The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has released a position paper on pending House bills that aim to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), warning that innovation must be balanced with protections for privacy, equality, and labor rights.
The paper calls for embedding human rights principles into AI governance, stressing that regulation should align with international standards such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The agency highlighted risks of discrimination and privacy violations if AI systems are left unchecked, and emphasized the need to safeguard workers’ rights as industries adopt automation.
The commission also urged lawmakers to address gender bias in AI design and ensure women’s participation in policymaking.
The agency recommended consolidating pending AI-related measures into a single Magna Carta for Responsible AI, which would establish clear rules for transparency, accountability, and multi-stakeholder participation.
“Embedding a human rights-based approach in AI governance ensures that technological progress does not undermine people’s full enjoyment of their inherent rights,” the agency said.
The position paper comes as Congress considers proposals to create a Philippine Council on Artificial Intelligence and establish a national framework for AI development.
The Philippines is seeking to align its policies with global efforts in the US, EU, and Singapore, which are advancing their own AI governance models.
