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The Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board has extended the
period for martial law victims to file their file claim for reparation and
recognition.
This is an
announcement from Human Rights Victims' Claims Board.
MANILA, Philippines – Pursuant to Joint Resolution No. 03 of the
Congress of the Philippines approved by the President on February 17, 2015, and
after due publication of the same in the Official Gazette on March 23, 2015,
the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board through HRVCB Resolution No. 003-2015
sets the extension of the period to file applications by human rights
violations victims (HRVVs) during Martial Law.
TO COMMENCE ON APRIL 8, 2015.
TO TERMINATE ON MAY 30, 2015.
Reminders:
1. Personal filing is required. Applications cannot be accepted
by mail.
2. Submission of notarized statement narrating the human rights
violation together with supporting documents and/or notarized statement of 2
persons with personal knowledge of the violation plus 2 government issued IDs
and/or Birth Certificate/Marriage Certificate/Death Certificate as the case may
be.
3. Scheduled filing of applications. No walk-ins. Please call
the HRVCB offices in UP ISSI Building Diliman Quezon City or the HRVCB Regional
Desks located in Regional Offices of the Commission on Human Rights for the
proper schedule. You can also email us atsecretariat@hrvclaimsboard.gov.ph
4. Acknowledgment Receipt with the photo and signature of the
applicant who filed the application will be issued. This does not automatically
entitle the victim to reparation or recognition. This is just a proof of
acceptance of the application. The validity of all claims shall be decided upon
by the Divisions of the Board.
5. For claimants who are abroad please emailoverseas@hrvclaimsboard.gov.ph
6. Failure to file application within the said period is deemed
a waiver of the right to file claim for reparation and recognition under
Republic Act No. 10368.
7. For more information, please visit our official website atwww.hrvclaimsboard.gov.ph or contact us at 0999-505-9737, (02)
373-4847 or (02) 533-1872. – Rappler.com
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