The United Church of Canada calls for justice, resumption of peace talks, and to re-examine the Canada-Philippine military relationship. The United Church of Canada is appalled by reports that Philippine military operations conducted by the 79th Infantry Battalion killed 19 people and forcibly displaced 653… Read More »United Church of Canada: “Stop the Killing in the Philippines”
On the recent military operations in Toboso, Negros Occidental The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) Canada chapter unequivocally condemns the military operations carried out by the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion in Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental, on April 19. Credible reports… Read More »On the recent military operations in Toboso, Negros Occidental
22 April 2026STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) Canada expresses its strong solidarity with the victims, survivors, and families in the Philippines following the recent affirmation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of its jurisdiction over the murder… Read More »On the Affirmation of Jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Case Against former Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte
Dear friends, Canada Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights, an ICHRP member organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has initiated a parliamentary e-petition for the Canadian government to review and suspend the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), call for the immediate release of prisoners of… Read More »Petition e-7106 – Stop the SOVFA, Defend Human Rights
19 February 2026 For reference:Luthfi Mawarid, Chairpersoninfo@ichrpcanada.org The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) Canada welcomes the upcoming reading of charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte before the International Criminal Court on February 23 in The Hague, Netherlands. For years,… Read More »On the upcoming reading of charges against former President Rodrigo R. Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague
Canada Signs Military Agreement. Accountability Starts Now! November 4, 2025 We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, express deep concern and opposition to the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between Canada and the Philippines on November 2, 2025. By entering into this… Read More »Open Letter to PM Mark Carney and the Government of Canada
The United Church of Canada’s letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney expressing concerns regarding the recently signed Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between Canada and the Philippine government. The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister Ottawa, ON… Read More »UCCan Letter to PM Carney re: SOFVA
29 November 2025 Reference: Luthfi Mawarid, ICHRP Canada Chairperson ICHRP Canada stands in steadfast solidarity with the Filipino people in their call for accountability, transparency, and justice in the face of rampant corruption that continues to undermine democracy, erode public trust, and deepen social and economic… Read More »Statement of Solidarity on Corruption, Accountability, and human rights in the philippines
PUBLIC and MEDIA STATEMENTNovember 3, 2025 References:Luthfi Mawarid-ChairpersonJess Agustin-Lead, Campaign Committeeinfo@ichrpcanada.org/ichrpcanada@gmail.com On November 2, 2025, the Canadian government signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with the Philippines, a move that ties the country’s reputation to a military establishment long accused of massive corruption… Read More »Canada Signs Military Agreement. Accountability Starts Now!
