Republic of the Philippines

HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIMS CLAIMS BOARD

E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto St., UP Diliman, 1101 Quezon City

ANNOUNCEMENT
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 at secretariat@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 email overseas@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 at www.hrvclaimsboard.gov.ph or
contact us at 0999-505-9737, (02) 373-4847 or (02) 533-1872.