ii Messages specific cases on the girl-child and general cases on children; Protocol 3 involves cases of persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE). But more important than laws passed and guidelines adopted is the collective effort to fully implement the law. As Gender Ombud, the Commission will not only investigate cases and recommend sanctions, it will likewise look into the implementation of the law through active referral, monitoring of compliances and the issuance of Gender Ombud advisories. Let the adoption of this CHR Gender Ombud Guidelines therefore serve as a major continuation of the Commission’s work on the promotion and protection of women’s rights and the rights of persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE), and at the same time, let this be the start of taking stock of ourselves and where we stand, and how we proceed from here in the steadfast pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment. LORETTA ANN P. ROSALES Chairperson (August 2010 - May 2015) Commission on Human Rights Philippines CHR Gender Ombud Guidelines