Human Rights-Based Intelligence Operations - Commission on ...

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff
for <strong>Intelligence</strong>, J2
Armed Forces of the Philippines
M E S S A G E
This “<strong>Human</strong> <strong>Rights</strong>-<strong>Based</strong> <strong>Intelligence</strong> <strong>Operations</strong> Guidebook (Rules of Behavior for Military
<strong>Intelligence</strong> 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 <strong>Human</strong>itarian Law (IHL).
The publication of this Guidebook is a modest contribution of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff
for <strong>Intelligence</strong>, 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
Oban…“Rather 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 <strong>Human</strong>itarian Law, and follow the Rule of Law.”
I therefore enjoin the personnel of the <strong>Intelligence</strong> 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