Human Rights Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook Ver5

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City Philippines
Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

RULES OF BEHAVIOr FOr MILITArY INTELLIGENCE PErSONNEL
GU i D E boo K
Copyright 2011
Published by The Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 ISAFP Compound, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
This publication should be cited as HR-BIO (2011)
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Project Management Team owes its deepest gratitude to God Almighty, for the strength and wisdom He bestowed in the completion of this Guidebook. This publication would not have been possible without the guidance and help of several individuals who, in one way or another, contributed and extended their wisdom and insights in the preparation and completion of this Guidebook. We would like to recognize the Officers, Enlisted Personnel and Civilian Personnel of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2, under the leadership of MGen Francisco N CRUZ Jr AFP, who conceptualized this noble project as part of J2s human rights advocacy. We also acknowledge the significant contributions of the Commission on Human Rights under Chairperson Loretta Ann P ROSALES; the International Committee of the Red Cross through Atty. Evecar CRUZ; and the AFP Human Rights Office headed by Col Domingo J TUTAAN Jr for their invaluable assistance. We likewise extend our utmost gratitude to the Honorable Secretary of National Defense Voltaire T GAZMIN, AFP Chief of Staff LtGen Eduardo SL OBAN Jr, AFP Vice Chief of Staff LtGen Reynaldo B MAPAGU and The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP MGen Anthony J ALCANTARA for their unwavering support to this shared endeavor. Our special thanks to our families and friends for the unconditional love, support and understanding. The Project Management Team
THE SOLDIERS RULE

Be a disciplined soldier.
Disobedience of the laws of war dishonors your army and yourself and causes unnecessary suffering; far from weakening the enemys will to fight, it often strengthens it.
Fight only enemy combatants and attack only military objectives.

Destroy no more than your mission requires. Do not fight enemies who are out of combat or who surrender. Disarm them and hand them over to your superior.
Collect and care for the wounded and sick, be they friend or foe.
Treat all civilians and all enemies in your power with humanity. Prisoners of war must be treated humanely and are bound to give only information about their identity. No physical or mental torture of prisoners of war is permitted. Do not take hostages.
Abstain from all acts of vengeance.

Respect all persons and objects bearing the emblem of the Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Lion-and-Sun, the white flag of truce or emblems designating cultural property. Respect other peoples property. Looting is prohibited.
Endeavor to prevent any breach of the above rules.

Report any violation to your superior. Any breach of laws is punishable.
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City Philippines
Republic of the Philippines Commission on Human Rights Office of the Chairperson
MESSAGE On behalf of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), I would like to congratulate the Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 for coming up with this manual entitled Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook (Rules of Behavior for Military Intelligence Personnel). This Guidebook is timely and relevant amid reports of human rights violations attributed to the military. It serves to reaffirm the AFPs commitment to anchor security and intelligence operations on a firm human rights framework. Intelligence work is a fundamental component of military operations. Information, after all, is power. Human rights is needed to ensure that the process and outcome of such vital operations do not exceed the limits set by our democratic and republican system. Human rights secure the rule of law even as the rule of law guarantees the enjoyment of human rights by all and in all circumstances. The Commission lauds the Department of National Defense and the AFP Intelligence Community for this noble endeavor and looks forward to a more dynamic collaborative relationship with the State Security Sector as we continue to chart the way for a just, humane and prosperous Philippine society.
LORETTA ANN P. ROSALES Chairperson
Republic of the Philippines Department of National Defense Office of the Secretary
MESSAGE Winning the peace and securing the country mean more than protecting the people and the State. These also mean giving primacy to Human Rights (HR), the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the Rule of Law (RoL). Being the defender of the people, the AFP must uphold human rights and adhere to the IHL and the RoL at all times. I therefore find the publication of this Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook (Rules of Behavior) auspicious and in line with the implementation of the new AFP Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan. This Guidebook will help deepen the commitment and awareness of the soldiers to promote and protect human rights which, in turn, will contribute immensely to win the campaign against insurgency and terrorism. Military intelligence operations are deemed vital in ensuring national security. In the performance of this mission, Rules of Behavior are absolutely necessary. These Rules should be strictly adhered to and upheld by all elements, personnel and units involved in intelligence operations. I congratulate the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 for coming up with this easy-to-read, concise and informative guide to our intelligence personnel in the furtherance of their duties. This will certainly go a long way in transforming the intelligence community into a more professional, highly-capable and human rights-based organization. VOLTAIRE T GAZMIN Secretary
Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
MESSAGE
The constitutional mandate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is to protect the people and the State which entails the preservation and promotion of human rights. In carrying out this constitutional mandate, it is the responsibility of each and every military personnel to be adept in putting principles of human rights into practice. Through a people-centered strategy and the whole-of-nation approach, this is a feat that the AFP continuously strives for in order to win the peace. With the rapid advancement of communications technology, the application of human rights principles in intelligence operations has never been more crucial in pursuing the overall goal of winning the peace. Modern technology has enabled the AFP to gather critical and timely intelligence in aid of decision-making in national security matters and in support to law-enforcement operations. However, this capability, if unrestrained, can encroach on these rights instead of protecting them. Other circumstances that would require intelligence personnel to weigh the need to accomplish a mission and to resort to the use of force may also arise. Thus, it is of utmost importance that human rights principles and international humanitarian law and the adherence to the rule of law are placed at the center of intelligence operations. The crafting of this Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook (Rules of Behavior for Military Intelligence Personnel) is certainly a laudable achievement. It stems from the recognition that human rights are inherent in the practice of intelligence operations. I would like to commend the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 for spearheading the publication of the Guidebook which highlights essential principles that every intelligence personnel must understand during intelligence operations. These rules of behavior do not only enhance the capability of intelligence personnel in protecting the people but also serve as a guide in preventing the commission of human rights violations.
EDUARDO SL OBAN JR General AFP
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 Armed Forces of the Philippines
MESSAGE This Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook (Rules of Behavior for Military Intelligence Personnel) provides the general rule in carrying out intelligence operations highlighting our solemn duty to adhere to the basic principles of human rights and the International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The publication of this Guidebook is a modest contribution of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 in implementing the new thrust of the AFP to institutionalize human rights protection in all its policies, programs and operations. In the words of our Chief of Staff, General ObanRather than simply thinking of what our operations would do to insurgents military capabilities, we also consider the effect of our operations on the lives of the people. As protectors of the people, we must ensure that we do not endanger them. We must, at all times, give utmost respect to human rights, adhere to the International Humanitarian Law, and follow the Rule of Law. I therefore enjoin the personnel of the Intelligence Community to read and learn by heart the contents of this Guidebook, bearing in mind that professional soldiers are not only guardians of our people and our country, but also peace and human rights advocates.
FRANCISCO N CRUZ JR MGen AFP
The Soldiers Rule Messages Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law 1.1 1.2 1.3 3 4 6 9 Bill of Rights Universal Declaration of Human Rights International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 1
Chapter 2 Adherence to Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law 2.1 2.2 2.3 Accountability in Human Rights Violations: Command Responsibility Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law in the Peace Process List of Legal Remedies in Cases of Enforced Disappearances and Extra-Judicial Killings 23 19 15 16
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Chapter 3 Human Rights in Intelligence Operations 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Guiding Principles in Intelligence Operations Rules of Behavior in Support to Law Enforcement Operations Rules of Behavior in Information Collection and Investigation Guidelines on Handling of Person Arrested and Under Custodial Investigation Guidelines on the Use of Firearms Guidelines on Children Involved in Armed Conflict

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Introduction
Through the years, the AFP Intelligence Community (AFPIC) has strived to become a highly capable, dynamic and unified military institution committed to excellence in providing timely, accurate and relevant intelligence at all levels of Command for the accomplishment of the AFP Mission. In pursuit of this goal, the AFPIC recognizes the need to gain the trust and support of our people, for Intelligence is in itself about people and the study of people. It is imperative for them to know that military intelligence personnel, in the performance of their inherent tasks, are governed by rules and procedures that would ensure the protection of human rights and civil liberties. The Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence J2 is publishing this Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook (Rules of Behavior for Military Intelligence Personnel) with this objective in mind, to broaden the publics understanding of our mission and challenges, and to help us become better and stronger partners committed to serve and defend our country. Designed to further harmonize all intelligence operations with the principles of human rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), this Guidebook is one of the contributions of the AFPIC to the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan of the AFP and to the Security Sector Reform Agenda of the Commanderin-Chief, President Benigno S Aquino III. The essential characteristics of this Guidebook can be best expressed by the acronym: AFPCARES
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AFPCARES Adherence to International Humanitarian Law and the Rule of Law Focused in the Conduct of Intelligence Operations People-Centered
The AFPIC strictly adheres to the Constitution and the principles of the International Humanitarian Law. Intelligence operations shall be conducted only against known military targets and armed insurgents. Focused operations can save resources, reduce collateral damage and produce greater results. Indiscriminate operations are prohibited. The welfare of the people is the primordial consideration in every military operation. People-centered security strategy promotes trust and confidence and builds partnership with all stakeholders for a common goal towards peace and progress.
Command Responsibility
Intelligence as a command responsibility dictates that a commander is duty-bound to closely monitor, supervise, coordinate and control the overall activities of his subordinates to ensure that intelligence operations are carried out within the legal framework.
Advocating the AFP IPSP Bayanihan Respect for Human Rights Engaging Stakeholders Security Sector Reform
The guidebook advocates the concepts laid down by the AFP IPSP 2011 as part of the strategic approach in initiating reforms. Respect for human rights in every aspect of intelligence operations is the main thrust of the AFPIC. Transforming the intelligence personnel into a human rights advocate will aid in Winning the Peace. Human rights advocacy involves engaging stakeholders to promote reforms and foster partnership. The AFP treats the Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations and other sectors of the community as collaborators for peace. In compliance with the Commander-in-Chief s national agenda for Security Sector Reform (SSR), the AFPIC will initiate reforms by including the principles of human rights in every intelligence operations. Intelligence personnel should adhere to the principles of HR, IHL and Revised Penal Code with primary consideration on the rule of law.
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Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law
1.1 Bill of Rights

The Armed Forces of the Philippines, in the performance of its duty as the protector of the people, must at all times, guarantee the protection and preservation of human rights. Hence, intelligence personnel must be familiar with the following provisions in the Bill of Rights: Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws. proceeding. Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. Section 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed.
Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures Section 6. The liberty of abode and of of whatever nature and for any purpose shall changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall not be impaired be inviolable. except upon lawful order of the court. Neither Section 3. (1) The privacy of communication shall the right to travel be impaired except in and correspondence shall be inviolable the interest of national security, public safety, except upon lawful order of the court, or when or public health, as may be provided by law. public safety or order requires otherwise, as Section 8. The right of the people, including prescribed by law. those employed in the public and private (2) Any evidence obtained in violation sectors, to form unions, associations, or of this or the preceding section shall societies for purposes not contrary to law be inadmissible for any purpose in any shall not be abridged.
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Section 12. (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice.
Section 18. No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.
Section 19. The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner or detainee or the use (2) No torture, force, violence, threat, of substandard or inadequate penal facilities intimidation, or any other means which under subhuman conditions shall be dealt vitiate the free will shall be used against with by law. him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited. Human rights are needed to ensure (3) Any confession or admission obtained that the process and in violation of this or Section 17 hereof outcome of such shall be inadmissible as evidence against him. vital operations do not exceed the limits Section 14. (1) No person shall be held to set by democratic answer for a criminal offense without due and republican process of law. (2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him. Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it. Section 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
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system. When it comes to state activities that affect the freedoms every person is entitled to have, human rights serve to trump all other considerations. As a system of rules having the force of law by virtue of our constitutional framework, human rights should inform the behavior of each intelligence personnel. Loretta Ann Rosales Chairperson Commission on Human Rights
1.2 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The experiences during World War II led to the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, 1948. The document laid the expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled and ensures that the States, in the exercise of their sovereign power, will not commit human rights atrocities resembling those that Eleanor Roosevelt regarded the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as her greatest accomplishment. proliferated during the Second World War. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights as adopted by all member- states of the United Nations for the protection and preservation of human rights is recognized as an obligation of all states, including the Philippines. The UDHR serves as the foundation for a new international order that embraces the protection and preservation of fundamental rights of human beings without discrimination to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
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Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home - so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Yet they are the world of the individual person; the neighborhood he lives in; the school or college he attends; the factory, farm, or office where he works. Such are the places where every man, woman, and child seeks equal justice, equal opportunity, equal dignity without discrimination. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world.
- Eleanor Roosevelt Chairperson, UN Commission on HR (Adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly of United Nations, December 10, 1948)
Fundamental Principles of the UDHR

Universality & Inalienability
Rights that belong to and are entitled to all human beings by virtue of their inherent dignity and without distinction of any kind or race, color, sex, language, religion, political belief, national or social origin, property, birth or status. Human rights cannot be taken away from an individual.
Indivisibility & Interdependence

The respect for human rights covers all aspects of a person whether it is his civil, political, economic and cultural rights. Each category is interrelated and interdependent as the fulfillment of ones human rights requires the fulfillment of others.
Equality & Non-Discrimination

All individuals are equal as human beings and by virtue of their inherent dignity. No one should be subject to discrimination on grounds such as race, color, sex, ethnicity, age, language, religion and others.
Empowerment & Participation

Human rights enable and empower individuals to effectively contribute to the society and simultaneously realize their maximum potential in a society in which human rights are respected. The fulfillment of human rights requires the participation and contribution of individuals in the society.
Accountability & Rule of Law

The State and other duty-bearers are responsible for protecting and preserving human rights. In fulfillment of this duty, the State is answerable for the observance of human rights and must comply with standards, laws and policies.
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The Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook is a direct application of the inherent rights embraced in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Thus, in the performance of assigned tasks, intelligence personnel must be conversant with the rights that are entitled to each human being. Pertinent rights are enumerated in the following (UDHR, 1948): 1. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
7. All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. 8. Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national court for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the Constitution or by the law. 9. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.
10. Everyone is entitled in full equality to a 2. Everyone is entitled to rights and freedoms fair and public hearing by an independent without distinction of any kind, such as and impartial court in the determination of race, color, sex, language, religion, political his rights and obligations and of any criminal affiliation or opinion, national or social origin, charge against him. property, birth or any other status. 11. Everyone charged with a penal offense 3. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and has the right to be presumed innocent until security of person. proven guilty. 4. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. 12. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to the 5. No one shall be subjected to torture or to protection of the law against such interference cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or or attacks. punishment. 13. Everyone has the right to freedom of 6. Everyone has the right to be recognized movement and residence within the borders everywhere as a person before the law. of each state.
1.3 International Humanitarian Law

Fundamental Principles of International Humanitarian Law
1. Principle of Distinction Parties to the conflict shall at all times distinguish between the civilian population and combatants, and between civilian objects and military objectives and, accordingly, shall direct their operations only against military objectives. 2. Principle of Proportionality The actual damage that is caused by attacking a military target must not be larger than the calculated military advantage. 3. Principle of Military Necessity
Implementation of International Humanitarian Law

The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols are international treaties which serve as the core of international humanitarian law, a part of the body of international law that governs the behavior of states during warfare and internal armed conflict. However, treaties of IHL, to be universally accepted must be formally adopted by a State through ratification or accession. After which, a State must then enact a national legislation and take practical measures in order for the rules to be fully effective.
The Philippines ratified the Geneva Conventions of 1949 on October 6, 1952 and signed the following Additional Protocols on The only legitimate objective, which states December 12, 1977: Protocol I which applies should endeavor to accomplish during war, is to the protection of victims of international to weaken the military forces of the enemy; armed conflicts and Protocol II which that for this purpose, it is sufficient to disable deals with the protection of victims of nonthe greatest possible number of men. international armed conflicts. On December (http://www.icrc.org) 11, 1986, the Philippines ratified Protocol II.
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The Philippine government enacted Republic Act 9851, otherwise known as the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law and Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity, which mandates both state and non-state armed groups to observe international humanitarian law standards, giving victims of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity legal remedy. The salient provisions of Republic Act 9851 are as follows:
law, their prosecution, and the execution of sentences imposed on their account, shall not be subject to any prescription. (Section 11, Chapter 5, RA 9851) 4. Liability of non-state actors
The law lays down the rules which are applicable to both State and non-State actors. Hence, CNN, MILF, MNLF, ASG and other armed threat groups in the country may also be held individually criminally liable for 1. International law as part of the domestic grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions law and of Additional Protocol I, and for other serious violations of IHL in non-international The Philippines adopts the generally accepted armed conflicts. principles of international law as part of the law of the country, including the 5. War crimes or crimes against IHL Hague Conventions of 1907, the Geneva Conventions on the protection of victims In case of a non-international armed conflict, of war and international humanitarian law. war crimes are any of the following acts (Section 2d, RA 9851) committed against persons taking no active part in the hostilities, including members of 2. Universal jurisdiction of the crime the armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, The law provides that Philippine Regional wounds, detention or any other cause: Trial Courts (RTC) shall have the original and exclusive jurisdiction over persons who a. Violence to life and person, in particular, commit international crimes punishable willful killings, mutilation, cruel treatment under this law, whether military or civilian, and torture; suspected or accused of the crimes defined and penalized under this law. (Section 17, Chapter b. Committing outrages upon personal VIII, RA 9851) dignity, in particular, humiliating and degrading treatment; 3. Non-prescription of the offense c. Taking of hostages; and, The crimes defined and penalized under this
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d. The meting out of sentences and the carrying out of executions without previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court. Other serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in armed conflict, within the established framework of international law, are as follows: a. Intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population or against individual civilians not taking direct part in hostilities; b. Intentionally directing attacks against civilian objects which are not military objectives; c. Intentionally directing attacks against buildings, materials, medical units and transport, and personnel using the distinctive emblems of the Geneva Conventions or Additional Protocol III in conformity with international law; d. Launching an attack in the knowledge that such attack will cause incidental loss of life or injury to civilians or damage to civilian objects or widespread, longterm and severe damage to the natural environment which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated; e. Launching an attack against works or installations containing dangerous
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forces in the knowledge that such attack will cause excessive loss of life, injury to civilians or damage to civilian objects, and death or serious injury to body or health; f. Attacking or bombarding, by whatever means, towns, villages, dwellings or buildings which are undefended and which are not military objectives, or making nondefended localities or demilitarized zones the object of attack; g. Killing or wounding a person in the knowledge that he/she is hors de combat, including a combatant who, having laid down his/her arms or no longer having means of defense, has surrendered at his/ her discretion; h. Making improper use of a flag of truce, of the flag or the military insignia and uniform of the enemy or of the United Nations, as well as of the distinctive emblems of the Geneva Conventions or other protective signs under international humanitarian law, resulting in death, serious personal injury or capture; i. Intentionally directing attacks against buildings dedicated to religion, education, art, science or charitable purposes, historic monuments, hospitals and places where the sick and wounded are collected; j. Subjecting persons who are in the power of an adverse party, to physical mutilation or to medical or scientific experiments of
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any kind, or to removal of tissue or organs for transplantation, which are neither justified by the medical, dental or hospital treatment of the person concerned nor carried out in his/her interest, and which cause death to or seriously endanger the health of such person or persons; k. Killing, wounding or capturing an adversary by resort to perfidy; l. Declaring that no quarters will be given;
r. Committing any of the following acts: (1)Conscripting, enlisting or recruiting children under the age of fifteen (15) years into the national armed forces; (2)Conscripting, enlisting or recruiting children under the age of eighteen (18) years into an armed force or group other than the national armed forces; and, (3)Using children under the age of eighteen (18) years to participate actively in hostilities.
m. Pillaging a town or place, even when taken by assault; 6. Genocide n. Ordering the displacement of the civilian population for reasons related to the conflict, unless the security of the civilians involved or imperative military reasons so demand; o. Committing outrages upon personal dignity, in particular, humiliating and degrading treatments; p. Committing rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization, or any other form of sexual violence; q. Utilizing the presence of a civilian or other protected person to render certain points, areas or military forces immune from military operations; and,
Genocide means any of the following acts with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, religious, social or any other similar stable and permanent group such as: a. Killing members of the group; b. Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; c. Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part; d. Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group; and, e. Forcibly transferring children of the
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group to another group. 7. Other Crimes Against Humanity Other Crimes Against Humanity means any of the following acts when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack: a. Willful killing; b. Extermination; c. Enslavement; d. Arbitrary deportation or forcible transfer of population; e. Imprisonment or other severe deprivation of physical liberty in violation of fundamental rules of international law; f. Torture;
i. Enforced or involuntary disappearance of persons; j. Apartheid; and, k. Other inhumane acts of a similar character intentionally causing great suffering, or serious injury to body or to mental or physical health.
AFP Reaffirmation on the Adherence to Principles of IHL and HR

Further, the Department of National Defense and Department of Interior and Local Government (DND/DILG) Joint Circular Number 2, -91, Providing Implementing Guidelines re: Presidential Memorandum Order No. 393 dated September 9, 1991, Directing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to Reaffirm their Adherence to the Principles of Humanitarian Law and Human Rights in the Conduct of Security/Police Operations, provides for the Rules of Behavior for soldiers during security operations in order to preclude any abuses against innocent civilians and hostile/lawless elements considered out of combat to include those who are wounded, captured or who surrendered and to reduce the destruction that may be inflicted against lives and properties, as follows: 1. Maintain a high level of discipline and strictly adhere to the AFP code of honor, ethics, loyalty, valor and solidarity.
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g. Rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization, or any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity; h. Persecution against any identifiable group or collectivity on political, racial, national, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation or other grounds that are universally recognized as impermissible under international law, in connection with any act referred to in this paragraph or any crime defined in this Act;
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2. Exercise utmost restraint and caution in the use of armed force to implement policies. When the use of armed force is inevitable, strict controls must be exercised to ensure that only reasonable force necessary for mission accomplishment shall be taken and shall be directed only against hostile elements, not against civilians or non-combatants.
utilizing available units manpower and equipment to repair the damage caused as a matter of AFP Civic Action Policy. 5. Respect all persons and objects bearing the emblem of the Red Cross, White Flag of Truce or emblems designating cultural property.
Furthermore, GHQ Directive to the 3. Treat suspects and enemies who are out Commanders of Major Services, Unified of combat (e.g. wounded, surrendered/ Commands and AFPWSSUs dated August captured) humanely and with respect 9, 2007 explicitly provides that the AFP never and shall, at the earliest time possible, has a policy and activity to inflict terror to turn them over to higher echelons of the people but committed to sow just and command/office for proper disposition. lasting state of peace that will pave way to the development of communities around the 4.Inhibit from unnecessary military country. With this commitment, the AFP actions that could cause destruction to will follow the standing rules of engagement, private and public properties. If, in the ensure the protection of human rights and course of legitimate security operations, adhere to the international humanitarian law private properties are damaged, measures under all circumstances. shall be undertaken whenever practicable,
We must understand the role of human rights as empowering of individuals and communities. By protecting these rights, we can help prevent the many conflicts based on poverty, discrimination and exclusion (social, economic and political) that continue to plague humanity and destroy decades of development efforts. The vicious circle of human rights violations that lead to conflicts, which in turn, lead to more violations must be broken. I believe we can break it only by ensuring respect for all human rights. - Mary Robinson, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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CHAPTER 2 Adherence to Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law
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2.1 Accountability in Human Rights Violations: Command Responsibility

Command Responsibility refers to the accountability or responsibility of the commander of a military force or unit for the acts of his men, inclusive of the authority to order, direct, prevent or control the acts of his men. (People v Lucero, et. al, GR No. 6432324, May 31, 1999)
The term commanders refers to the following: Major Service Commanders, Area Commanders, Division Commanders, Brigade Commanders, Battalion Commanders, Company Commanders, Platoon Leaders and Detachment Commanders and their equivalent in the PN, PAF and AFPWSSUs. (GHQ, AFP Directive on Strict Adherence to the Doctrine of Command Responsibility, issued on 04 February 2007)
the incidents, failure to report to superiors, and/or shows inaction on the complaint, shall be held accountable either as conduct unbecoming an officer or as accessory. (GHQ, AFP Guidelines on Human Rights and Improvement of Discipline, issued on January 2, 1989)
Commanders shall be responsible for the conduct and behavior of AFP personnel under their control and supervision. They will be held accountable under pertinent provisions of the Articles of War, or as accessory after the fact in cases where they refuse to act, delay or otherwise aid or abet the wrongdoing of their subordinate who is the subject of a valid AFP commanders at all levels shall retain complaint or warrant of arrest. (DND/DILG command responsibility over all their Joint Circular Number 2-91 dated September personnel, units, and offices detached and 9, 1991) placed under operational control of other commands, officers and agencies. (Sec. 5, Under the Doctrine of Command Administrative Order 219 Oct 4, 1995) Responsibility, a commander is dutybound to closely monitor, supervise, direct, Human Rights matter is a command coordinate, and control the overall activities of responsibility. Commanders who are proven, his subordinates within his area of operations, through due process, to have countenanced and can and shall be held administratively human rights abuses by way of summarily accountable for neglect of duty in taking dropping complaints, intimidating the appropriate action to discipline his men. complainant and/or witnesses, cover-up of (Executive Order Nr 226, 17 February 1995)
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Neglect of Duty under the Doctrine of Command Responsibility

The Commander shall be held accountable for the neglect of duty if he has knowledge that a crime or offense is to be committed, is being committed, or has been committed by his subordinate, or by others within his area of responsibility and, despite such knowledge, he did not take preventive or corrective action either before, during or immediately after its commission.(Section 1, Executive Order 226)
for crimes committed by subordinates under his/her effective command and control, or effective authority and control, as a result of his/her failure to properly exercise control over such subordinates, where: 1. He/she either knew or, owing to the circumstances at the time, should have known that his/her subordinates were committing; and, 2. He/she failed to take all necessary and reasonable measures within his/ her power to prevent or repress their commission or to submit the matter to the competent authorities for investigation and prosecution. (Section 10, RA 9851)
Presumption of Knowledge
A Commanding Officer is presumed to have knowledge of the commission of irregularities or criminal offenses within his area of responsibility in any of the following Duties of the Commanding Officer circumstances: 1. When the irregularities or illegal acts are 1. Undertake Corrective Measures on any Misconduct Committed by AFP Personnel widespread within his area of jurisdiction;
2. When the irregularities or illegal acts are Commanders shall ensure that all participants repeatedly or regularly committed within in security operations shall be briefed and his area of responsibility; or debriefed before and after every operation to insure proper behavior of personnel and 3.When members of his immediate staff or understanding of their mission as well as to office personnel are involved. assess the overall impact of the operation [Section 2, Executive Order 226] to AFP goals and objectives and whenever necessary immediately undertake corrective Command Responsibility measures on any misconduct committed by under RA 9851 AFP personnel. (DND/ DILG Joint Circular Number 2-91 dated September 9, 1991) Sections 8-12, RA 9851 provide that a superior shall be criminally responsible as a principal
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2. Take Custody of Erring Personnel Upon receipt of an adverse report indicating that military personnel under his command committed a serious offense, the commander shall immediately take custody of subject military personnel subject to the provisions of EO 106, s-37, and cause the expeditious conduct of investigation of such report by an appropriate investigating officer, if he is not yet under the custody of the police or the regular courts. (Para 4d of GHQ Letter-Directive on Commanders Responsibility on Criminal and Administrative Cases Involving Military Personnel dated Oct 13, 2001) All human rights-related incidents allegedly committed by members of the AFP in the course of security operations shall be immediately investigated and, if evidence warrants, charges shall be filed in the proper courts. Reports of investigation as well as actions taken shall be submitted to GHQ fifteen (15) days after receipt of information about the alleged human rights violation. (DND/DILG Joint Circular Number 2-91 dated September 9, 1991)
charges filed immediately upon arrest or confinement, investigation shall be initiated and completed not later than eight (8) calendar days after the arrest and confinement to determine the existence of prima facie evidence to justify his continuous confinement, restriction to limits or custody under a responsible officer. (Para 4b of GHQ LetterDirective on Commanders Responsibility on Criminal and Administrative Cases Involving Military Personnel dated Oct 13, 2001)
Disciplinary Punishment
The imposition and enforcement of a disciplinary punishment for any act/omission that resulted in a human rights violation is a Commanders responsibility. Failure to punish the offender means that he tolerated the act of his subordinates. It is vital that disciplinary punishment should be imposed in case of a violation. The imposition of punishment growing out of the same act/omission shall not be a bar to trial by court-martial if higher authorities 3. Order the Arrest and Confinement or have a reasonable ground to believe that the Restriction of Offenders offender is not properly punished. To immediately order the arrest and confinement of military personnel who commit, are actually committing, or have been charged for committing a grave offense pursuant to Articles of War # 70 - Arrest and Confinement. If arrest or confinement is made without prior investigation or formal
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No offender shall be punished until a thorough and impartial investigation has been conducted. This investigation shall include inquiry as to the truth of the matter, consideration of all circumstances present and recommendation made in the interest of justice and discipline.
2.2 Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law in the Peace Process
The Government of the Philippines (GPH) recognizes that respect for human rights and international humanitarian law is of crucial importance and urgent necessity in laying the ground for the pursuit of peaceful and negotiated settlement with rebel groups; thus, has entered into agreements with the National Democratic Front (NDF) of the Communist Party of the Philippines/New Peoples Army (CPP-NPA). In support to the governments efforts for the attainment of long and lasting peace, the AFPIC strictly adheres to the following agreements: violations, as well as to uphold, protect and promote the full scope of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including: 1. The right of the victims and their families to seek justice for violations of human rights, including adequate compensation or indemnification, restitution and rehabilitation, and effective sanctions and guarantees against repetition and impunity. 2. The right to life, especially against summary executions (salvagings), involuntary disappearances, massacres and indiscriminate bombardments of communities, and the right not to be subjected to campaigns of incitement to violence against ones person. 3. The right to liberty, particularly against unwarranted and unjustified arrest and detention and to effectively avail of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus.
Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL)
The CARHRIHL is the first comprehensive agreement in the substantive agenda of the peace negotiations which was signed by GPH and NDF panels on March 16, 1998 in The Hague, Netherlands.
4. The right not to be subjected to physical or mental torture, solitary confinement, rape and sexual abuse, and other inhuman, The CAHRIHL seeks to confront, remedy cruel or degrading treatment, detention and and prevent the most serious human rights punishment.
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5.The right to substantive and procedural due process, to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, and against self-incrimination. 6. The right to privacy of communication and correspondence, especially against intercepting, pilfering and opening of mail matters and conducting illegal surveillance and information gathering through electronic and other means. 7. The right not to be subjected to forced evacuations, food and other forms of economic blockades and indiscriminate bombings, shellings, strafing, gunfire and the use of landmines. (Part III, Art 2, CARHRIHL) To ensure the compliance of both parties to the CARHRIHL, a joint committee was formed. The panel committee is composed of six members in which each Party has three representatives. The peace agreement has a monitoring committee whose primary task is to review human rights violations that are screened by both the GPH and the NDF monitoring committee and to determine whether these complaints are to be reported to the Party that the complaint is filed against. The Commission on Human Rights takes part in the investigation process when cases are filed alongside the GPH monitoring committee. The committee is presided by representatives of human rights organizations that are specifically nominated by each Party. (Part V, CARHRIHL).
Complaint Process in the Joint Monitoring Committee

1. Complaint is received by the Joint Secretariat
2. Forwarded to GPH and NDFP
3. Screening of complaints for each committee (GPH and NDF)
4. Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) reviews the complaints
5. JMC shall initiate requests or recommendations for the implementation of the Agreements to the government agencies involved
6. Investigation of the complaint shall be conducted by the party (GPH or NDF) concerned
7. Concerned party shall make recommendations to the Negotiating Panel
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prosecution and interrogations or any other similar punitive actions due to any involvement or participation in the peace negotiations. The immunity guarantees cover In firm adherence to The Hague Joint all acts and utterances made in the course of Declaration and pursuant to the pertinent the peace negotiations and likewise cover all provisions of the Joint Statement signed materials, information and data submitted in Breukelen, The Netherlands on June 14, to or produced pursuant to these peace 1994, the Government of the Republic of negotiations. (Para II, JASIG) the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) CONTACT NUMBERS adopted the Joint Agreement on Safety and GPH Monitoring Committee Secretariat Immunity Guarantees ( JASIG). Joint Monitoring Committee of CARHRIHL
Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees ( JASIG)
JASIG is a comprehensive agreement between the GPH and the NDF that seeks to facilitate the peace negotiations, create a favorable atmosphere conducive to free discussion and movement during the peace negotiations, and avert any incident that may jeopardize the negotiations. JASIG, which was signed by both parties on February 24, 1995, accords safety and immunity guarantees to protect the rights of negotiators, consultants, staffers, security, and other personnel who participate in the GPH and NDF peace negotiations. Under the JASIG, duly accredited persons in possession of documents of identification or safe conduct passes are guaranteed free and unhindered passage in all areas in the Philippines, and in traveling to and from the Philippines in connection with the performance of their duties in the peace negotiations. All accredited persons are provided immunity from surveillance, harassment, search, arrest, detention,
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6F Immaculate Conception Multi-Purpose Bldg., 41 Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City Landline: (02) 725-4621 E-mail Address: GPHmonitoring@yahoo.com AFP Human Rights Office (AFPHRO) Bulwagang Heneral Valdez Bldg., General Headquarters Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City (0917) 725-1003
OPAPP JASIG Desk GPH-NDF Panel Secretariat Office, 4F, Agustin 1 Bldg., Ortigas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Cell phone: (0918) 938-1958 Landline: (02) 636-0701 loc 827 Telefax: (02) 638-2295 AFP JASIG Desk OCD, J2, GHQ Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, Q.C. Cell phone: (0917) 543-6191/ (0919) 669-1601 PNP JASIG Desk IOD, ODI, PNP 2F, NHQ Bldg., Camp Crame, Q.C. Cell phone: (0929) 187-6562
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Procedures in Apprehending or Challenging Personalities if JASIG is in Effect

1. Inform
The apprehending officer/challenger should properly inform the apprehended individual of the basis for such challenge.
2. Verification
The apprehended individual must present to the apprehending officer the document of identification (DI) which will serve as safe conduct pass supporting his/her claim for JASIG guarantees.
(Letterhead) (Phone and Fax Numbers) This is to acknowledge that _____________________ with the Document Identification Number ______ is a __________ in the GRP-NDFP peace negotiations. The above named person is entitled to the safety and immunity guarantees provided under the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) for the duration of the peace negotiations. You are hereby required to facilitate the safe conduct and free passage of the named persons. Thank you for you courtesy and assistance. (Seal) ____________ Chairperson
3. Submission of Report
The apprehending officer must submit an incident report to his pertinent JASIG desk and its oversight officer within 24 hours from the time of the incident/apprehension. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) JASIG Desk must be provided with a copy of said report. If the person is eligible for JASIG, the apprehending officer must immediately release him/her and provide clearance. A copy of the clearance must be furnished to the AFP/ PNP units on the ground and OPAPP JASIG Desk. If the person is not eligible for JASIG, the apprehending officer must immediately turn him/her over to AFP/PNP units or government agencies for proper processing and disposition. A report shall be submitted to the concerned AFP/PNP/OPAPP JASIG desks.
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2.3 Legal Remedies in Cases of Enforced Disappearances & Extra-Judicial Killings

The writ is issued in cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances or threats Habeas corpus is a Latin phrase which thereof. (Sec 1, Rule on the Writ of Amparo, literally means you have the body. The writ is A.M. No. 07-9-12-SC, 25 Sept 2007) an order to the person in charge of someones detention to deliver the named person so that In the event that the Writ of Amparo is issued the court can investigate the legality of his against any member of the AFP, by the Supreme imprisonment. Basically, it is a writ directed Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan or to the person detaining another, commanding any Justice of such court, and the Regional him to produce the body of the prisoner at Trial Court, the following rules of action shall a designated time and place and explain the be strictly followed by the units concerned cause of his detention. The Writ of Habeas as provided by the AFP Policy Directive on Corpus generally extends to all cases of illegal Actions and Defense under the Rule on the confinement or detention by which a person is Writ of Amparo dated Dec. 17, 2007: deprived of liberty, or the rightful custody of a 1. To verify the identity of the aggrieved person is withheld from the person entitled to party; it. (http://phbar.org)
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Writ of Amparo
The Writ of Amparo is of Mexican origin. Amparo means protection from the Spanish word Amparar. It is a remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty, and security has been violated or is threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official/employee, or of a private individual or entity. (http://en.wikipedia. org)
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2. To recover and preserve evidence related to the death or disappearance of the person identified in the petition or whose right to life, liberty or security is threatened with violation of an unlawful act or omission as alleged in the petition that may aid in the prosecution of the person/s responsible; 3. To identify witnesses and obtain statements from them concerning the death or disappearance;
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4. To determine the cause, manner, location When a Writ of Habeas Data is served, the and the time of death or disappearance respondent shall observe the following: as well as any pattern or practice that 1. The respondent shall file a verified written may have brought about the death or return together with supporting affidavits disappearance; within five (5) work days from service of the writ, which period may be reasonably 5. To identify and apprehend the person/s extended by the Court for justifiable involved in the death or disappearance; reasons. and, 6. To bring the suspected offenders before a competent court. 2. The return shall, among other things, contain the following: a. The lawful defenses such as national security, state secrets, privileged communication, confidentiality of the source of information of media and others; b. In case of respondent in charge, in possession or in control of the data or information subject of the petition: i. A disclosure of the data or information about the petitioner, the nature of such data or information, and the purpose for its collection; ii. The steps or action taken by the respondent to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data or information; iii. The currency and accuracy of the data or information held; and, c. Other allegations relevant to the resolution of the proceeding. (A.M. No. 08-1-16 SC, Jan 22, 08 - The Rule on the Writ of Habeas Data)
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Writ of Habeas Data

The Writ of Habeas Data is a remedy available to any person whose right to privacy in life, liberty or security is violated or threatened by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or private individual. The writ of habeas data enables the petitioner to invoke the right to privacy and right to information. In Latin America, the writ has been used to enable the petitioner to obtain information about himself from public or private records. This has been particularly useful in cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances as the families of victims could demand undisclosed information. In cases where data about the petitioner has been falsified, the petitioner can use the writ of habeas data to correct the data. The writ can also be used to invoke the right to privacy. The writ enables a person to know the purpose in which the data about himself is being collected. (A.M. No. 08-1-16 SC, Jan 22, 08 - The Rule on the Writ of Habeas Data)
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Human Rights in Intelligence Operations
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3.1 Guiding Principles in Intelligence Operations

Our soldiers and marines understand that whether NPA, Abu Sayyaf, or criminals; they have rights and are entitled to the protection of the law.... We are the AFP of all, not only of the law-abiding Filipinos, but also of those needing more attention and greater understanding. - Excerpt from the CSAFP Command Message 02-09 dated 13 July 2009 be avoided, minimize collateral damage by way of incidental injury or loss of life to civilians and damage to private property. 2. Inclusion of human rights protection in all intelligence activities
The primary mandate of intelligence is to collect, process, evaluate and disseminate intelligence to the end users in accordance with the law. It is basically information gathering and production of intelligence to be used by the different AFP units. (AFPM 2-011, 2007)
The commanding officer is responsible in the Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations supervision, promotion and implementation (HR-BIO) underscores the respect for the of the HR and IHL principles. Briefings and preservation of life, liberty, security, human debriefings should be conducted prior to dignity, equality, and rule of law while and after all intelligence operations/activities accomplishing the objectives of intelligence stressing the importance of observing human missions. The following are the guiding rights protection. principles on the conduct of all intelligence operations: 3. Adherence to the Rule of Law 1.Paramount consideration of the safety of All intelligence personnel must adhere and civilians be familiar with the principles of HR and IHL and related provisions of the Revised In engaging the enemy, avoid, or if it cannot
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Penal Code and the special laws. No arrest Firearms shall never be used against persons shall be made based on mere suspicion or raw except in self-defense or defense of others intelligence. against the imminent threat of death or serious injury, to prevent the perpetration 4. Protection and Welfare of All Persons in of a particularly serious crime involving Custody imminent grave threat to life. Ensure the full protection and welfare of all persons in custody and take immediate action to secure medical attention whenever required. Arrested individual shall be treated humanely and accorded of all his/her rights. 6. Monitor and Act on HR Violations.
All intelligence units should include in their periodic reports all human rights violations monitored in their respective areas of operations. Said reports shall include 5. Restrained Use of Force specific data indicating: name of personalities involved; time and place and nature of As much as possible, apply non-violent violations; and actions taken by the unit. means before resorting to the use of force and firearms.
Presentation of the HR-BIO Guidebook by the former Chief of Staff, AFP, Gen Ricardo David, together with MGen Francisco N Cruz Jr, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2 to Loreta Ann P Rosales, Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights (CHR) during the Intelligence Family Conference on January 21, 2011
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3.2 Rules of Behavior in Support to Law Enforcement Operations

In law enforcement operations, the participation of intelligence units is limited to supporting the PNP and other law enforcement agencies. During law enforcement operation, the support role of an intelligence unit/personnel shall be limited to the confirmation of the person to be arrested and the place to be searched; serve as guide to the place where the operation is to be made; and helping the uniformed personnel and/or peace officer subdue the person to be arrested in case he/she resists the arrest.
Gather information/evidence about illegal activities -Investigate to confirm involvement in illegal activities -Check for existing and valid Warrant of arrest (WA), if none, apply for WA -Apply for Search Warrant (SW) if there are illegal items in the possession of the person to be arrested -In serving of SW, AFP Intelligence personnel can have a supporting role. Only the PNP, NBI or other law enforcement agencies can conduct search and seizure Case conference with PNP and other Law Enforcement Agencies -Participating personnel shall be briefed on legal procedures and related legal consequences -Participating personnel will also be briefed on general and specific rules to the type of operations to be conducted Lateral coordination among the operating units and government agencies is a must -Coordination among operating units and other government agencies that have jurisdiction over the area to ensure and enhance immediate cooperation -Participating personnel will also be briefed on general and specific rules to the type of operations to be conducted Only the prescribed uniform or attire of respective units involved and countersigns agreed upon shall be worn during the operations -Use of countersign/identification is a must when civilian attire is used for operations not warranting the use of military uniform. All firearms to be used for the operation shall be covered by proper documents -Proper documents include Mission Orders (MO) and Memorandum Receipt (MR)/Acknowledgement Receipt of Equipment (ARE) -Unnecessary display of firearms outside of the area of engagement shall be avoided.
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Before making an arrest or search, personnel must know the following rules: (Chapter I, 1-6, AFPM 2-011, 2007) Intelligence personnel may arrest a person without a judicial warrant of arrest under any of the instances provided under Section 5, Rule 113 of the Revised Rules of the Court, as follows: In Flagrante Delicto In his presence, the person to be arrested has committed, is actually committing, or is attempting to commit an offense.
The test of in flagrante delicto arrest is that the suspect was acting under circumstances reasonably tending to show that he has committed or is about to commit a crime. Evidence of guilt is not necessary. It is enough if there is probable cause. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago during her speech at the PNP Headquarters, March 2006
escaped from a penal establishment or place where he is serving judgment or temporarily confined while his case is pending or has escaped while being transferred from one confinement to another.
The test of the hot pursuit doctrine is probable cause which is defined by the Supreme Court as an actual belief or reasonable grounds of suspicion. It requires that the law enforcement unit holds direct knowledge of the crime or has personally witnessed the suspect right after the crime was committed. There is no need to witness the actual commission of the crime itself.
Hot Pursuit Doctrine The offense has in fact just been committed and he has personal knowledge of the facts indicating that the person to be arrested has committed it. Escapee The person to be arrested is a prisoner who
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Person/s arrested without warrant shall be immediately turned over to the appropriate Prosecutors Office for inquest proceedings to avoid any violations under RA 7438 and /or Art. 125 of the Revised Penal Code in consideration of key hours provided for by laws: 12 (light), 18 (correctional), 36 (afflictive), 72 (under Human Security Act), except when such person/s arrested execute/s a waiver .
If a warrantless arrest is made and eventually the court finds the arrested persons to be innocent and acquits them, are the arresting officers liable? The answer is no. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago
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The recommended actions in effecting warrantless arrest are provided below: (Chapter I, 1-4, AFPM 2-011, 2007)
Team leader provides identification to the target of arrest or any other person present -State name, rank, designation, unit and address of his unit -Formal introductions may be dispensed with when the person arrested: (1) is engaged in committing an offense, (2) is seen after committing an offense, (3) escaped or fled from the arresting officer, and the giving of information will imperil the arrest Inform the cause of the arrest and present the issued warrant -If the person to be arrested is on a moving vehicle, the arresting unit shall warn the passengers to park their vehicles and to surrender peacefully. Conduct body search -The arresting team may conduct a body search on the arrested person who may pose a threat to the arresting team or the public. Confiscated items must be documented and inventoried -The following may be confiscated from the arrested person: (1) objects used in the commission of the crime, (2) objects which are fruits of the crime, (3) objects which might be used by the arrested person to commit violence or to escape, (d) dangerous weapons and those which may be used as evidence in the case. Person arrested must be immediately turned over to the nearest PNP station for proper documentation -No unnecessary or excessive use of force shall be resorted to in making arrests and the persons arrested shall not be subjected to greater restraint than what is necessary.
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Violation of Art 125, RPC

Delay in the delivery of detained persons to proper judicial authorities, carries the following penalties for any public officer or employee who delays the performance of any judicial or executive order for the release of a prisoner or detention prisoner, or unduly delays the service of the notice of such order to said prisoner or the proceedings upon any petition for liberation of such person: 1. The penalty of arresto mayor (one month and one day to six months) in its maximum period to prision correccional (six months and one day to six years) in its minimum period , if the detention has not exceeded three days; 2. The penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods, if the detention has continued more than three but not more than fifteen days; 3. The penalty of prision mayor (six years and one day to twelve years), if the detention has continued for more than fifteen days but not more than six months; and, 4. That of reclusion temporal (twelve years and one day to twenty years), if the detention shall have exceeded six months.
Procedures, Duties and Guidelines for Arresting or Investigating Officer

Based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution, jurisprudence and Republic Act No. 7438, an Act defining the Rights of Persons Arrested, Detained or Under Custodial Investigation as well as Duties of the Arresting, Detaining and Investigating Officer, the following are the procedures, guidelines and duties which the arresting or investigating officer must do and observe (People vs Mahinay, 302 SCRA 455, Feb. 1, 1999): 1. The person arrested, detained, invited or under custodial investigation must be informed in a language known to and understood by him of the reason for the arrest and he must be shown the warrant of arrest, if any; Every other warnings, information or communication must be in a language known to and understood by said person; 2. He must be warned that he has a right to remain silent and that any statement he makes may be used as evidence against him; 3. He must be informed that he has the right to be assisted at all times and have the presence of an independent and competent lawyer, preferably of his own choice;
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4. He must be informed that if he has no lawyer or cannot afford the services of a lawyer, one will be provided for him; and that a lawyer may also be engaged by any person in his behalf, or may be appointed by the court upon petition of the person arrested or one acting in his behalf; 5. That whether or not the person arrested has a lawyer, he must be informed that no custodial investigation in any form shall be conducted except in the presence of his counsel or after a valid waiver has been made; 6. He must be informed that he has the right to waive any of said rights provided it is made voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently and ensure that he understood the same; 7. In addition, if the person arrested waives his right to a lawyer, he must be informed that it must be done in writing and in the presence of counsel, otherwise, he must be warned that the waiver is void even if he insists on his waiver and chooses to speak; 8. The person arrested must be informed that he may indicate in any manner at any time or stage of the process that he does not wish to be questioned with warning that once he makes such indication, the
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police may not interrogate him if the same had not yet commenced, or the interrogation must ceased if it has already begun; 9. The person arrested must be informed that his initial waiver of his right to remain silent, the right to counsel or any of his rights does not bar him from invoking it at any time during the process, regardless of whether he may have answered some questions or volunteered some statements; 10. He must also be informed that any statement or evidence, as the case may be, obtained in violation of any of the foregoing, whether inculpatory or exculpatory, in whole or in part, shall be inadmissible in evidence; and, 11. The person arrested must be informed that, at any time, he has the right to communicate or confer by the most expedient means - telephone, radio, letter or messenger - with his lawyer (either retained or appointed), any member of his immediate family, or any medical doctor, priest or minister chosen by him or by any one from his immediate family or by his counsel, or be visited by/confer with duly accredited national or international non-government organization. It shall be the responsibility of the officer to ensure that this is accomplished.
3.3 Rules of Behavior in Information Collection & Investigation

Anti-Wiretapping Law
The means to conduct surveillance is limited by RA 4200 - An Act to Prohibit and Penalize Wiretapping and Other Related Violations of the Privacy of Communication, and For Other Purposes or otherwise known as the Anti-Wiretapping Law. It seeks to penalize wiretapping and other related violations of the right to privacy of communication guaranteed under the Bill of Rights. Any recording, communication or spoken word obtained in violation of the provisions of this Act is inadmissible as evidence in any judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative hearing or investigation. of any communication or spoken word; replaying the same for any other person or persons; communicating the contents thereof verbally, or in writing and, furnishing transcriptions thereof, whether complete or partial.
Wiretapping is lawful if the following conditions exist: 1. When a peace officer is authorized by written order from the court; and, 2. In cases involving treason, espionage, provoking war and disloyalty in cases of war, piracy, mutiny in the high seas, rebellion, conspiracy and proposal to commit rebellion, inciting to rebellion, sedition, conspiracy to commit sedition, inciting to sedition, kidnapping as defined by the RPC and violations of Commonwealth Act No 616, punishing espionage and other offenses against national security. (Sec. 3, RA 4200)
Unlawful acts under RA 4200 are the following:

1. Tapping of any wire or cable or using any other device or arrangement, to secretly overhear, intercept, or record such communication or spoken word. 2. Knowingly possessing any tape/wire record, disc record, or copies thereof,
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Human Security Act of 2007 (HSA, 2007)

Under the Human Security Act of 2007, the authority to conduct surveillance and interception of communications between members of judicially declared and outlawed terrorist organization, association or groups of persons or of any person charged with or suspected of the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit terrorism may be granted by the Court of Appeals (CA). The law enforcement official shall first obtain an authorization from the Anti-Terrorism Council to file the written application before the CA. The authorization granted by the CA shall be effective only for the length of time specified in the written order, which shall not exceed a period of thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written order by the applicant. It may be extended or renewed for another nonextendible period, which shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the expiration of the original when the court is satisfied that such extension or renewal is in the publics interest. The applicant and the witnesses he may produce must establish under oath or affirmation the following: 1. That there is probable cause to believe based on personal knowledge of facts or circumstances that the said crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit
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terrorism has been committed, or is being committed, or is about to be committed; 2. That there is probable cause to believe based on personal knowledge of facts or circumstances that evidence, which is essential to the conviction of any charged or suspected person for, or to the solution or prevention of any such crimes, will be obtained; and, 3. That there is no other effective means readily available for acquiring such evidence.
No Torture or Coercion in Investigation and Interrogation

No threat, intimidation, or coercion, and no act which will inflict any form of physical pain or torment, or mental, moral, or psychological pressure, on the detained person, which shall vitiate his free will, shall be employed in his investigation and interrogation for the crime of terrorism or the crime of conspiracy to commit terrorism; otherwise, the evidence obtained from said detained person resulting from such threat, intimidation, or coercion, or from such inflicted physical pain or torment, or mental, moral, or psychological pressure, shall be, in its entirety, absolutely not admissible and unusable as evidence in any judicial, quasi-judicial, legislative, or administrative investigation, inquiry, proceeding, or hearing. (Sec. 24, RA 9372 or The Human Security Act of 2007)
Physical Torture is a form of treatment or punishment inflicted by a person in authority or agent of a person in authority upon another in his/her custody that causes severe pain, exhaustion, disability or dysfunction of one or more parts of the body, such as: - Systematic beating, head banging, punching, kicking, striking with truncheon or rifle butt or other similar objects, and jumping on the stomach; - Food deprivation or forcible feeding with spoiled food, animal or human excreta and other stuff or substances not normally eaten; - Cigarette burning; burning by electrically heated rods, hot oil, acid; by the rubbing of pepper or other chemical substances on mucous membranes, or acids or spices directly on the wound; - Electric shock; - Pulling out of fingernails; - The submersion of the head in water or water polluted with excrement, urine, vomit and or blood until the brink of suffocation;
- Being tied or forced to assume fixed and stressful bodily position; - Rape and sexual abuse, including the insertion of foreign objects into the sex organ or rectum, or electrical torture of the genitals; - Mutilation or amputation of the essential parts of the body such as the genitalia, ear, tongue, etc.; - Dental torture or the forced extraction of the teeth; - Harmful exposure to the elements such as sunlight and extreme cold; - The use of plastic bag and other materials placed over the head to the point of asphyxiation; - The use of psychoactive drugs to change the perception, memory alertness or will of a person (The administration of drugs to induce confession and/or reduce mental competency; or the use of drugs to induce extreme pain or certain symptoms of a disease); and, - Other analogous acts of physical torture.
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Mental/Psychological Torture refers to acts committed by a person in authority or agent of a person in authority which are calculated to affect or confuse the mind and/or undermine a persons dignity and morale, such as: - Blindfolding; - Denial of sleep/rest; - Threatening a person(s) or his/her relative(s) with bodily harm, execution or other wrongful acts; - Confinement in solitary cells or secret detention places; - Prolonged interrogation; - Preparing a prisoner for a show trial, public display or public humiliation of a detainee or prisoner; - Causing unscheduled transfer of a person deprived of liberty from one place to another, creating the belief that he/she shall be summarily executed; - Maltreating a member/s of a persons family; - Causing the torture sessions to be
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witnessed by the persons family, relatives or any third party; - Shame infliction such as stripping the person naked, parading him/her in public places, shaving the victims head or putting marks on his/her body against his/her will; - Deliberately prohibiting the victim to communicate with any member of his/ her family; and, - Other analogous acts of mental/ psychological torture.
3.4 Guidelines in Handling of Person Arrested and Under Custodial Investigation

AFP Policy on the Presentation of Arrested Person to Media
Presentation of arrested suspect/person to the media is against the constitutional rights of the individual as well as a violation of his right as a person. He shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty. (GHQ Letter-Directive Discouraging presentation of suspects to the media , issued on August 14, 2009) courtesy to members of the CHR in their exercise of their constitutional rights; 2. The authority and power to visit over jails, prisons, or detention facilities inside military camps, bases or installations shall only be accorded to the organic members of the CHR and limited to such area where the prisoner or detainee is kept, prisoned or detained; 3. Should the CHR exercise its visitorial powers beyond visitation hours, reasonable prior notice shall be made to the Commanding Officer of the detention facility for proper coordination and preparation to ensure security of visitors. 4. Immediate members of the prisoner or detainees family shall still be governed by the existing procedures and regulations with regard to visitation rights, even if they are accompanied by members of the CHR.
AFP Policy on CHR Visitorial Powers

Sec 18 (4), Article XIII, 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) shall exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention. In recognition of this power, the AFP issued the Policy on Spot Visits of CHR in Military Detention Centers on December 28, 2008: 1. All security officers with custodial responsibility over any detainee or prisoner shall extend maximum cooperation and
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3.5 Guidelines on the Use of Firearms

Intelligence personnel, during their operations, may encounter situations wherein the use of force or firearms is inevitable. The following guidelines shall be considered: (Chapter I, 1-4, AFPM 2-011, July 23, 2007) Intelligence personnel shall not engage in armed confrontation while conducting intelligence operation. The use of firearm or weapon shall only be a last resort, after all peaceful means have been exhausted and in a manner commensurate to the situation. Intelligence personnel shall not use warning shots during support to law enforcement operations.
The use of firearms for self-defense must be due to the actual threat of a hostile act or a clear and present hostile intent. Prime consideration shall be the preservation of life and avoidance of collateral damage to properties/objects. The designated leader of the engaged unit shall see to it that panic firing shall not occur. He shall supervise and direct his subordinate to fire their firearms only when necessary.
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3.6 Guidelines on Children Involved in Armed Conflict

Rules and Regulations on Children Involved in Armed Conflict (CIAC)
Children refers to person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition. - Section 3, RA 7610
and shall be entitled to special respect. They shall be protected from any form of threat, assault, torture or other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment; 2. Children shall not be recruited to become members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, of its civilian units or other armed groups, nor be allowed to take part in the fighting, or used as guides, couriers, or spies; 3. Delivery of basic social services such as education, primary health and emergency relief services shall be kept unhampered; 4. The safety and protection of those who provide services including those involved in fact-finding missions from both government and non-government institution shall be ensured. They shall not be the subject of undue harassment in the performance of their work. Parents or relatives of children separated from their family due to armed conflict shall be treated as well;
RA 7610 declared that Children shall be considered as Zones of Peace. They shall enjoy the protection of the State against dangers arising from an armed conflict. It is further declared that it shall be the responsibility of the State and all other sectors concerned to resolve armed conflicts in order to promote the goal of children as Zones of Peace. (Sec 22, Art X, RA 7610)
5. Public infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and rural health units shall not The AFP strictly abide and respect the be utilized for military purposes such as command posts, barracks, detachments, and following: supply depots; 1. Children shall not be the object of attack
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AFP Policy on CIAC
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6. All appropriate steps shall be taken to rescue should also perform the following: facilitate the reunion of families temporarily separated due to armed conflict; and, a. Inform the Child of his/her rights; b. Provide medical treatment as necessary; 7. Captured CIAC shall be referred to the c. Conduct Crisis Intervention Stress nearest DSWD office pursuant to existing Debriefing (CISD) as necessary; laws, rules and regulations. (AFP Letter d. Protect the child from further exploitation Directive Number 34 on Policy on Children and trauma; in Armed Conflict dated Nov 24, 2009) e. Provide subsistence and other basic needs to the child; and, f. Maintain a data bank on children involved AFP Guidelines on Handling and in armed conflict. Treatment of CIAC 3. The Child should be turned over either to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Offices or the Local Chief Executive of the City or Municipality covering the area within 24 hours upon receipt of the child, under normal conditions. When the situation does not warrant the turnover of the child to the abovecited agencies/person in cases such as need for medical treatment, conduct of 1. The information to the effect must be pursuit operations, security considerations, immediately sent to General Headquarters, bad weather or very remote distance to AFP passing through Command Channel the nearest receiving agency, the AFP unit and to DSWD Field Offices within 24 hours. continues to take custody of the child. The Information to be given to the recipient agency child, however, must be turned over to any of the aforementioned agencies/person within shall include, among others, the following: 72 hours from the time the child is taken into custody. a. Name, age, address; The AFP treats rescued and surrendered children as victims rather than as offenders, irrespective of their being a member of an armed group. In the event that a child involved in armed conflict was taken into custody, AFP units are directed to adhere to the following guidelines: (AFP Guidelines on Handling and Treatment of Children Involved in Armed Conflict dated May 11, 2000) b. Parents/nearest kin; c. Physical and mental condition; d. Tribal or ethno-liguistical affiliation, where practicable; and, e. Other circumstances relative to the rescue or surrender of the child. 2. The AFP unit effecting the surrender or
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4. Units shall protect the child from exposure to the media, except when justified by compelling national interest as determined by the SND or CSAFP. This exposure to the media shall, however, be conducted not more than once and in consultation with the DSWD Secretary.
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ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City Philippines

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

This publication should be cited as HR-BIO (2011)

All Rights Reserved

THE SOLDIERS RULE

Fight only enemy combatants and attack only military objectives.

Abstain from all acts of vengeance.

Endeavor to prevent any breach of the above rules.

Human Rights - Based Intelligence Operations Guidebook

Republic of the Philippines Commission on Human Rights Office of the Chairperson

LORETTA ANN P. ROSALES Chairperson

Republic of the Philippines Department of National Defense Office of the Secretary

EDUARDO SL OBAN JR General AFP

FRANCISCO N CRUZ JR MGen AFP

Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law

1.1 Bill of Rights

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

1.2 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

Fundamental Principles of the UDHR

Indivisibility & Interdependence

Equality & Non-Discrimination

Empowerment & Participation

Accountability & Rule of Law

1.3 International Humanitarian Law

Implementation of International Humanitarian Law

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

AFP Reaffirmation on the Adherence to Principles of IHL and HR

CHAPTER 2 Adherence to Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law

2.1 Accountability in Human Rights Violations: Command Responsibility

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

Neglect of Duty under the Doctrine of Command Responsibility

Complaint Process in the Joint Monitoring Committee

2. Forwarded to GPH and NDFP

3. Screening of complaints for each committee (GPH and NDF)

4. Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) reviews the complaints

7. Concerned party shall make recommendations to the Negotiating Panel

8. Appropriate action shall be taken based on these recommendations

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees ( JASIG)

Procedures in Apprehending or Challenging Personalities if JASIG is in Effect

2.3 Legal Remedies in Cases of Enforced Disappearances & Extra-Judicial Killings

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Writ of Habeas Data

Human Rights in Intelligence Operations

3.1 Guiding Principles in Intelligence Operations

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

3.2 Rules of Behavior in Support to Law Enforcement Operations

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

Violation of Art 125, RPC

Procedures, Duties and Guidelines for Arresting or Investigating Officer

3.3 Rules of Behavior in Information Collection & Investigation

Unlawful acts under RA 4200 are the following:

Human Security Act of 2007 (HSA, 2007)

No Torture or Coercion in Investigation and Interrogation

Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations

3.4 Guidelines in Handling of Person Arrested and Under Custodial Investigation

AFP Policy on CHR Visitorial Powers