMM.
7. FIRST NATIONAL DISABILITY PREVENTION AND
REHABILITATION WEEK CELEBRATION
To ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and
fundamental freedoms especially of PWDs in the Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the RHRC together with
DSWD-ARMM initiated the launching of the 38th National
Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week with the theme,
“Karapatan ng Maykapansanan, Isakatuparan…Now Na!” on
Thursday, 21st of July 2016 along with other line agencies and
organizations.
8. WHEEL TO LIVE
The Regional Human Rights Commission (RHRC) in the promotion of the
rights of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) together with the wheel to live
foundation led the pilot distribution of wheelchairs to the identified
beneficiary in the Province of Maguindanao on 13 October 2016 at RHRC
office, Cotabato City. The wheelchairs were provided by the Wheel to Live,
a non-government organization dedicated to providing assistance to
persons who need to walk with aid. The activity was witnessed by CSO
partners, members of security sectors, Bureau of Public Information (BPI)
and other line agencies. This activity was the result of the launching of the
38th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week 21st of July
2016.
9. 2016 IHRD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORG
In partnership with Office of the Regional Governor (ORG), as pre-celebration of
the International Human Rights Day with the theme “Stand Up for Someone’s
Rights Today!,” the RHRC conducted a film showing activity which opened the
eyes of the audience to the human rights violations occurred during the Marcos
Regime, to understand the plight of the Moros during Martial Law. The
oppressions in the Bangsamoro sparked the formation of Moro “Rebel” Groups
which later on led to the creation of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
(ARMM).
10. WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION
In celebration of the International Women’s Month Celebration with the
theme “KAPAKANAN NI JUANA ISAMA SA AGENDA”, the RHRC, ARMM
conducted activities and series of Human Rights Education to women
beneficiaries from different walks of life such as the IPs, academe, youth,
community, elderly and marginalized sector.
ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
FOR THE QUARTER OF
SEPTEMBER 2016
ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT As of June 30, 2016
AGENCY/OFFICE: REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
NO. PROGRAM/PROJECT/ACTIVITY
TARGET ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
REMARKS PHYSICAL
FINANCIAL PHYSICAL
FINANCIAL
(In Thousand Pesos) (In Thousand Pesos)
Regular Fund
MFO 5:
Human Rights Protection
No. of victims of human rights abuse provided assistance 696
5,257 177
4,381
No. of human rights cases documented 480
2,629 53
2,629
No. of human rights cases investigated 120
2,629 39
2,629
No. of jail and detention facility visits and monitoring conducted 180
2,628 68
1,752
No. of legal assistance provided 1,275
2,630 685
4,381
% of human rights cases resolved 75%
1,752 75%
1,752
Human Rights Promotion
No. of participants in seminars/training conducted 4,950
3,505 3,102
5,841
No. of capacity-building on human rights conducted 53
4,673 53
3,505
No. of IEC materials developed 10
1,752 0
No. of IEC materials disseminated 4,950
1,752 7,046
2,336
Satisfaction rating on seminars conducted. 90%
90%
Local Fund
Human Rights Protection
No. of community dialogues conducted and
communities consulted 20
636 26
1,064
No. of jails visited 20
545 31
441
No. of legal assistance provided 36
636 248
493
Human Rights Promotion
No. of Capacity Building on Human Rights
attended by RHRC employees 10
778 4
597
Note: Attached Narrative Report with
Documentation
ACCOMPLISHMENT
REPORT FOR THE
QUARTER OF SEPTEMBER
2016
ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT For the Quarter Ended September 2016
AGENCY/OFFICE: REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
NO. PROGRAM/PROJECT/ACTIVITY
TARGET ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
REMARKS PHYSICAL
FINANCIAL
PHYSICAL
FINANCIAL
(In Thousand Pesos) (In Thousand Pesos)
Regular Fund
MFO 5:
Human Rights Protection
No. of victims of human rights abuse provided assistance 696
₱
5,257 287
₱
398
No. of human rights cases documented 480
2,629 137
377
No. of human rights cases investigated 120
2,629 29
481
No. of jail and detention facility visits and monitoring
conducted 180
2,628 18
209
No. of legal assistance provided 1,275
2,630 625
628
% of human rights cases resolved 75%
1,752
Human Rights Promotion
No. of participants in seminars/training conducted 4,950
3,505 2,520
418
No. of capacity-building on human rights conducted 53
4,673 46
558
No. of IEC materials developed 10
1,752 1
140
No. of IEC materials disseminated 4,950
1,752 3,734
279
Satisfaction rating on seminars conducted. 90%
Local Fund
Human Rights Protection
No. of community dialogues conducted and
communities consulted 20
973 33
1,344
No. of jails visited 20
649 13
565
No. of legal assistance provided 36
810 235
605
Human Rights Promotion
No. of Capacity Building on Human Rights attended by
RHRC employees 10
811 14
729
Note: Attached Narrative Report with Documentation
RHRC
2017-2019
STRATEGIC
PLAN
3-Year Indicative Strategic Plan
(1) Cluster/Sector: Livelihood Assistance, Capacity Building, Social Welfare and
Protection Services
(2) KRA: Just and Lasting Peace and The Rule of Law
(3) Goal: Human Rights Protection and Promotion
ARMM Regional Human Rights Commission (RHRC) 2017-2019 Strategic Plan Document
Outcome & Strategic Initiatives
(4)
Performance
Indicators
(5)
Targets (6) Targets (7)
Location (8)
Financial
Requirement
(9) 2017 2018 2019 Lead Support
Key Result Area 1: Human Rights Institutionalization
To effectively establish an
NHRI in the Bangsamoro
> Ensure compliance with the
Paris Principles when
developing processes and
mechanisms
No. of meetings
conducted 4 4 4
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
962,872
> Strengthen coordination
with Commission on Human
Rights Philipipnes (CHRP)
and other Human Rights
(HR) bodies in the country
% of
strengthened
coordination
with HR bodies
rendered
80% 85% 90%
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,624,846
> Establish linkages with the
International Criminal Court
(ICC), the Office of the High
Commissioner for Human
Rights (OHCHR), Asia-
Pacific Forum on National
Human Rights Institutions
(NHRIs)
No. of RHRC
Personnel
trained on the
Paris Principles
18
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
649,938
> Establish linkages with
NHRIs in the Asia-Pacific
region
% of linkages
established 85% 90% 95%
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
962,872
> Gather support from the
Regional Government
% of support
gathered from
the regional
government
100% 100% 100%
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
962,872
> Adopt and release to the
public the
No. of annual
report released 1 1 1
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,083,231
RHRC Annual Report on the
Human Rights Situation in
the ARMM
No. of HR
Situationer
released
2 2 2
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,083,231
> Strengthening internal
processes by the finalization
of rules (manuals, guidelines,
etc.)
No. of manuals
and/or rules
adopted by the
commission
4
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
962,872
To continuously promote
use of baseline data on
human rights as bases for
policy/legislative reforms,
programmatic interventions
and response
> Gather data on human
rights violations and other
human rights protection and
promotion issues
No.of meetings
conducted 4 4 4
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
2,274,784
> Engage with the Regional
Legislative Assembly (RLA)
and review existing acts and
bills as to compliance with
international human rights
standards
No. of
community
informed on
RLA acts on
human rights
5 10 10
962,872
No. of human
rights concerns
legislated
3 5 10
812,423
To strengthen functional
networking and strategic
partnership mechanisms
effectively responding to HR
issues and concerns
> Capacitate first
responders at the
community level, human
rights action centers al
Local Government Unit
(LGU) level, Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs)
working on human rights
No. of trainings
conducted 5 5 5
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,624,846
> Strengthen linkages with
Grassroots Monitors
(GRMs)
No. of
assessment
conducted
2 2 2
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,624,846
To submit reports on
compliance to international
human rights standards to
the United Nations (UN)
and the treaty bodies
> Conduct Human Rights
Education (HRE) and
Participatory Action
Research (PAR)
No. of
communities
consulted
10 10 10
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
2,011,714
> Gather data and conduct
data analysis
% of data
analyzed 80% 85% 90%
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,083,231
> Coordinate with CHRP to
ensure participation and
inclusion in the UPR and
the reports to treaty bodies
No. of
coordination
meetings
conducted
4 4 4
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,083,231
To equip RHRC personnel
with knowledge on Human
Rights Based Approach
(HRBA) in policy-making
and program
implementation
> Ensure familiarity with the
concepts of HRBA in all
levels at the RHRC
No. of RHRC
Personnel
capacitated to
conduct
mainstreaming
workshop to
LGUs
6 6 6
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
962,872
Key Result Area 2: Human Rights in Governance and Development
To increase the level of
awareness and to strengthen
partnership with government
agencies and LGUs about
basic HR issues
> Disseminate Information,
Education, Communication
(IEC) Materials
No. of IEC
Materials
disseminated
5436 5976 5976
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
928,483
> Staff to conduct HR
promotion and advocacy
No. of HR
promotion and
advocacy
conducted
60 60 60
1,733,169
> Coordination Meetings
> Focus Group Discussion
(FGD)
> Kapehan
% of level of
awareness of
LGU with regard
to HR issues
80% 85% 90%
928,483
To profile 15 priority
municipalitites in the
Bangsamoro
> To re-visit and To profile
municipalities
No. of
municipalitites
profiled
15 15 15
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,733,169
% of data of 15
priority
municipalities
gathered
50% 100% 100%
928,483
> Memorandum of
Agreement
(MOA)/partnership with DILG
and other concerned
agencies
No. of MOA
signed between
RHRC and
agencies
3 5 5
812,423
> Mapping of high-risk areas
No. of high-risk
areas mapped 15
812,423
No. of
dashboard
created
2 2 2
1,083,231
Key Result Area 3: Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Women, Children, PWDs, Stateless Individuals, etc)
To come up with a reliable and
accurate data of vulnerable
groups
> Assessment by RHRC
% of accurate
and reliable data
established
90% 95% 95%
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,624,846
% of coordination
rendered 85% 90% 90%
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
928,483
To increase awareness of
vulnerable groups of their
rights
> Educate the vulnerable
sectors of their basic human
rights, women's human rights
and other human rights for the
vulnerable sector
No. of HREs
conducted 10 10 10
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
2,274,784
No. of modules
for vulnerable
sectors
developed
2 4 4
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
1,624,846
No. of IECs
distributed 1200 1200 1200
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
928,483
No. of
engagements as
Resource Person
done
50 50 50
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
649,938
No. of regular
engagements
with tri-media
accomplished
15 15 15
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
962,872
No. of regular
publications
include articles
or official
statements
involving women
and other
vulnerable
sectors issued
6 6 6
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
812,423
% of relevant
commemoration
events
participated
100% 100% 100%
Lanao Del Sur,
Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and
Maguindanao
812,423
Strengthen
> Continuous partnership with
CSOs on
No. of regular
BHRN Kapehan or
Pagkahawa-
kahawa conducted
23 23 23 Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and Maguindanao
1,624,846
Linkages with CSOs of
vulnerable sectors
relevant activities No. of Round
Table Discussions
with vulnerable
groups and
stakeholders
conducted
20 20 20 Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and Maguindanao
1,624,846
Establish Protection Mechanism
or Measures for vulnerable
groups
> Establishment of Gender
Ombud Guidelines
No. of Gender
Ombud Guideline
adopted by the
Commission
1 Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and Maguindanao
649,938
> Conduct investigation and
monitoring of cases involving
vulnerable groups
100% WCPD and
DSWD
coordinated
100% 100% 100% Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and Maguindanao
962,872
No. of capacity
building activities
attended by the
Gender-Based
Violence Special
Investigator
9 14 3 Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and Maguindanao
1,083,231
% of cases
involving
vulnerable sectors
resolved within the
standard time
75% 75% 75% Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and Maguindanao
962,872
To ensure access of vulnerable
groups to legal services
> Strengthening of legal aid
services for vulnerable groups
No. of clients
provided legal
assistance
20 20 20 Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-
Tawi, and Maguindanao
1,624,846
Key Result Area 4: Human Rights in the Peace Process
TO GENERATE SUPPORT FOR
THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE
OF THE PEACE PROCESS
> Conduct od Advocacy
Campaign for the continued
existence of the Peace Process
No. of manifesto
supporting the
existence of the
peace process
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu,
Tawi-Tawi, and Maguindanao
649,938
> Lobby to/meeting with National
Offices
No. of position
papers prepared
and submitted to
congress
1
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu,
Tawi-Tawi, and Maguindanao
812,423
> Engagement with Peace
Process Actors
No. of meetings
conducted/attende
d
4 4 4 Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu,
Tawi-Tawi, and Maguindanao
1,624,846
> Engagement with CHRP on TJ
No. of orientation
conducted 1
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu,
Tawi-Tawi, and Maguindanao
649,938
No. of writeshop
conducted 1
Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu,
Tawi-Tawi, and Maguindanao
649,938
TOTAL:
54,161,532
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