Concluding Statement All things considered with respect to what it has accomplished in 2022, the subsequent years will see the CHR journeying down the path of service as provided by our Constitutional mandate with even more verve and determination. As 2022 ends, a new chapter begins too. Beyond 2022 and for as long as the Commission wields all the authority of a National Human Rights Institution and satisfies the trust of the people, the vision, mission and goals set forth to form the foundation of institutional existence and “being” over the last 35 years, will be upheld. To this extent, the CHR reiterates its vision, mission and goal vows as follows: “To pursue a just and humane Philippine society of persons equal in opportunity, living a life of dignity, and forever vigilant against abuses and oppression; As conscience of government and the people, we seek truth in human rights issues. As beacon of truth, we make people aware of their rights, and guide government and society towards actions that respect the rights of all, particularly those who cannot defend themselves — the disadvantaged, marginalized, and vulnerable. To be the prime mover in strengthening respect, understanding, and practice of human rights as the essential cornerstone of peace, unity, and nation-building.” The CHR continues to be dedicated in striving to prevail over the challenges to human rights protection and promotion. It will work autonomously as well as engage in vibrant cooperation with partners specifically against persisting internal and external issues. The CHR will confront and address the under-appreciation and low application of human rights values in society in general. It will support all appeals and actions urging government to solve the increasing socioeconomic problems, which tend to persecute the more vulnerable and marginalized sectors. It will take note and call redress to the State’s failure every so often to comply with human rights standards and commitments. It will shore up all capabilities and through performance-based approach, resist the risk of reduced prioritization and support by the pertinent government agencies of human rights programs. At any rate, and to the degree of the accomplishments made in 2022 and further, CHR will continue fully defending and enabling efforts at putting right the wrongs committed. The disadvantaged sectors can expect that they will be heard, informed, duly represented, defended, and their rights guaranteed in the courts of law. Policies and mechanisms that protect human rights and prevent the violations thereof will be pursued along with the formulation and adoption of every viable lawful and democratic legal tool. Institutional development in all facets and layers will be undertaken with equal focus on research, information technology, skills upgrading, efficient resource management, and overall organizational augmentation of institutional functions and capabilities. With optimism, all of these altogether, will bring about even just bit by bit results after all, towards the country’s aspirations for equality, justice and accountability where it concerns human rights. In these endeavors, we urge for the largest collective participation. We call for a national teamwork, where all stakeholders stand for a point of view, for a voice, for a reason, for a life and its hope for the future—a fusion of dedicated forces that moves, for the reforms and the bright scenario that we aspire for specifically for human rights—right now and in the coming years. 38