I. METHODOLOGY The Regional Situation Report used a descriptive-comparative and evaluative research design. The report is also a quantitative-qualitative type which expounds data in tables and figures with an explanation after each data. The entries in the Report were based on data given by partner agencies and obtained during the conduct of investigation. As part of its mandate, CHR-CAR conducts regular and systematic investigations of alleged human rights violations, monitoring of jails / PDLs / CICLs, human rights promotion/trainings and focus group discussions around Cordillera. In the conduct thereof, data and information were gathered and made the bases of this situation report. Moreover, some data were also provided by partner agencies. II. SCOPE AND CONTEXT OF THE REPORT This is the Regional Situation Report of the Commission on Human Rights Cordillera Administrative Region for the period of January to June 2020. Part III of the report shows important data and statistics on complaints received by the region including Civil and Political Rights violations docketed as regular cases for investigation. Part IV pertains to the data and statistics on complaints and issues pertaining to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Part V is about the human rights concerns of the vulnerable sectors in the society such as Women, Children, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Persons Living with HIV, Indigenous Peoples, Farmers, Persons with Disability (PWDs), Older Persons, Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL), and Human Rights Defenders. Part VI refers to other human rights concerns such as Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Program Part VII and VIII contain the concluding observations and recommendations to improve the human rights situation in the region. III. CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS The Regional Field Office received 62 complaints for the first semester of 2020 (January to June). 35 of which were docketed as Other Legal Services while 27 were docketed as regular cases for investigation. 8Page CHR CAR REGIONAL HR SITUATION REPORT – JANUARY to JUNE 2020