Zamboanga Sibugay, 301 in Zamboanga City and 28 in Isabela City giving a total of 382 cases for
the region. Out of this number, there were 180 recoveries and 10 mortalities. Apart from this
number, the record also showed a total of 4,635 suspect cases.
The pandemic outbreak in the Zamboanga City Reformatory Center also 14 BJMP
personnel and 180 PDLs. The virus has also infected 12 health workers, 2 nonmedical front liners,
82 locally stranded individuals, 10 repatriates and 4 seafarers. It is also alarming that the youngest
confirmed case in Zamboanga City involved an 8 month old baby and that the total number of
confirmed and suspect cases for 0-20 years old totalled to 668. On gender segregation, the record
showed 2773 males and 2075 females infected with the virus. The Commission has sought the
help of other agencies and groups including the ICRC in monitoring the situation of these
individuals and in ensuring that human rights must still be at the core of their health plans.
Thematic Concerns/ Vulnerable Sectors
1. Women and Children
For January to June 2020, the regional office investigated a total of 19 cases affecting
women and children, 12 of which have been resolved.
Cases
Violation of R.A. 9262
Number
9
Violation of R.A. 7610
(including Rape in relation to
violation of R.A. 7610)
8
Robbery
Threat, Slander,
injuries
1
1
Physical
Status
5 were recommended for filing,
1 was dismissed for lack of
substantial evidence, 3 are still
pending investigation
3 were recommended for filing
3 were dismissed due to lack of
interest, 2 are still pending
investigation
Pending investigation
Recommended for filing
As part of the Commission’s function to promote human rights of women and LGBTQI, a
total of 4 human rights educational campaigns on women and children’s rights, 2 radio programs, 2
advocacy campaigns with CSO partners and other promotional activities. In addition to this, the
regional office has also conducted capacity training for SPED teachers with special focus on the
laws protecting children and PWDs, the real situation of children with disabilities and a brief lecture
on the Rights and Privileges of Filipino teachers.
During the celebration of the Women’s Month, the regional office also spearheaded an
advocacy program entitled, “We, Men Defender’s of Women’s Rights”, a program grounded on
similar objective of promoting women’s rights but executed through a unique strategy- that is, men
HR educators educating other men audience or participants on women’s rights. This program
aimed to eliminate the perception that men are violators of women’s rights and instead create the
impression that men are defenders of women’s rights. The office also conducted a campaign
highlighting the role of women in our homes and in the society.
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