Richard Palpal-latoc
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 |
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.