clearer way to argue for the case of human rights in the country than the words of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights when it emphasized how “…human rights cannot be (automatically) respected and protected in a sustainable manner. The implementation of human rights relies on a conducive and enabling environment. This includes appropriate legal frameworks and institutions as well as political, managerial and administrative processes responsible for responding to the rights and needs of the population.” Given all of these, the CHR’s steadfast work under a climate of political constraints and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 cannot be overemphasized. The work of the CHR proceeded with perseverance and resolve despite the challenges attendant with having been downplayed politically as an NHRI. Working on a minimized budget and contending with not much favor nor preference from the political leadership, the commission continued with its work to provide human rights services and assistance programs consisting of protection, prevention, promotion, and policy advisory components. As the year 2021 occurred with the pandemic still unleashing its social and economic repercussions, the Commission has continued to understand the importance of its roles and thus provided the necessary support and services and other immediate responses to the pertinent clients. Key Areas of Accomplishments This part of the report summarizes the programs and projects CHR has sustained and optimized in 2021 despite the harsh policy environment under the Duterte administration and the risks and impacts faced in the period of continuing pandemic. Human Rights Protection Services The number of documented cases of human rights violations was recorded at 6,078: of this, 3,971 were for legal assistance, 2,012 for investigation, and 95 for evaluation. There were 2,764 alleged respondents for investigation. Some 861 were for motu proprio service. There were 1,415 cases of specific civil rights violated where 643 involved right to life. There were 158 cases of violations of economic-socio-cultural rights. Cases of violations of political rights included right to freedom of expression, right to freedom of assembly, and right to selfdetermination, all of which totaled 16. Extra-judicial killings stood at 195 cases involving 214 victims. There were 12 cases of enforced disappearance with 14 victims, and 35 cases of torture with 52 victims. Notably, the CHR had investigated a total of 3,789 cases of EJK drug-related, with 4,395 victims, in 2016. Out of the said total number of victims, 2,210 were killed in law enforcement operations and 1,570 were committed by unidentified assailants. The Commission resolved a total of 2,416 cases. The resolved cases according to status and disposition recorded 23 for alternative dispute resolution, 486 for filing in courts and administrative bodies, 929 dismissed/ closed/ terminated, 377 archived, and 5 ongoing or still for investigation. Human Rights Prevention Services In line with prevention services, 979 jail visitations were conducted. These jail visitations covered 1,392 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in various forms of services consisting of legal advice, psychosocial services, case follow-ups, establishing contact with family members, and correspondence with relevant government agencies. Children in conflict with the law (CICL) comprised 105 of this. 7