Philippines UN Peace Operations Policy

Peace operations include peacemaking, peacekeeping, peace-enforcement, and peace-building.
The UN plays a crucial role in these multi-dimensional peace operations.
The Philippines commits to humanitarian action aligned with the UN Millennium Development Goals without recourse to arms.

Emphasis on improving national coordination for peace-building and humanitarian efforts abroad.
Encouragement of collaboration with ASEAN and regional allies.
Inclusion of government and civil society volunteers alongside military and police contingents is valued.

Diplomacy under Chapter VI is prioritized for peaceful dispute resolution.
Conflict management is recognized as primarily a national government responsibility with civil society support.
Tender of good offices is part of Philippine peace preservation initiatives.

"Peace operations" collectively refer to diplomatic and military actions including:
- Peacemaking: diplomatic efforts post-conflict onset to cease hostilities.
- Peacekeeping: UN field presence with consent to monitor conflict resolution and humanitarian relief.
- Peace-enforcement: use of armed force under UN Security Council authorization when peace is threatened.
- Peace-building: post-conflict recovery assisting reintegration and laying groundwork for sustainable development.
Humanitarian assistance also included for alleviating human suffering in conflicts or crises.

Support for UN role in conflict resolution and humanitarian aid per UN Charter and General Assembly resolutions.
Participation decisions consider national defense capability, peace and order situation, and national goals.
Priority given to operations in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific regions.
Philippine participation subject to UN Security Council authority, clear mandate, time frame, exit strategy, and receiver state consent.
Peace-building may involve deployment of military, civilian, or mixed personnel in various disciplines.

The President holds the sole prerogative to decide Philippine participation based on the Council's recommendation.
The Council comprises the Secretaries of Foreign Affairs (Chair), National Defense, and Interior and Local Government.
Responsibilities include formulating policies, overseeing participation, managing UN reimbursements, and organizing peacekeeper recognitions.
Supported by an Executive Committee and a Secretariat based in the Department of Foreign Affairs, comprising representatives from DFA, AFP, and PNP.
The Council validates incentives and compensation scales for deployed personnel.

Deployment governed by UN mandate duration, personnel availability, security considerations, and MOUs with the UN.
Recruitment emphasizes cooperation, skill, gender sensitivity, and psychological stability.
A centralized database of qualified personnel is maintained.
Training on peace operations integrated into relevant government institution curricula.
Pre-deployment briefings conducted using UN materials.
Deployment logistics assisted by the UN; advance costs covered by the Philippine government with UN reimbursement.
Non-uniformed personnel may include government agencies and NGOs.
Philippine rotation policies observed.
Extension of deployment possible upon recommendation and approval.
Withdrawal conditions include serious security risk or withdrawal of receiving state consent.

AFP and PNP must prepare and motivate personnel adequately.
Support for UN activities to enhance peace operations is affirmed.
A zero tolerance policy for misconduct, particularly sexual abuse, is enforced.
Promotion of partnerships with developed troop-contributing countries.
Encouragement of civil society and private sector involvement with issued guidelines.
Development of enhanced incentives, recognition, and aid for families of fallen personnel.

The procedures established apply as far as practicable to participation in non-UN peace operations.

This framework and guidelines took effect 15 days after filing at the UP Law Center, in accordance with the Administrative Code of 1987 amendments.