CCPR/C/PHL/CO/5 Advance unedited version
Distr.: General 3 November 2022 Original: English
Human Rights Committee
Concluding observations on the fifth periodic report of the Philippines* 1. The Committee considered the fifth periodic report of the Philippines1 at its 3919th and 3920th meetings,2 held on 10 and 11 October 2022. At its 3946th meeting, held on 28 October 2022, it adopted the present concluding observations.
A.
Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the submission of the fifth periodic report of the Philippines and the information presented therein. It expresses appreciation for the opportunity to renew its constructive dialogue with the State party’s high level delegation on the measures taken during the reporting period to implement the provisions of the Covenant. The Committee is grateful to the State party for its written replies3 to the list of issues,4 which were supplemented by the oral responses provided by the delegation, and for the supplementary information provided in writing.
B.
Positive aspects 3. The Committee welcomes the adoption by the State party of the following legislative and policy measures: (a) The Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage Act (Republic Act No. 11596), in 2021; (b) in 2016; (c)
The Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act (Republic Act No. 10911), The Anti-Bullying Act (Republic Act No. 10627), in 2013;
(d) The Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act (Republic Act No. 10368), in 2013; 4. The Committee also welcomes the State party’s ratification of the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, in 2022.
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Adopted by the Committee at its 136th session (10 October to 4 November 2022). CCPR/C/PHL/5. See CCPR/C/SR.3919 and CCPR/C/SR.3920. CCPR/C/PHL/RQ/5. CCPR/C/PHL/Q/5.