CHR chair Chito Gascon succumbs to COVID-19, dies at 57MANILA, Philippines (Updated 11:30 a.m.) — Commission on Human Rights chairperson Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon died from COVID-19, his brother confirmed in a post on Sunday. RIP Chito Gascon,” Miguel Gascon wrote. Human rights group Karapatan said the country lost a “courageous human rights defender” with his death. “Chito’s tenure as chairperson came at a crucial time of massive challenges and worsening attacks on human rights in the Philippines. “Chair Chito Gascon, rest in power.

Source: Philippine Star October 09, 2021 00:20 UTC