DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances
Administrative Order No. 197, issued by President Gloria M. Arroyo on September 25, 2007, addresses security concerns in the Philippines. It mandates the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to collaborate with the Presidential Human Rights Committee on cases of killings and disappearances, ensuring effective reforms and regular reporting. The order also calls for the drafting of legislation to protect military secrets and prevent interference in operations, alongside accelerating the recruitment and oversight of Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Units (CAFGUs). Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of local peace initiatives and collaboration with various organizations to promote amnesty and ceasefire efforts. The DND/AFP is required to report back on the implementation of recommendations from previous commissions and communicate these efforts to the public.
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- What is DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances about?
- Administrative Order No. 197, issued by President Gloria M. Arroyo on September 25, 2007, addresses security concerns in the Philippines. It mandates the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to collaborate with the Presidential Human Rights Committee on cases of killings and disappearances, ensuring effective reforms and regular reporting. The order also calls for the drafting of legislation to protect military secrets and prevent interference in operations, alongside accelerating the recruitment and oversight of Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Units (CAFGUs). Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of local peace initiatives and collaboration with various organizations to promote amnesty and ceasefire efforts. The DND/AFP is required to report back on the implementation of recommendations from previous commissions and communicate these efforts to the public.
- What type of law is Administrative Order No. 197?
- DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances (Administrative Order No. 197) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances enacted?
- DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances (Administrative Order No. 197) was enacted on Sep 25, 2007.
- What is the citation for DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances?
- DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances, Administrative Order No. 197, Sep 25, 2007 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 197
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 25, 2007
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 197
WHEREAS, there is a need to address security concerns. ACTISD
NOW THEREFORE, I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
1. The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shall work closely with the Presidential Human Rights Committee (PHRC) subcommittee on killings and disappearances for speedy action on cases and effective reforms to avoid abuses, with regular reports to the Commander-in-Chief through the Executive Secretary as PHRC chair, and in consultation with the Court Administrator, invited as PHRC subcommittee observer.
2. The DND/AFP shall draft legislation in consultation with the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office and Congress allies for safeguards against disclosure of military secrets and undue interference in military operations inimical to national security.
3. The DND/AFP shall accelerate the recruitment, training, equipping and deployment of CAFGU's in place of transferred troups as well as investigate and, if necessary, stop and punish schemes to fraudulently collect salaries through 'ghost' CAFGUs. DTAIaH
4. The DND/AFP, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. Department of Interior and Local Government shall work with Local Government Units to fast-track local peace initiatives, especially local ceasefires, particularly in Bohol, Butuan and other priority areas for peace assemblies; and to work with the Union of Local Authorities, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines and other sectoral and civil society groups in advocating with Congress to concur soonest with the amnesty proclamation.
5. The DND/AFP shall report to the Commander-in-Chief and inform the troops and the public and media the implementation of the recommendations of the Davide and Feliciano Commissions, and what further measures will still be done. HDAECI
DONE this 25th day of September 2007 in the City of Manila.
Cite This Law
DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances, Administrative Order No. 197, Sep 25, 2007 (Philippines)
DND and AFP Coordination with PHRC Sub-committee on Killings and Disappearances, Administrative Order No. 197 (Phil. 2007)
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