No gender-based violence reported in Region 3 this year

CENTRAL Luzon has logged zero cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in 2025, so far.

This was reported by the Commission on Human Rights - Region 3 (CHR-3) on Wednesday.

CHR-3 Promotion and Advocacy Division chief Ysobel Maria Rivera said that GBV remains a serious issue and vigilance is essential to sustain the region's progress in protecting women's rights.

"Actually, there are still cases though they are not reported or documented. Despite all our efforts, policies, and laws, discrimination and violence against women and other genders still happen in our society," she said.

"We also collaborate with civil society organizations who are our partners in the promotion and protection of human rights for all," she added.

CHR is also closely working with local government units and the Women and Children Protection Center of the Philippine National Police to track cases of gender-based violence as part of its intensified monitoring.

"If we look at Central Luzon, we see strong efforts to uphold women's rights, including education drives, information campaigns, training, and seminars," Rivera said.

She added that beyond monitoring, CHR is expanding its services to encourage victims and witnesses to report abuses by offering legal assistance, investigating human rights violations, and providing policy recommendations to enhance protection.

The agency is also pushing for stricter penalties against GBV offenders so that people will have more respect for the law through advocating for stronger policies and ordinances that eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against all genders.

To make reporting more accessible, the agency launched the CHR MISMO Serbisyong Oramismo (mismo.chr.gov.ph) — an online complaints system that allows individuals to file reports anytime, anywhere.

CHR-3 also maintains an active Facebook page and hotline numbers, and its regional office in San Fernando City in Pampanga remains open for walk-in consultations.