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Republic
of the
Philippines
Department
of
National
Defense
General
Headquarters
Armed
Forces of
the
PhilipPlnes
Camp General
Emilio
Aguinaldo
Quezon
City
Dqrartment
of
the
Interior
and
local
Government
National Headquarters
Philtpptae
llational
Police
Camp
Brigadier
General
Rafael Crame
Quezon
City
SIIB.IBCT:
TO:
Revised
Joint
AI.P/ PIIP
Operational
Guidelines
for
the
Ad Hoc
Joint
Action
Group
(AILIAQI
See
Distribution
1)
RTFERENCES
a.
Joint
Communique
between
the
Government
of
the
Republic
of
the
Philippines
(GPH)
and
the
Moro
Islamic
Liberation
Front
(MILF)
dated
O6
May 2OO2.
(
Annex
Af
b.
Approved
Implementing
Guidelines
on
the
Joint
Communique
of O6
May 2OO2
dated
15 February
2012.
(Aanex B
)
c.
Primer
on ttre
GPH-MILF
Ad Hoc
Joint
Acdon
group
(AHJAG),
52006
d.
Certifrcation
on
the
Renewal of
t]le
Mandate of
the
Ad
Hoc
Joint
Action Group
(AHJAG) dated 25 January
2013-
{Annex
C}
e.
Joint
AFP/PNP
Workshop
Output
dated 29-30
April 2013.
2l
PITRPOSE
This document
provides
for the
amendment
to
all
policies
and
other
guidelines
to enhance
the
operational
capability
of tl:e
AHJAG and
be
more
responsive
to the
current
developments
in
the
GPH-MILF
peace
talks.
3)
APPLICABILITY
These
guidelines
apply to
the GPH
AHJAG
and
its
teams,
situated
in tJle
five
(5)
areas
as
defrned
in
the
Approved
Interim
Implementing
Guidelines
on
the
Joint
Communique
of
O6
May 2AO2.
4l
scoPE
T?rese
Implementing
Guidelines
apply
only
to
operations
against
criminal
s5mdicates/kidnap-for-ransom
groups,
lost commands
and
other
criminal
elements
within
MILF
areas
/
comlnunities.
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5)
DEFTNTTTOIT
OF
?ERMS
a.
AIIJAC-
a coordinative
body tasked
to coordinate,
monitor
and
disseminate
information
between
and among
the
AFP/PNP
and
the
MILF/BIAF to
effect
the
apprehension
and
arrest of suspected
criminal
elements
\Mithin
MILF communities/
areas.
b.
GPH
AI'IJACT
is the
government
component
of AHJAG
composed
of
AFP and
PNP
personnel
as stated
in
the
Joint communiqu6
dated
O6
May 2042.
c.
MILF
AIIJACT
is
the
MILF component
of
AHJAG
composed
of
MILF
personnel
as
stated
in
the
Joint
communique
dated
O6 May 2OO2.
d.
Parties-
herein shall
be
referred to as the
AFP and
PNP.
e.
Lost
Commands-
groups
which
are
not under the
command
and
control
of the
BIAF and
the
AFP/PNP
as
verifred
by the Ad
Hoc
Joint
Action
Group
{AHJAG).
f.
Ciminal
Sgndicates-/Kidnap-for-Rqnsom
Groups-
refer to
group/s
or
aggrupation
of
persons
who engage
in
criminal
activities
as
verifred
by
AHJAG.
g.
Ciminal
Elemenk- with
the
purview
of
AHJAG, refers o a
leaderfrnember
of a
criminal
syndicate
or kidnap
for ransom
group
as
distinguished
from
coflrmon
criminals.
h.
Atlrcr Ciminat
Blements-
refer
to
individuals,
group/s
or
aggrupation
of
persons
including
terrorist
groups
and armed
lawless
groups
who engage
in
criminal
activities
as verified
by
AHJAG.
i.
Wanted.Lesf-
previously
referred to
as Order of
Batfle,
refers
to
the
updated
official
list of
wanted
persons
covered
by warrants
of arrest as
prepared
by the
AFP/PNP and
as
verified by the
AHJAG.
j.
Isolation-
refers
to the
act of
dissociating/segregating
criminal
elements
from
the
general
public
as
a
mode
to
monitor and
counter
their
criminal
activities.
k.
Interdiction- refers
to
the act of
apprehending criminal
elements
as defined
in references
a and b
and
turning
them over to the
AHJAG.
l.
MILF
Areas/Communities-
refers
to
the
places
in
Mindanao
identi{ied
by the GPH
and
MILF
peace
panels
where the
MILF
elements are
situated.
These
may
also
refer
to
areas
with
MILF
presence
acknowledged
by
AFP
and
PNP
for
purposes
of executing
a law enforcement
operation.
m.
Lana
Enforcement
Operation
(LEO)-
refers to the
implementation
of
search
warrants
and service
of
warrants
of
arrest for
the
seizure
of
wanted
items/evidence
and
apprehension
of
suspected criminal
.r;spectively,
as
well
as
the
conduct
of
hot
pursuit
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fleeing
suspects
or
in
the conduct
of
rescue
operations
of
kidnapped
victims
within
identified
MILF
areas/
communities-
n.
Htgh
Value
Target-
a
list
of
which
is
provided
by
the
National
Security
Council
to the
GPH
and MILF
panels containing
the
narrres of
criminals
or
terrorists known
to
be
operating
within
the
GAAM.
o.
High
Prioritg
Target-
is
the
classilication
of a
target
for
law
enforcement
operation
wherein the
apprehension
and
arrest
of a
person
or
individual
who
is
in the
wanted
list
would seriously
degrade
the functions
of a
criminal
or terrorist
organization.
p. Lous
Prioritg
Target-
is the classification
of
a
target
for law
enforcement
operation
as
defined
in
para
5
sections
e
,
f,
8,
h that
need
only
at
least
24
hours
notice
prior
to the
execution
of
LEO.
6)
STTUATTON
On 06
May
2OO2,
the Government
of the
Republic
of
the
Philippines
(GPH)
and
the
Moro
Islamic
Liberation
Front
(MILF) have
agreed
to
the
isolation
and
interdiction
of
all
criminal
syndicate
and
kidnap
for
ransom
groups
including
so
called
lost
commands
operating
in Mindanao.
Bot]1
sides
agreed
that
the
activities
of
these
criminal
groups
impede
the
peace
process,
the
effective
pursuit
of
development
programs,
and
the
efficient
delivery
of basic
seryices
to
the
poor- For
this
purpose, immediate
and
joint
action
is
needed
for
the
security
of
the
affected
communities
and the
successful
apprehension
and arrest
of
criminal
elements.
The
said
Communique
also
states
that
tJ:e Armed
Forces
of
the
Philippines/Philippine
National
Police
(AFP/PNP) shall convey
to the
MILF
a
wanted
list
containing
the
names and
identities
of
criminal
elements
as defined
in
the
implementing
guidelines
on
the
security
aspect
of the
GPH-MILF
Agreement
on
Peace of
2OO1
suspected
of
hiding
in MILF
areas/
communities.
on
15
October
2012,
the
GPH and
MILF
panels
achieved
an
unprecedented
milestone
in
the
peace
talks
with the historic
signing
of
the
Framework
Agreement
on the
Bangsamoro
(FAEI)
which
outlines
the
general
features
of the
pottical
setflement
between
the GPH
and
MILF and
provides
the
foundation
for a
just
and
enduring
peace
in
Mindanao.
With
increased
optimism
in
forging
a
comprehensive peace
pact,
the
peace
mechanisms
particplarly
AHJAG
has noted
positive
results
in
law enforcement
operations
against
criminal
elements
indicative
of
the
growing
commitment and
cooperation
between
GPH
and
MILF
forces.
7l
MrssroN
GPH
AHJAG coordinates,
monitors
and
disseminates
information
between
and
among
AFP/PNP
and
MILF
to effect
the
unhampered
law
enforcement
operations
against
criminal
elements
within
MILF
areas
/
communities
without
je
opardtirng
the
GPH-MILF
peace
process.
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8)
COITCEPT
a.
Intent:
Chief
of
Staff of the
Armed
Forces of the
Philippines
(CSAFP)
and
Chief,
Philippine National Police
(CPNP)
desire
the
effective
joint
operationalization
of
the
GPH
AHJAG to
support the
peace
efforts
in accordance
with the
provisions
of
the GPH-MILF
peace process.
b.
End.state:
Successful
joint
AFP/PNP
law enforcement
operations
against
criminal
syndicates/kidnap-for-ransom
groups,
lost commands
and
other
criminal
elements
within
MILF areasfcommunities
without
4rmed
confrontation
between
the
GPH
and
MILF
forces.
c.
Organization
and ComPosition:
For the
AFP/PNP
membership
to GPH
AHJAG Core
and
Teams,
the
CSAFP
and
CPNP shall
be the
final recommending
authority
to
the
GPH
Peace
Panel Chair.
The
GPH
Panel
reserves the
right to accept
or deny
recommendees.
The Chairman,
GPH
AHJAG
shall be designated
by
the
Chair,
GPH
Peace Panel.
He shal1
be directly
responsible
to the
Chair,
GPH
Peace Panel.
The Chairman,
GPH
AHJAG
shall
designate
the GPH
AHJAG
Team Leaders.
They shall
be direcfly
responsible
to the Chairman,
GPH
AHJAG.
The
GPH-AHJAG
Core shall
be composed
of two
AFP
and
two
PNP officers.
Under
it, there
will be
five teams also
composed of at
least two
members
each from
both
parties
that
will
be
deployed
in five a-reas as
defined in
the
Implementing
Guidelines
on ttre
Joint Communique
of
O6
May 2OO2 dated
15
February 2012,
as
follows:
o
AHJAG
Team 1:
Provinces of Maguindanao,
North
Cotabato,
Bukidnon, and
all cities
located therein;
o
AHJAG Team
2:
Provinces
of
Lanao
del
Sur,
Lanao
de1
Norte,
and
all
cities
located
therein;
o
AHJAG Team
3:
Provinces of
Zarl.boanga del
Norte,
Za;mboanga
del
S:ur,
Zarnboanga
Sibugay, Basilan,
Sulu,
Tawi-tawi and all cities
located therein.
For
Trurposes
o;f seamless
operations,
GPH AHJAG
Tm 3 shall
irrclude
Ba.silan, Sulu
and Taui-tawi
as
part
of
its area of operations.
o
AHJAG
Team 4: Provinces of
Sultan
Kudarat, South
Cotabato, Sarangani,
and
all
cities
located tJrerein; and
o
AHJAG Team 5:
Provinces of
Davao
del
Norte,
Davao
del Sur,
Davao Oriental,
Compostela
Valley, and
all cities
located therein.
The Chairrnan,
GPH
AHJAG shall also designate
from the
AFP
and the
PNP
at
least
three
(3)
personnel
each
to
compose
the
GPH
AHJAG
Secretariat.
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d.
Functions:
The GHQ-AFP
and
NHQ-PNP,
through
their
operational
staff,
in coordination
with
GPH
AHJAG
Core
shall
supervise,
monitor
and support
the
AHJAG
teams
and
their
support
elements
in
implementing
every
operation
in
support
to
national
policies.
The
functions
of
the
GPH
AHJAG are
anchored
on
the
following:
Information
Dissemination
and
Coordination
and
Monitoring of all
Law
Enforcement
Operations
within
MILF areas/communities.
1)
Information
Dissemination
a)
In continuous
consideration
of ttre
following:
:
*xffiirt:'B:::.',3fii3S
a
National
Policy'
.
Respect
for
Human
Rights
in the
perfonrrance
of
Law
Enforcement
Operations.
b)
To
convince
MILF
counterparts
on tJle
importance
and
necessiqr
of
interdicting
crirninal
elements
in
their
areas
and
among
their
ranks.
c)
To establish
and
strengthen
linkages
with the
various
stakeholders
to
ensure
the
elEcient
and
effiective
conduct of
AHJAG
tasks.
enforcement
operations
forces.
Law
Enforcement
Operation
a)
Coordination
1)
Ttre task
of
coordinating
GPH
law
to avoid
unwanted
{irefights or
hostilities
with MILF
2l
Relay and
follow-up
of MILF actions
in lieu
of
GPH Forces'
intention
to
conduct
law
enforcement
operations
in MILF
affected
areas.
b)
Monitoring
1)
The
task
of
monitoring the
coordination
and
facilitation
done
by
the GPH
AHJAG
as
well as the
coordinated
and
facilitated
GPH
Forces'
law enforcement
operations.
2)
Estabtshment
of systems
and
procedures
to
ensure
GPH
Forces
compliance
to the
requirements
GPH
AHJAG.
3)
Addressing
operational
issues lodged
by
AHJAG
in
coordination
with
counterparts
and
the GPH
Panel.
4) Observing
and
monitoring the
GPH
Forces'
law
enforcement
functions.
2l
5)
Establishment
communication
links
with
the
GPH
Forces.
of contact
and
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6) Documenting
the
GPH Forces'
Law
enforcement
operations
and
its results,
the
MILF
reactions and
responses, as
well as the
turnover of
arrested criminal
elements
to
proper
authorities.
e.
ELrecution:
Joint
AFP/PNP
operations
shall
be
conducted
in
the
interdiction
of criminal
elements
within
identified MILF communities/areas.
The
PNP
shall take the
lead role
and the
AFP
in supporting
role.
GPH
Law Enforcement
Operation
shall
be coordinated
and
facilitated
through
GPH
AHJAG
Teams
pursuant
to the
provision
of
reference a. The
AHJAG
Team Coordiaation
and
Monitoring
will be done in
three
(3|
phases,
dft colTesponding
tasks as
follows:
1) Phase
I
lPrior
to
Law
Enforcement Operationl
Phase
I
begins
when
the
GPH Forces
communicate to
the GPH
AHJAG of an
impending
law enforcement
operation at
least 24 hours
prior.
a)
In cases of arrest
of wanted criminals,
convey
Wanted
List through
letter to Chairperson,
GPH-AHJAG.
b) Receive
validated
Wanted
List and
follow-up
MILF
prompt
action and
feedback
or action taken.
c) Receive
information and
pass
on
the
information
to
appropriate
agencies/ units.
d)
Identi$r
operating units
and
lor
a.rea
of
operations.
e)
Communicate
information
to
counterparts,
provide
time
frame and other
essential
information. Identifii targets
and
provide
copy
of list
to counterparts.
f) Except
for operations against
high
priority
targets, a
list of
which
shall
be
provided
by
the GPH Panel to the
MILF
Panel,
the
AHJAG
shall
inforrn
the
GPH and
MILF CCCH
at
least
24
hrs
prior
to
the
conduct
of
AFP/PNP
operation
in
order
to
allow suflicient
time for
the
evacuation
of civilians and
to
avoid armed confrontation
between
the
GPH and
MILF
forces.
g)
In hot
pursuit
operations
in
MILF
areas/communities,
the
AFP/PNP commander shall coordinate
with
the AHJAG.
Pursuit
operations
by the
AFP/PNP against
criminal
elements
shall
not
exceed
seventy-two
(72)
hours and
can be extended upon consultation
with
the AHJAG.
Paramilitary/irregular
forces shall not be allowed to
engage
in
hot
pursuit.
h)
In
cases
of implementation of search
warrants,
rescue
of
kidnap
victims and other
law
enforcement
operation
within
MILF
areas/communities,
the
AFPIPNP
forces shall
inform at
least
24
hours
prior
to
the
operations the GPH
AHJAG who will subsequently
inform MILF AHJAG.
il
In
cases
wherein the
coordination
of
GPH
AHJAG Core
and
Teams
are not honored
and
not acted
upon
by their
MILF
counterparts,
the
unresolved issues
shall
be
elevated
to the
GPH-MILF Peace
Panel.
Phase
I
ends
when the validation from
the
MILF is
received
and
information
is
passed on
to
appropriate agencies/units.
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Phase
II
(
During
Law
Enforcement
Operationl
Phase
II
begins
when
tJ,e
validation
from the
MILF
is
received
and
information
is
passed
on
to
appropriate
agencies/units.
a)
Establish
direct
linkage
with
GPH
forces
operating
in the
area.
b)
In
case
armed
confrontation
is about
to
happen
or
is
happening
between
the
AFP/PNP
and
MILF
forces
as a
result
of
law
enforcement
operations
coordinated
by
AHJAG,
the
GPH
AHJAG
Tms shall
simultaneously
inform
GPH
AHJAG
Core
and
CCCH
components
to
resolve the
situation.
c)
If
conflict
escalates,
refer the matter
to
higher
authorities.
d)
Monitor
operations
timelines
and
remind
concerned
commanders
on
its
observance.
is terminated.
Phase
II
ends
when
GPH
forces'
operation
in
the
area
3)
Phase III
I
After
law
Enforcement
OPerationl
Phase
III
begins
when
GPH
forces' operations
in the
area
is terminated.
a)
Receive
and
document
apprehended
personalities for eventual
turn
over
to
duly constituted
GPH authorities.
b)
Document
turn-over.
c)
Prepare after
AHJAG
Team operations
report.
Phase III ends
when
AHJAG
Team
has
rendered
an
official
report to
the
AHJAG Core
Group.
f.
Tasks:
1) GHQ
AFP
and
IWIQ
PIIP
a)
OJl,
AFP
and
DPRM,
PNP shall
issue
appropriate
orders
for
AFP
and
PNP
personnel
for
detail to the
GPH
AHJAG,
upon
recommendation
of
GPH
AHJAG
to the
GPH
Peace
Panel through
channels for accreditation.
b) OJ2,
AFP and
DI,
PNP
shall
jointly
develop the
system,
preparations,
procedures
and
regular update
of the
Wanted
list for
periodic
submission
to AHJAG.
c)
OJ3,
AFP, AFP
PPO,
and
DO,
PNP
shall
monitor and
support
alllaw
enforcement
operations
of
the GPH
AHJAG.
d)
AFP PPO
and
DO,
PNP
shall
request for
the
regular
submission
of reports
from
GPH
AHJAG
for
submission to the
CSAFP
and
CPNP
respectively.
They
shall likewise
furnish
said reports
to
the
concerned
StaJf
of the
AFP and
PNP
respectively.
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Area
Police
OIIice,
PROs and
PPtOs
a)
Submit
list
of
one oflicer
each from the
areas
identified
to compose
tJ:e GPH
AHJAG
Tms for
issuance of detail orders:
Bukidnon
and
all
cities
located,hr. f
1:
Maguindanao'
North cotabato'
o
Tm
2:
Lanao del Sur, Lanao
del
Norte and
all cities
located
therein.
del
sur,
Zantboarrg
Sibugay
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seamless
operations,
GPH
AHJAG
Tm
3
shall
include
Basilan,
Sulu
and
Taui-
tawi as
part
of its area
of operations.
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and
all cities
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sultan
Kudarat' South
cotabato'
.
Tm 5:
Davao del Norte,
Davao
del
Sur,
Davao Oriental,
Compostela
Valley and all
cities located
therein.
b)
Establish linkage
with
AHJAG
prior,
during
and
after
operations.
3)
EASTMTNCOM/WESTMTIICOM
a) Submit
list of
names of
Deputy Brigade
Commanders
of
AFP
units
deployed
in
the
provinces
of the
five
(5)
team
areas:
Bukidnon
and all cities
rocated,n.r.f
1:
Maguindanao'
North
cotabato'
o
Tm
2:
Lanao del
Sur,
Lanao del
Norte and
all cities
located
therein
del
Sur,
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seamless
operations,
GPH
AHJAG
Tm 3 shall include
Basilan,
Sulu
and
Taui-
taui
as
part
of
its area of
operations.
Sarangani
and all
cities
located;rff
ot sultan
Kudarat'
south
cotabato'
.
Tm 5:
Davao
del
Norte, Davao
del Sur,
Davao
Oriental,
Compostela
Valley and all cities
located therein.
b)
Monitor and
provide
support
to
all
AHJAG law
enforcement
operations.
4)
GPH
AIIJAG
Core
a)
Administer,
coordinate, supervise,
control and
monitor GPH
AHJAG Teams.
b)
Establish
a
Secretariat
to
monitor
the
AHJAG
Teams and
GPH
Forces Law Enforcement
Operations as
well
as attend to
the
day
to day activities
of
AHJAG.
c) Systematize
efforts
with respective subordinate
teams.
d)
Develop
TTPs and SOPs.
e) Coordinate
with counterparts
to synchronizn
efforts.
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Establish
linkage with GPH
forces
at all
times.
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g)
Establish
redundant
Lines of
Communication
with the
AHJAG
Teams.
h) Conduct
information
dissemination
to
GPH
forces
on the
mission
and
functions
of
AHJAG.
i)
In
coordination,
with OJ3,
AFP, AFP
PPO, and
DO,
PNP
develop
Primers to
create awareness
on
AHJAG
mission and
functions.
j)
Establish
linkages
with
GAs, LGUs
and
concerned
NGOs.
g.
Coordinating
Instmctions:
1)
At all
levels
of
law
enforcement
operations,
GPH
AHJAG and
GPH
CCCH
shall
be
in
constant
communication.
They may
likewise
maintain
close
coordination
with
other concerned
agencies
as necessary.
2l
Other
1aw enforcement
operations
outside
of the
operations
of
the
AFP
and
PNP,
such
as
operations
of
PDEA,
NBI,
BID,
BOC,
etc., shall
be
coordinated
with
the
PNP.
3)
GPH
AHJAG Core
and
Team members
sha1l
adhere
to
the
highest standards
of efficiency
with
due
respect
to human
rights
and
dignity
to the
fulfilment
of
their
mandated
responsibilities.
4l
In
the
performance
of
its tasks,
GPH
AHJAG
Core
and
?eam
members shall
ensure
that
interest of the
Peace
Process
is
given
primordial
consideration
and
utmost
importance.
5) GPH
AHJAG
Core and
Teams shall
identiSr
respective
requirements
and submit
a
Joint
Requirements
List to
OPAPP
for
appropriate
action.
6)
The
designated
members of
the GPH
AHJAG
Core
and
Teams
shall
provide
their
respective
staff and
administrative
requirements.
7l
GPH AHJAG
Teams
shall
direcfly
render
reports to
the
GPH
AHJAG Core.
8)
In
the
event
that
GPH
forces' operation
is
diverted
from
its
original
intent, the
GPH
AHJAG
Team
shall
imrnediately
communicate
to the
GPH
AHJAG Core
for
advice
in order
to
prevent
the
occurrence
of
a new
conflict
and
to
preserve
the
credibility
of
the
GPH.
9)
GPH
AHJAG
Teams shall
maintain
close coordination
at
all
times
with commanders
in
the
ground
on
the updates
of
the
GPH
forces'
operations
in order
to
have
a
real-time
monitoring
and anticipate
issues that
may affect
the
peace process.
10)
GPH
AHJAG Core
and
its
Teams
can
recommend
changes
in the
conduct
of
joint
operations
particularly in
limiting its
scope to
prevent
confrontation
between
the
GPH and
MILF
forces
and
extending
its
duration
to al1ow
t]le
GPH
Forces
to
achieve
its
mission.
11)
As
necessary,
tlre
GPH
AHJAG
Core
and
Teams
shall
participate in
the regular
updating
of
the Joint
AFP/ PNP
Wanted
list.
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GPH
AHJAG
Core
membership
is
concurrent
to
ttre
posidon of
the
Deputy
Commanders
of
the Unilied
Commands
(EASTMINCOM
and
WESTMINCOM)
for the
AFP and
the
Deputy
Directors,
DIPO
-
Western and
Eastern
Mindanao
for
tl:e
PNP.
13)
Replacement
of
members
to
GPH
AHJAG
Core
and
its
Teams
shall
be done
in
coordination
with
ttre GPH
Peace
Panel.
The AFP and
PNP
shall
recoutmend
their
respective
replacements.
l4l
Alternate
members
shall
be designated
to
fill-
in
the
GPH
AHJAG
positions when
principat members
are
not
in
their
respective
AORs.
Such
designation
shall take
effect
only
during
the
absence
of the
principal.
15)
These
guidelines
provide
the direction
for all
law
enforcement
operations
of
AFP/PNP
forces
within
MILF areas/communities.
Commanders
are
expected
to
adhere
to
the
provisions
set
forth
in
these
guidelines
and
any
conllict
arising
from its
interpretation
shall
be
resolved
in
furtherance
of the
peace
process.
9)
REPEALTIIG
CLAUSE
Directives,
policies
and
similar
issuances
inconsistent
with these
guidelines
are
hereby
rescinded
or
modified
accordingty-
10)
EFI.E'SrIVTTT
This
Joint
AFP-PNP
Guidelines
shall
take
effect
upon
signing by
the
CSAFP
and CPNP
and
notation
by the Chair,
GPNP
for
Talks
with
the
MILF.
Done
this
23.a
day
of July 2O13
at
Quezon
City,
Philippines.
EM
PT'RISItr[A
General
Atr'P
Chief of
StqS, AFP
General
,
PNP
Signed
in
the
presence
of:
:/vil ^
V^1V,,-
PROFTSSOR
MIRIAM
CORONTI-FERRTR
Chair,
GPNP
for Talks
with
the MILF
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