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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.
3. Submission of Report
(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.
(Seal)
You are hereby required to facilitate the safe conduct and free passage of the named persons.
Thank you for you courtesy and assistance.
____________
Chairperson
Guidebook
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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