Richard Paat Palpal-latoc is a Filipino lawyer, civil servant, and government official who currently serves as the Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights. He was appointed to the position by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in September 2022 and will serve until 2029.[1]
Richard Palpal-latoc | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights | |
| Assumed office September 27, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Leah Tanodra-Armamento |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Paat Palpal-latoc April 3, 1974 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas (BA, 1995; LLB, 2001) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Civil Servant |
Education
editPalpal-latoc completed his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1995 and Bachelor of Laws in 2001, both from the University of Santo Tomas. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2002.[2]
Career
editLegal Practice
editPalpal-latoc established a notable career in both private and public practice. He is a trial lawyer and partner at the Rodriguez Esquivel Palpal-latoc Law Firm. In 2020, he was appointed as assistant city prosecutor at the Office of the City Prosecutor in Quezon City.[3]
Government service
editPrior to his appointment as CHR chairperson, Palpal-latoc served in various government positions, including deputy executive secretary for legal affairs under the Office of the President, lawyer at the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IV-A, and graft investigation and prosecution officer at the Office of the Ombudsman.[4]
Commission on Human Rights
editOn September 27, 2022, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Palpal-latoc as the chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights, succeeding Leah Tanodra-Armamento.[5] Upon his appointment, Palpal-latoc expressed his particular concern for addressing issues related to abused women and children.[6] His appointment was met with hope from rights groups that he would uphold the commission's mandate and ideals.[7]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Locus, Sundy (September 27, 2022). "CHR gets new chairman, Palpal-latoc to serve up to 2029". GMA News.
- ^ "Atty. Richard P. Palpal-latoc joins the Commission on Human Rights as its new Chairperson". Commission on Human Rights. September 28, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (September 27, 2022). "Former QC assistant prosecutor named as CHR en banc chair". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Bolledo, Jairo (September 27, 2022). "Marcos names ex-Malacañang deputy executive secretary as new CHR chair". Rappler.
- ^ Cabico, Gaea Katreena (September 28, 2022). "Former Palace official named new CHR chair". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Torres, Sherrie Ann (September 28, 2022). "New CHR chair says he applied for the job out of concern for abused women, children". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Jerusalem, Jigger J. (October 2, 2022). "Rights group hopes BBM-appointed CHR execs uphold commission's ideals". Davao Today.