Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission - SGA North Cotabato & Cotabato City

31/03/2026

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20/03/2026

𝐄𝐢𝐝’𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐫 𝐀𝐥-𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤! 🌙✨

Greetings from the BHRC SGA, North Cotabato, and Cotabato City Office as we joyfully celebrate the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. May this auspicious occasion fill our hearts with peace, gratitude, and renewed faith after a month of devotion, sacrifice, and self-reflection. Let us continue to carry the روح of Ramadan by practicing compassion, generosity, and unity in our daily lives.

May Allah (SWT) accept our fasting, prayers, and all acts of الخير, and may He grant us continued guidance and barakah in the days ahead. May this Eid renew our commitment to righteousness, strengthen our bonds as one Ummah, and inspire us to live with integrity, compassion, and service to others.

Eid Mubarak to all! 🤲🏻✨

12/03/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊:

📍𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 | 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐏𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧, 𝐒𝐆𝐀

On March 10, 2026, the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) – Special Geographic Area (SGA) and Cotabato City Office conducted a Human Rights Education session on Children’s Rights for Rights Holders at Datu Daud Rahman High School in Pahamuddin, SGA BARMM.

The activity aimed to raise awareness among high school students about their fundamental rights as children, emphasizing the importance of protecting their dignity, welfare, and development. Through this session, students were introduced to key concepts of human rights and were encouraged to recognize their role as rights holders who deserve protection, respect, and equal opportunities.

The lecture was delivered by Atty. Faharodin M. Sulaiman, who discussed children’s rights under international human rights instruments and relevant national laws that safeguard the protection and well-being of children. The discussion highlighted the importance of promoting safe environments for children, protecting them from abuse and exploitation, and ensuring that their voices are heard in matters affecting their lives.

Students actively participated in the discussion, reflecting the growing interest of young people in understanding their rights and responsibilities within their communities.

This initiative was made possible through the coordination and support of the Local Government Unit of Municipality of Pahamuddin, SGA, under the leadership of Honorable Mayor Yasser Ebrahim. The partnership between BHRC and the local government continues to strengthen efforts in promoting human rights awareness and empowering young rights holders in the community.

Through activities such as this, the BHRC reaffirms its commitment to promoting human rights education and fostering a culture that respects, protects, and upholds the rights of every child.

09/03/2026

𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

On March 4, 2026, the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission convened the First Coordination Meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) particularly with the Youth Organizations of Cotabato City held at the D&M Function Hall. The meeting served as an avenue to create a stronger collaboration and significant conversation and interchange of ideas between the Commission and various CSOs in advancing initiatives that support the promotion, protection, and upholding of human rights in the community.

The activity provided an opportunity to exchange insights, discuss key human rights concerns, and explore areas of partnership in implementing programs and activities that promote awareness, accountability, and community participation in human rights advocacy.

Through strengthened coordination and collective engagement, the Commission and its civil society partners reaffirm their shared commitment to building a community where human rights are respected, protected, and upheld for all.

09/03/2026

𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

In its continuing commitment to the promotion, protection, and upholding of human rights, the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission conducted a Human Rights Education focusing on Women’s Rights on March 5, 2026, at Barangay Poblacion 3.

The activity aimed to raise awareness on the fundamental rights of women, highlight the importance of gender equality, and strengthen community understanding of the need to respect and protect the dignity and rights of women in all sectors of society. Through meaningful discussions and engagement with participants, the session emphasized the importance of safeguarding women from discrimination, violence, and other forms of human rights violations.

This initiative forms part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to empower communities through education and awareness, fostering an environment where women’s rights are recognized, respected, and protected. By equipping individuals with knowledge on human rights principles, the Commission continues to advocate for a society that upholds equality, dignity, and justice for all.

04/03/2026

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𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨: 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐚𝐧 - Women's Month 2026💜🌙

Ngayong Buwan ng Kababaihan, kinikilala natin ang mahalagang papel ng mga kababaihang Bangsamoro sa pagtataguyod ng karapatang pantao, kapayapaan, at makatarungang pamamahala. Sila ay hindi lamang ilaw ng tahanan kundi mga lider, tagapagtaguyod ng katarungan, at boses ng pagbabago sa komunidad.

Patuloy nating itaguyod ang pantay na karapatan, proteksyon laban sa karahasan at diskriminasyon, at mas malawak na partisipasyon ng kababaihan sa lahat ng antas ng lipunan. Ang paggalang sa karapatan ng kababaihan ay paggalang sa dignidad ng buong Bangsamoro.

Sama-sama nating palakasin ang tinig ng bawat babaeng Bangsamoro—para sa isang lipunang makatarungan, inklusibo, at may tunay na kapayapaan. ✊💜

02/03/2026

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𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐓𝐚𝐝’𝐦𝐚𝐧 & 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐀𝐐𝐖𝐀✨🌙

Ramadan is not just about fasting — it is about strengthening our 𝗧𝗔𝗤𝗪𝗔, purifying our hearts, and disciplining our nafs for the sake of Allah. 🤍

This coming 𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵, we will reflect on how self-discipline shapes our character, strengthens our faith, and brings us closer to becoming better Muslims — not only during Ramadan but beyond it.

👉 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗔𝗤𝗪𝗔? 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲?
𝗛𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴!

📌𝗜-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗴𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Your question might help someone else understand Islam better. 💛

24/02/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐉𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆

In line with its core mandates to the promotion, protection, and upholding of human rights, the 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙤 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 (𝘽𝙃𝙍𝘾-𝙎𝘾𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊) conducted Jail Visit and Detention Facility Monitoring at the Pikit Municipal Police Station.

The monitoring activity focused on assessing the overall condition of the detention facility, including the treatment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), availability of basic necessities, sanitation, ventilation, food provision, medical access, and compliance with custodial safeguards. The team likewise conducted interviews and dialogue sessions with detainees to ensure that their rights are respected, including protection against cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment, and that proper procedures are observed during arrest and detention.

The visit also provided an avenue to engage constructively with station officials and personnel, reinforcing standards of humane custody, accountability, and respect for human dignity. Through these monitoring efforts, the Commission seeks to strengthen institutional practices that align with human rights principles and ensure that no individual is deprived of their fundamental rights, regardless of their status.

The BHRC remains steadfast in advancing a culture of human rights in all places of detention — affirming that the dignity of every person must be safeguarded at all times.

03/12/2025

IN PHOTOS:

In fulfillment of its statutory mandate to uphold, protect, and promote human rights within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) granted financial assistance on December 2, 2025, to 36 victims and families affected by the series of killings and shooting incidents in Pikit and Aleosan, North Cotabato. Following a thorough investigation conducted by the Commission, these incidents were conclusively determined to constitute human rights violations, thereby warranting the provision of appropriate remedies as mandated under the BHRC’s protection powers.

This ceremonial release of assistance, conducted in observance of the Bangsamoro Human Rights Consciousness Week, forms part of the Commission’s legally grounded protection program, which ensures that victims of human rights violations receive support in accordance with established investigative findings and procedural standards. The financial assistance extended serves as a form of humanitarian relief and acknowledgment of the harm suffered, consistent with the Commission’s duty to provide interim or supplemental remedies pending further legal processes.

This initiative reaffirms the BHRC’s institutional responsibility to conduct independent investigations, document violations, recommend prosecution or administrative action when warranted, and provide appropriate interventions to affected individuals and communities. By extending assistance to victims whose cases have been legally substantiated, the Commission underscores its commitment to strengthening accountability mechanisms, upholding due process, and ensuring that the rule of law prevails across the Bangsamoro region.

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27/11/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃| 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐎 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍-𝐒𝐆𝐀 & 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅. 𝐓𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐑 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐋 𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐆

The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) strongly condemns the shooting of the Director General for Madaris Education Prof. Tahir Guimil Nalg of the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE). This violent attack is a direct violation of the principles of peace, dignity, and human security that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao continues to uphold.

Prof. Tahir Guimil Nalg is a respected academic and a committed public servant whose leadership has significantly advanced the Madaris education system in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. His decades of service reflect his unwavering dedication to nurturing an educational environment grounded in moral, cultural, and intellectual integrity. Any attack on him is an attack on the institutions and communities he has served with honor.

This incident constitutes a grave violation of rights clearly protected by the 1987 Philippine Constitution, particularly Article III, Section 1, which states: “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.” It further violates Article II, Section 11, which affirms: “The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.”
For this reason, the BHRC calls on the law enforcement agencies and the Local Government Unit of Cotabato City to treat this incident with utmost seriousness. Equally important is the strengthening of security measures to ensure the protection of all residents of Cotabato City.

The Commission stands firmly with the family of Prof. Tahir Nalg in their pursuit of justice. We will closely monitor the progress of this case and will exercise all available mechanisms under its mandate to ensure that justice is served and that the rights of the victim and his family are fully protected.

The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission remains resolute in upholding human dignity, defending constitutional rights, and ensuring that acts of violence are met with firm and lawful action.

𝙆𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙂𝙄𝘽 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘼𝙇𝙇, 𝙆𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙂𝙄𝘽 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔 𝘽𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙎𝘼𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙊