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Republic of the Philippines
Department of National Defense
Office of the Secretary
M E S S A G E
Winning the peace and securing the country mean more than protecting the people and the
State. These also mean giving primacy to <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Rights</strong> (HR), the International <strong>Human</strong>itarian
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 “<strong>Human</strong> <strong>Rights</strong>-<strong>Based</strong> <strong>Intelligence</strong> <strong>Operations</strong> 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 <strong>Intelligence</strong>, 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