contents Message from Chairperson Loretta Ann P. Rosales Message from the Chairperson Leila M. De Lima vi Message from the UNDP Country Director Renaud Meyer vii Introduction on the use of the CHRP Treaty Series: Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ix — United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights RP Gc General Comments — Philippine Government’s 2nd to 4th Periodic Report cm CESCR OD Government Response to List of Issues 189 CHRP Response to List of Issues 261 co CHRP Comments on the Implementation of the Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 267 Consideration of the State Report 2713 Concluding Observations of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Mapping of Responsible State Agencies 283 eo emt, = Guidelines for Reporting oOo Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Statements List of Issues 17 183