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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a non-government organization (NGO) campaigning for human rights protection as part of its efforts to advance its human rights advocacy.

In a ceremony conducted at the AFP general headquarters facility in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, AFP leader General Andres Centino and Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI) executive director Joeven Reyes-Escober signed the agreement.

The AFP Center for Law of Armed Conflict (AFPCLOAC), led by Brig. Gen. Joel Alejandro Nacnac, oversaw the signing of the MOU.

“The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is committed to ensuring that Human Rights (HR) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) are strengthened in order to ensure our country’s long-term peace and security. Understanding the importance of HR and IHL for individuals and groups involved in armed conflict among our military troops can save many lives, especially during wartime “Centino remarked.

The MOU allows both organizations to collaborate and conduct joint capacity building and training within and outside the AFP, as well as joint activities promoting HR, IHL, and the Rule of Law. It also allows them to share reports on alleged violations by state and non-state actors for appropriate action by concerned agencies.

“As a civil society group, we are grateful for the AFP’s trust, and we pledge to continue to protect Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL),” said Reyes-Escober.

SPI is a citizen’s network dedicated to promoting peace, human rights, and international humanitarian law. It is a non-profit organization that promotes peace via development and peacebuilding.

Ambassador Bjrn Jahnsen of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, as well as representatives from the Spanish Development Cooperation, Commission on Human Rights, and Department of Social Welfare and Development were also present at the ceremony.

“As we continue to evolve into a strong and credible force that is a source of national pride,” Centino added, “the Armed Forces will always advocate Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law in all our efforts.”

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