Procedure in Investigating Complaints Carta of Women and/or human rights treaties to which the Philippines is a signatory to. The same shall also cite the relevant processes/remedies accessed by the Complainant prior to or concurrent with the CHR Complaint; In citing material allegations of the counteraffidavits of respondents, the GFP/Investigator shall cite the defenses raised with respect to the alleged acts of discrimination; In citing counter-affidavits of heads of agencies and Local Chief Executives/Private Institutions, focus shall be directed on defenses alleging remedies provided at the agency level. e) The names and other personal circumstances of the witnesses; f) Summary of the evidence submitted by the complainant, respondents and those gathered by the investigators; g) All other relevant data or information gathered; h) The particular provisions of international human rights instruments violated or applicable to the case, as well as the pertinent domestic laws; i) Investigation and observations; j) Recommendations; k) All other relevant information as may be necessary. VII. Resolution The Final Investigation Report, once completed, shall be transmitted to the Legal Division for the drafting and preparation of the Resolution. In accordance with section 17, Rule 4 of the GAP, the Resolution shall be drafted by the GFP/lawyer as designated by the Chief Legal and shall be completed within fifteen (15) working days from the submission of the Final Investigation Report. The CHR Regional Director shall review and approve the resolution within five (5) days from receipt. The Resolution shall contain the facts of the case, the evidence submitted by the parties and/or gathered 31 by the CHR in the course of the investigation process. It shall state the primary issue or issues involved, whether or not there exist/s substantial evidence of human rights violation committed or the omission/s which led to the violation of the human rights of a person or group or community of persons, and the pertinent provisions of the international human rights law, as well as domestic legislation and jurisprudence applicable to the case (Sec. 17, Rule 4, GAP). As applied to complaints of women, girl children and persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, the resolution shall clearly set forth whether or not the acts complained of constitutes discrimination. It shall discuss the evidence gathered in support of the finding of discrimination which shall include any or all of the following: (1) statements of the complainant and witnesses on the acts, series of acts, or omissions which constitute discrimination; (2) documentary evidence in support of allegations as to discriminatory acts or omissions, practices or policies; (3) evidence in support of disparate impact or treatment constitutive of discrimination and reflected in acts, omission or condition resulting to discrimination; (4) failure or inaction of the agency, government instrumentality, Local Government Unit or Company to address complaints of submitted before it for resolution. In cases involving non-compliance with MCW provisions, the Resolution shall include the acts that constitute non-compliance as alleged in the complaint and/or referrals from PCW and other NGAs, the agency/private institution’s answer/counter-affidavit with respect the allegations and the findings during the conduct of the investigation. Dispositive Portion In accordance with Section 40 of the MCW, the dispositive portion of the Resolution shall recommend the sanctions under administrative law, civil service, or other appropriate laws to the Civil Service Commission and/or Department of Interior and Local Government. When applicable, the filing of appropriate criminal and/or civil cases shall be recommended. If, however, CHR Gender Ombud Guidelines

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