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1 What is the meaning of the acronym ICCPR? International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights

2 These are the five (5) general kinds of human rights. Civil, Political, Economic, Social, Cultural
Rights

3 This United Nations treaty seeks to protect the rights Convention on the Rights of Persons with
of persons with special needs or disabilities. Disabilities

4 A set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, International Humanitarian Law
to limit the effects of armed conflict.

5 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilian Principle of Distinction

persons and civilian objects must be protected from
effects of military operations. This refers to the…

6 To be legal, PNP Checkpoints must always comply Marked police vehicle, signage, positioned in
with the following requirements: a well-lighted area, team leader

7 Under R.A. 10353, all police detention facilities Official and Up-to-Date Register of All
must maintain this document or file: Persons Detained or Confined

8 Under R.A. 10353, can the Commission on Human Yes.

Rights or its duly authorized representatives conduct
regular, independent, unannounced, and unrestricted
visits to or inspection of all places of detention and
confinement?

9 Under the Police Operational Procedures, the use of not allowed

warning shot is generally __________.

10 It means any use of force or armed violence between Terrorism

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States or a protracted armed violence between

governmental authorities and organized armed
groups or between such groups within that State.

11 It means refusing to spare the life of anybody, even No quarter will be given
of persons manifestly unable to defend themselves or
who clearly express their intention to surrender.

12 Means inhumane acts committed in the context of an Apartheid

institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and
domination by one racial group or groups and
committed with the intention of maintaining that
regime.

13 Constitutional basis of Anti Torture Law Section 12, Article 3

14 Under International Humanitarian Law, all attacks legitimate military targets

must only be directed at…

15 No preconditions CARHRIHL Principles

16 Without reservation CARHRIHL Preamble

17 Non-international Armed Conflict IHL Concerns

18 Convention against torture, and other cruel inhuman Core Human Rights Treaty
and degrading treatment or punishment.

19 The ______________ in consultation with the DOH

Philippine Red Cross shall authorize the use of the
Red Cross emblem only in times of armed conflict.
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20 What do claim holders means? They are right-holders or social groups that
have particular entitlements in relation to
duty-bearers.

21 How can we consider that human rights-based When human rights principles and practices
policing is fully institutionalized? are taught and applied at all levels, in both
operational and administrative functions of
the police organization.

22 What does the PNP Manual on Police Operational “the excessive use of force is prohibited” and
Procedures states? that “the use of weapon is justified if the
suspect poses imminent danger of causing
death or injury to the police officer or other
persons.”

23 How are democratic values best demonstrated by the When police seeks greater participation by
police? the community in maintaining peace and
order

24 What does to fulfill human rights means? Act of establishing institutions and
implementing systems, mechanisms or
procedures that enable people to claim and
enjoy their rights.

25 When does PANTHER principles were first October 2010

introduced to the PNP and other National
Government Agencies (NGAs) during a training-
workshop entitled “Mainstreaming Human Rights-
Based Approach in Political Development and
Governance Sector”.

26 What does Accountability in PANTHER principles The PNP has obligations to the people or
means? claim holders of human rights in terms of
conduct and results

27 The following are practical guide of Non Under any circumstance, the police should
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Discrimination in PANTHER Principle except: never use foul language or words that
discriminate, belittle, or disrespect the dignity
of people whether they are law-abiding
citizens, suspects, or persons under custody.
It must be remembered that professionalism
and courtesy must be displayed in word and
in deed.

28 What mechanism shall be used to enhance stronger Multi-Sectoral Cooperation

cooperation between the PNP and relevant partners
from the government, NGOs, and other sectoral
groups, as well as international bodies?

29 The following are the new national laws on Human RA 6539

Rights and International Law except:

30 The presumption of innocence relates to the Prove the defendant’s guilt

prosecution’s obligations to do what?

31 What force is appropriate or can be use by the police Lethal force

if the offender poses an immediate and serious threat
to the officer or another person?

32 Personnel who is responsible to relay to the public Public Information Officers (PIO)
the police -related information.

33 When police are providing special services or Human Dignity

measures that meet the unique needs of the poor,
vulnerable, and marginalized sectors of society.

34 International human rights standards that emphasizes Respectful Treatment

not to use force except when strictly necessary and to
the minimum extent required under the
circumstances.
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35 Can media personalities be allowed to cover a crime No

scene processing?

36 Who is entitled to equal protection of the law? Everyone

37 In the conduct of an investigation, how do we According to their legal classification

classify transexuals? indicated on their valid I.d.

38 Who is required to conduct a pre-deployment Police commander/Team Leader

briefing?

39 How must ALL detainees be treated? Humanely

40 When does a person arrested, detained , or under Before and After

custodial investigation must be informed of his rights
?

41 International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is also known Law of Armed Conflict

as

42 It means fighting between the armed forces of at International Armed Conflict

least two states.

43 When was International Red Cross and Red Crescent 1863

Movement founded?

44 The following are the principles of International The principle of equality

Humanitarian Law (IHL) except?

45 Who is the father of International Humanitarian Law Henry Dunant

(IHL)?
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46 The following may enforce International Belligerents

Humanitarian La Who are considered the duty-
bearers?

w (IHL) except?

47 It means the intentional infliction of conditions of Extermination

life, inter alia, the deprivation of access to food and
medicine, calculated to bring about the destruction of
a part of a population.

48 "Protected person" in an armed conflict means any of a person wounded, sick or shipwrecked,
the following, except: whether civilian or military

49 It means refusing to spare the life of anybody, even ‘No quarter will be given’
of persons manifestly unable to defend themselves or
who clearly express their intention to surrender.

50 Means inhumane acts committed in the context of an Apartheid

institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and
domination by one racial group or groups and
committed with the intention of maintaining that
regime.

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1 Refers to the basic rights and freedoms that all human Human Rights
beings have.

2 Refers to the convention which seeks to protect and Convention on the Elimination of All Forms
promote equal treatment for women. of Discrimination against Women

3 This refers to a person’s right to be protected from Right to Life

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unlawful killing.

4 This refers to a person’s right to own property. Right to Property

5 A set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to International Humanitarian Law
limit the effects of armed conflict.

6 This refers to a set of rights that are read and explained Miranda Warning
by the arresting officer to an arrested person.

7 Under R.A. 9745, a person under custodial investigation before and after interrogation
has the right to physical, medical, and psychological
examination

8 Under R.A. 10353, all persons deprived of liberty have Right of Access to Communication
the ____________ .

9 Means inhumane acts committed in the context of an Apartheid

institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and
domination by one racial group or groups and
committed with the intention of maintaining that
regime.

1 Refers to any act by which severe pain or suffering, Torture

0 whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on
a person for such purposes as obtaining from him/her or
any third person information or a confession.

1 Refers to a deliberate and aggravated treatment or Other cruel, inhuman and degrading
1 punishment not enumerated under Section 4 of the Anti- treatment or punishment
Torture Law inflicted by a person in authority or agent
of a person in authority against a person under his/her
custody, which attains a level of severity causing
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suffering, gross humiliation or debasement to the latter.

1 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilians must Principle of Humane Treatment

2 be treated humanely at all times.

1 Without reservation CARHRIHL Preamble

3

1 Convention against torture, and other cruel inhuman and Core Human Rights Treaty
4 degrading treatment or punishment.

1 The ______________ in consultation with the DOH

5 Philippine Red Cross shall authorize the use of the Red
Cross emblem only in times of armed conflict.

1 Human Rights-Based Policing is the comprehensive, That Police must respect and protect the
6 systematic, and institutional adherence to national or claim-holders.
domestic laws on human rights; and compliance with
international human rights principles, standards, and
practices as well as treaties, conventions, and protocols
related to law enforcement or police functions. What
does it imply to police?

1 As police officers how can we show that we are To respect, protect, and fulfill their human
7 exercising our human rights obligations to claim- rights
holders?

1 What do claim holders means? They are right-holders or social groups that
8 have particular entitlements in relation to
duty-bearers.

1 Who are considered the duty-bearers? Are state actors who have a particular
9 obligation or responsibility to respect,
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promote and realize human rights and to

abstain from human rights violations

2 When does respect for rule of law and civilian When the police practices accountability for
0 supremacy is best exemplified by the police? all its actions or, as the case may be, inaction
on matters related to the protection of
people’s legal rights

2 When does Participation being applied? When conducting multi-sector consultations,

1 dialogues, and other similar activities that
encourage and enable citizens, NGOs, civil
society, and other sectors of society to
participate in the process of policy or action
planning and other activities related to public
safety, law enforcement, and the protection
of human rights.

2 What does Transparency in PANTHER principles That the PNP, as much as practicable and
2 means? without risk to national security or public
safety, allows the public to gain access to
policies, plans, documents, rules and
regulations, and other information that
affects their safety, security, and well-being

2 The following are practical guide of Transparency in Act of establishing institutions and
3 PANTHER Principle except: implementing systems, mechanisms or
procedures that enable people to claim and
enjoy their rights.

2 What PNP unit was created pursuant to PNP Human Rights Desks
4 Implementing Rules on Human Rights dated February
14, 1995?
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2 What mechanism shall be used to enhance stronger Multi-Sectoral Cooperation

5 cooperation between the PNP and relevant partners
from the government, NGOs, and other sectoral groups,
as well as international bodies?

2 In a scenario where a police officer uses excessive force Article 3 - Right to Life
6 against a suspect during an arrest, which article of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights must be upheld
by the Philippine National Police?

2 In a case where a police officer is searching a detainee's Article 17 - Right to Property

7 personal belongings, which article of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights must be respected by the
Philippine National Police?

2 In a situation where a detainee is being held in Article 5 - Freedom from Torture

8 inhumane conditions, which article of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights must be observed by the
Philippine National Police?

2 The following are the rights of torture victims except: To testify as a witness on his own behalf but
9 subject to cross-examination on matters
covered by direct examination. His silence
shall not in any manner prejudice him;

3 The presumption of innocence relates to the Prove the defendant’s guilt

0 prosecution’s obligations to do what?

3 Human rights principle that allows the public to gain Transparency

1 access to policies, plans, documents, rules and
regulation without risking the national security or public
safety.
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3 Personnel who is responsible to relay to the public the Public Information Officers (PIO)
2 police -related information.

3 It is recognizing the people or claim holders of human Empowerment

3 rights have the power to explore and maximize their
potential.

3 International Human rights standards that require law Humane Treatment of Detainees
4 enforcer not to inflict , instigate, nor tolerate any act of
torture or ill-treatment , and refuse to obey any order to
do so.

3 Who is entitled to equal protection of the law? Everyone

5

3 Which of the following is not considered unauthorized When the person to be arrested is an escaped
6 warrantless arrest ? detainee or prisoner

3 As a police personnel are we required to Yes

7 memorize/carry a copy of Miranda Warning Pocket
cards?

3 Does one need a search warrant to legally conduct a Yes

8 search and seizure operation?

3 This law is designed to safeguard military personnel Law of Geneva

9 who are no longer taking part in the fighting and people
not actively involved in hostilities.

4 It means fighting on the territory of a State between the Non-International Armed Conflict
0 regular armed forces and identifiable armed groups, or
between armed groups fighting one another.
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4 In International Humanitarian Law what do you mean Law in war

1 by jus in bello?

4 What does RA 9851 penalizes? Crimes against IHL, genocide, and other
2 crimes against humanity

4 It applies to any person who “owing to well-founded Refugees

3 fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion,
nationality, membership of a particular social group or
political opinion, is outside the country of his
nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is

4 What is the purpose of International Humanitarian Law To limit the effects of armed conflict. It lays
4 (IHL)? out the responsibilities of states and non-
state armed groups during an armed conflict.

4 An act Defining the Use and Protection of the Red RA 10530

5 Cross , Red Crescent and Red Crystal Emblems,
Providing Protection for Violations.

4 It means inhumane acts committed in the context of an Apartheid

6 institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and
domination by one racial group or groups and
committed with the intention of maintaining that
regime.

4 Does International Humanitarian Law applies during N

7 peace time?

4 It means any use of force or armed violence between Armed Conflict

8 States or a protracted armed violence between
governmental authorities and organized armed groups or
between such groups within that State.
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4 "Non-defended locality" means a locality that fulfills all combatants, as well as mobile weapons
9 the following conditions, except: and mobile military equipment, must have
been evacuated;

5 Known as the Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Republic Act 10353

0 Disappearance Act of 2012.

1 This is the document issued by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
General Assembly in December 10, 1948 which
declared that all human beings are born free and equal
in dignity and rights.

2 What is the meaning of the acronym ICCPR? International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights

3 Refers to the convention which seeks to protect and Convention on the Elimination of All Forms
promote equal treatment for women. of Discrimination against Women

4 These are the five (5) general kinds of human rights. Civil, Political, Economic, Social, Cultural
Rights

5 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilian persons Principle of Distinction

and civilian objects must be protected from effects of
military operations. This refers to the…

6 This refers to a set of rights that are read and explained Miranda Warning
by the arresting officer to an arrested person.

7 Republic Act 10353 prohibits and penalizes the criminal Involuntary or Enforced Disappearance
act of…

8 Under R.A. 10353, all police detention facilities must Official and Up-to-Date Register of All
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maintain this document or file: Persons Detained or Confined

9 Refers to a deliberate and aggravated treatment or Other cruel, inhuman and degrading
punishment not enumerated under Section 4 of the Anti- treatment or punishment
Torture Law inflicted by a person in authority or agent
of a person in authority against a person under his/her
custody, which attains a level of severity causing
suffering, gross humiliation or debasement to the latter.

1 Constitutional basis of Anti Torture Law Section 12, Article 3

0

1 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilian persons Principle of Distinction

1 and civilian objects must be protected from effects of
military operations. This refers to the…

1 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilians must Principle of Humane Treatment

2 be treated humanely at all times.

1 Includes HR and IHL principles and treaties. CARHRIHL applicability

3

1 No preconditions CARHRIHL Principles

4

1 No Discrimination CARHRIHL Applicability

5

1 Intentionally directing attacks against the civilian Prohibited Acts in Non International Armed
6 population and civilian objects. Conflict (NIAC)
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1 The state adopts the generally accepted principles of Law of the Land
7 International Law as part of the ____________.

1 Human Rights-Based Policing is the comprehensive, That Police must respect and protect the
8 systematic, and institutional adherence to national or claim-holders.
domestic laws on human rights; and compliance with
international human rights principles, standards, and
practices as well as treaties, conventions, and protocols
related to law enforcement or police functions. What
does it imply to police?

1 Who are considered the duty-bearers? Are state actors who have a particular
9 obligation or responsibility to respect,
promote and realize human rights and to
abstain from human rights violations

2 How can a police officer show that he is strictly When a police officer informs an arrested
0 observing police policies and operational procedures person about his or her Miranda Rights

2 What does to protect human rights means? Implementing laws that provide equal
1 protection to all persons from human rights
violations by state authorities or by non-state
actors.

2 What does to fulfill human rights means? Act of establishing institutions and
2 implementing systems, mechanisms or
procedures that enable people to claim and
enjoy their rights.
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2 When does Participation being applied? When conducting multi-sector consultations,

3 dialogues, and other similar activities that
encourage and enable citizens, NGOs, civil
society, and other sectors of society to
participate in the process of policy or action
planning and other activities related to public
safety, law enforcement, and the protection
of human rights.

2 The following are practical guides on how PNP can Engaging members of the community in
4 apply the Principle of Participation except: constructive dialogue.

2 The following shows PNP are Accountable except: Establishing institutions and implementing
5 systems, mechanisms or procedures that
enable people to claim and enjoy their rights

2 What PNP unit was created pursuant to PNP Human Rights Desks
6 Implementing Rules on Human Rights dated February
14, 1995?

2 What principles does the police officer have to develop? Utmost capacity on human rights
7 consciousness and a recipient of change

2 In a case where a police officer is searching a suspect's Article 12 - Right to Privacy

8 home, which article of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights must be respected by the Philippine
National Police?

2 In a scenario where a police officer uses excessive force Article 3 - Right to Life
9 against a suspect during an arrest, which article of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights must be upheld
by the Philippine National Police?

3 In a case where a police officer is searching a detainee's Article 17 - Right to Property

0 personal belongings, which article of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights must be respected by the
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Philippine National Police?

3 In a situation where a detainee is being held in Article 5 - Freedom from Torture

1 inhumane conditions, which article of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights must be observed by the
Philippine National Police?

3 This refers to a range of varying force choices that are Use of force continuum
2 graded and used according to the situation.

3 What force is appropriate or can be use by the police if Lethal force

3 the offender poses an immediate and serious threat to
the officer or another person?

3 Is a concept or standard that provides law enforcers with Use of Force Continuum
4 guidelines on what level or degree of force may be
asked against a resisting person or group in a given
situation.

3 Which Republic Act states that state and non-state RA 9851

5 armed groups must adhere to International
Humanitarian standards?

3 Who is entitled to equal protection of the law? Everyone

6

3 The following are the guidelines on custodial Put up PNP posters on the Rights of Persons
7 investigation except: Arrested, Detained, or Under Investigation
in a secluded area of police station

3 As a police personnel are we required to Yes

8 memorize/carry a copy of Miranda Warning Pocket
cards?
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3 Does one need a search warrant to legally conduct a Yes

9 search and seizure operation?

4 How long is the validity of a search warrant? 10 days from the date it was issued
0

4 Who is required to conduct a pre-deployment briefing? Police commander/Team Leader

1

4 This law is designed to safeguard military personnel Law of Geneva

2 who are no longer taking part in the fighting and people
not actively involved in hostilities.

4 This law establishes the rights and obligations of Law of Hague

3 belligerents in the conduct of military operations, and
limits the means of harming the enemy.

4 In International Humanitarian Law what do you mean Law in war

4 by jus in bello?

4 When was International Red Cross and Red Crescent 1863

5 Movement founded?

4 The following are the principles of International The principle of equality

6 Humanitarian Law (IHL) except?

4 The following may enforce International Humanitarian Belligerents

7 Law (IHL) except?

4 It means all organized groups and units that belong to a Rebel Groups
8 party to an armed conflict which are under a command
responsible to that party for the conduct of its
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subordinates.

4 It means acts which invite the confidence of an Perfidy

9 adversary to lead him/her to believe he/she is entitled to,
or is obliged to accord, protection under the rules of
International Humanitarian Law, with the intent to
betray that confidence.

5 Refers to a deliberate and aggravated treatment or Other cruel, inhuman and degrading
0 punishment not enumerated under Section 4 of the Anti- treatment or punishment
Torture Law inflicted by a person in authority or agent
of a person in authority against a person under his/her
custody, which attains a level of severity causing
suffering, gross humiliation or debasement to the latter.

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1 This is the document issued by the United Nations Universal Declaration of

General Assembly in December 10, 1948 which Human Rights
declared that all human beings are born free and
equal in dignity and rights.

2 Every person has human rights regardless of age, sex, Universal

race, skin color, religion, language, political or
religious belief, economic status, or any other type of
status. This means that human rights are…

3 These are the five (5) general kinds of human rights. Civil, Political, Economic,
Social, Cultural Rights

4 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not Customary International

legally binding as a treaty. However, signatory UN- Law
Member States are bound to respect the Declaration
because some of its principles or provisions have
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become part of…

5 This United Nations treaty seeks to protect the rights Convention on the Rights
of persons with special needs or disabilities. of Persons with Disabilities

6 Serious violations of international humanitarian law War Crimes

are called…

7 Under the Police Operational Procedures, the use of not allowed

warning shot is generally __________.

8 When checkpoints are ignored, the use of Warning never allowed

Shot is…

9 When dispersing non-violent protesters, are PNP Never

personnel authorized to use firearms?

10 The validity of a search warrant lasts _____ days from ten (10)
date of issue.

11 It means acts which invite the confidence of an Perfidy

adversary to lead him/her to believe he/she is
entitled to, or is obliged to accord, protection under
the rules of International Humanitarian Law, with the
intent to betray that confidence.

12 Means inhumane acts committed in the context of an Apartheid

institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and
domination by one racial group or groups and
committed with the intention of maintaining that
regime.
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13 Serious violations of international humanitarian law War Crimes

are called…

14 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilians must Principle of Humane

be treated humanely at all times. Treatment

15 Includes HR and IHL principles and treaties. CARHRIHL applicability

16 No preconditions CARHRIHL Principles

17 RA 9851 Both parties to the conflict

are held responsible to the
violation of IHL

18 Convention against torture, and other cruel inhuman Core Human Rights Treaty
and degrading treatment or punishment.

19 International Humanitarian Law. Restrict the use of

weapons and methods of
warfare

20 The ______________ in consultation with the DOH

Philippine Red Cross shall authorize the use of the
Red Cross emblem only in times of armed conflict.

21 What are the obligations of duty bearers? They have the obligations
and responsibilities in
relation to the realization
of the rights of claim-
holders.

22 What is the role of PNP in ensuring that all our rights The PNP is mandated to
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are guaranteed and protected? Choose the best enforce the law, prevent
answer? and control crimes,
maintain peace and order,
and ensure public safety
and internal security with
the active support of the
community.

23 What is LOI PAMANA all about? It states that “members of

the Philippine National
Police shall embrace the
highest principles of the
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.

24 How can a police officer show that he is strictly When a police officer
observing police policies and operational procedures informs an arrested person
about his or her Miranda
Rights

25 How can we consider that human rights-based When human rights

policing is fully institutionalized? principles and practices are
taught and applied at all
levels, in both operational
and administrative
functions of the police
organization.

26 How are democratic values best demonstrated by the When police seeks greater
police? participation by the
community in maintaining
peace and order

27 What does Participation in PANTHER principles It is is about the active

means? involvement of the people
in public planning and
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decision-making

28 What principles does the police officer have to Utmost capacity on human
develop? rights consciousness and a
recipient of change

29 What are the projects and activities to prevent human All of the choices
rights?

30 What tools are being developed to conduct case Human Rights Recording
studies and critical analysis of specific HR violations by Analysis Information
police officers? System (HURAIS)

31 In a case where a police officer is searching a Article 12 - Right to Privacy

suspect's home, which article of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights must be respected by
the Philippine National Police?

32 In a scenario where a suspect is being arrested Article 11 - Right to be

without a warrant, which article of the Universal Presumed Innocent Until
Declaration of Human Rights must be followed by the Proven Guilty
Philippine National Police?

33 In a scenario where a detainee is being denied access Article 10 - Right to a Fair

to legal representation, which article of the Universal Trial
Declaration of Human Rights must be respected by
the Philippine National Police?

34 The following are the rights of torture victims except: To testify as a witness on
his own behalf but subject
to cross-examination on
matters covered by direct
examination. His silence
shall not in any manner
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prejudice him;

35 This refers to a range of varying force choices that are Use of force continuum
graded and used according to the situation.

36 It is the observance of the principles and values of Transparency

justice, equity, fairness, and impartiality in all police
policies, plans, decisions, procedures, and all other
actions related to law enforcement and public safety.

37 Can media personalities be allowed to cover a crime No

scene processing?

38 Which is not considered a conduct of police Custodial Investigation

intervention?

39 Listed are the basic police station Checklist on Human No. Of issued human rights
Rights-Based Policing except: clearance

40 As a police personnel are we required to Yes

memorize/carry a copy of Miranda Warning Pocket
cards?

41 Does one need a search warrant to legally conduct a Yes

search and seizure operation?

42 It means fighting between the armed forces of at least International Armed

two states. Conflict

43 What law applies to internal disturbances and other Human Rights Law
situations of internal violence?
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44 It means serious violations of international War Crimes

humanitarian law committed during international or
non-international law committed during international
or non-international armed conflicts.

45 Does International Humanitarian Law applies during No

peace time?

46 An act Defining the Use and Protection of the Red RA 10530

Cross , Red Crescent and Red Crystal Emblems,
Providing Protection for Violations.

47 The following are the principles of International The principle of equality

Humanitarian Law (IHL) except?

48 This refers to a person’s right to be protected from Right to Life

unlawful killing

49 "Non-defended locality" means a locality that fulfills all combatants, as well as

the following mobile weapons and
mobile military equipment,
g conditions, except: must have been evacuated;

50 Means inhumane acts committed in the context of an Apartheid

institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and
domination by one racial group or groups and
committed with the intention of maintaining that
regime.

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1 Refers to the convention which seeks to protect and Convention on the

Elimination of All Forms of
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promote equal treatment for women. Discrimination against

Women

2 These are the five (5) general kinds of human rights. Civil, Political, Economic,
Social, Cultural Rights

3 Serious violations of international humanitarian law War Crimes

are called…

4 Under the Law of the Hague or Laws of War Proper, hors de combat
those who are not participating in hostilities or armed
conflict are referred to as…

5 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilian Principle of Distinction

persons and civilian objects must be protected from
effects of military operations. This refers to the…

6 To arrest a potentially aggressive but unarmed first use verbal commands

person/suspect, PNP personnel must always try to…. to de-escalate the situation

7 Under R.A. 9745, the use of a plastic bag or other Not allowed
materials to cover the head of an arrested person is...

8 Republic Act 10353 prohibits and penalizes the Involuntary or Enforced

criminal act of… Disappearance

9 Under R.A. 10353, the immediate Commanding Principal

Officer or Superior of the unit concerned could be
held liable as a _____________ to the crime of
enforced or involuntary disappearance for acts
committed by him or her that shall have led, assisted,
abetted, or allowed, whether directly or indirectly, the
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commission thereof by his or her subordinates.

10 When dispersing non-violent protesters, are PNP Never

personnel authorized to use firearms?

11 A set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, International Humanitarian

to limit the effects of armed conflict. Law

12 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilian Principle of Distinction

persons and civilian objects must be protected from
effects of military operations. This refers to the…

13 Under International Humanitarian Law, civilians must Principle of Humane

be treated humanely at all times. Treatment

14 RA 9851 Both parties to the conflict

are held responsible to the
violation of IHL

15 Without reservation CARHRIHL Preamble

16 Human Rights-Based Policing is the comprehensive, That Police must respect

systematic, and institutional adherence to national or and protect the claim-
domestic laws on human rights; and compliance with holders.
international human rights principles, standards, and
practices as well as treaties, conventions, and
protocols related to law enforcement or police
functions. What does it imply to police?

17 How was human rights violations committed? If law enforcement officials

deliberately kill a person
when it is not strictly
necessary to protect life
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(for example killing of

peaceful protesters)

18 What is the role of PNP in ensuring that all our rights The PNP is mandated to
are guaranteed and protected? Choose the best enforce the law, prevent
answer? and control crimes,
maintain peace and order,
and ensure public safety
and internal security with
the active support of the
community.

19 How can we consider that human rights-based When human rights

policing is fully institutionalized? principles and practices are
taught and applied at all
levels, in both operational
and administrative
functions of the police
organization.

20 What does the PNP Manual on Police Operational “the excessive use of force
Procedures states? is prohibited” and that “the
use of weapon is justified if
the suspect poses
imminent danger of
causing death or injury to
the police officer or other
persons.”

21 When does PANTHER principles were first introduced October 2010

to the PNP and other National Government Agencies
(NGAs) during a training-workshop entitled
“Mainstreaming Human Rights-Based Approach in
Political Development and Governance Sector”.

22 What does Human Dignity in PANTHER principles Implementing laws that

# Question Answer

means? provide equal protection to

all persons from human
rights violations by state
authorities or by non-state
actors.

23 What principles does the police officer have to Utmost capacity on human
develop? rights consciousness and a
recipient of change

24 How to reduce the incidence of human rights Establish a system of

violations? integrity recognition to
deserving PNP members
who have exemplified to
the cause of human rights

25 What are the projects and activities to prevent human All of the choices
rights?

26 In a scenario where a suspect is being arrested Article 11 - Right to be

without a warrant, which article of the Universal Presumed Innocent Until
Declaration of Human Rights must be followed by the Proven Guilty
Philippine National Police?

27 In a situation where a detainee is being held in Article 9 - Right to Liberty

custody, which article of the Universal Declaration of and Security of Person
Human Rights must be respected by the Philippine
National Police?

28 In a situation where a suspect is being detained, Article 11 - Right to be

which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Presumed Innocent Until
Rights must be observed by the Philippine National Proven Guilty
Police?
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29 In a case where a police officer is searching a Article 17 - Right to

detainee's personal belongings, which article of the Property
Universal Declaration of Human Rights must be
respected by the Philippine National Police?

30 The following are the rights of torture victims except: To testify as a witness on
his own behalf but subject
to cross-examination on
matters covered by direct
examination. His silence
shall not in any manner
prejudice him;

31 This refers to a range of varying force choices that are Use of force continuum
graded and used according to the situation.

32 The following are examples of strict observance of The arrested person was
police policies and operational procedures except: not informed of his or her
rights

33 It is recognizing the people or claim holders of human Empowerment

rights have the power to explore and maximize their
potential.

34 What human rights principle is being applied when Human Dignity

the health and safety of persons under police custody
is ensured.

35 Is a concept or standard that provides law enforcers Use of Force Continuum

with guidelines on what level or degree of force may
be asked against a resisting person or group in a given
situation.

36 International Human rights standards that require law Humane Treatment of

# Question Answer

enforcer not to inflict , instigate, nor tolerate any act Detainees

of torture or ill-treatment , and refuse to obey any
order to do so.

37 Which Republic Act states that state and non-state RA 9851

armed groups must adhere to International
Humanitarian standards?

38 During checkpoint can police officer force any person No

to present their valid I.d.?

39 Who is required to conduct a pre-deployment Police commander/Team

briefing? Leader

40 The following are the people being protected by Combatants who are
International Humanitarian Law except: actively involved in the
fighting or hostilities

41 In International Humanitarian Law what do you mean Law in war

by jus in bello?

42 It applies to any person who “owing to well-founded Refugees

fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion,
nationality, membership of a particular social group or
political opinion, is outside the country of his
nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is

43 It means serious violations of international War Crimes

humanitarian law committed during international or
non-international law committed during international
or non-international armed conflicts.

44 Does International Humanitarian Law applies during No

# Question Answer

peace time?

45 What is the name of the task force organized by the National Task Force to End
government of the Philippines to respond and raise Local Communist Armed
awareness to the ongoing communist rebellion in the Conflict
Philippines?

46 It means all organized groups and units that belong to Rebel Groups
a party to an armed conflict which are under a
command responsible to that party for the conduct of
its subordinates.

47 It means the intentional infliction of conditions of life, Extermination

inter alia, the deprivation of access to food and
medicine, calculated to bring about the destruction of
a part of a population.

48 Refers to a deliberate and aggravated treatment or Other cruel, inhuman and

punishment not enumerated under Section 4 of the degrading treatment or
Anti-Torture Law inflicted by a person in authority or punishment
agent of a person in authority against a person under
his/her custody, which attains a level of severity
causing suffering, gross humiliation or debasement to
the latter.

49 Constitutional basis of Anti Torture Law Section 12, Article 3

50 Known as the Anti-Enforced or Involuntary Republic Act 10353

Disappearance Act of 2012.

uestion Answer

1 What is the meaning of the International Covenant

on Economic, Social,
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acronym ICESCR and Cultural Rights

2 Refers to the convention Convention on the

which seeks to protect and Elimination of All Forms
promote equal treatment for of Discrimination
women. against Women

3 This refers to the convention Convention on the

that seeks to protect Rights of the Child
children.

4 The Universal Declaration of Customary International

Human Rights is not legally Law
binding as a treaty. However,
signatory UN-Member States
are bound to respect the
Declaration because some of
its principles or provisions
have become part of…

5 This refers to a person’s right Right to Life

to be protected from unlawful
killing.

6 This refers to a person’s right Right to Property

to own property.

7 Serious violations of War Crimes

international humanitarian
law are called…

8 Under the Law of the Hague hors de combat

or Laws of War Proper, those
who are not participating in
hostilities or armed conflict
are referred to as…

9 Under International legitimate military

Humanitarian Law, all attacks
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must only be directed at… targets

10 To be legal, PNP Checkpoints Marked police vehicle,

must always comply with the signage, positioned in a
following requirements: well-lighted area, team
leader

11 Under R.A. 9745, the Mental/Psychological

“parading of suspects before Torture
the media” is considered a
form of __________ because it
is similar to a show trial,
public display, or public
humiliation of a detainee or
prisoner.

12 Under R.A. 10353, can the Yes.

Commission on Human
Rights or its duly authorized
representatives conduct
regular, independent,
unannounced, and
unrestricted visits to or
inspection of all places of
detention and confinement?

13 Under the Police Operational not allowed

Procedures, the use of
warning shot is generally
__________.

14 PNP personnel can always Y

serve a Warrant of Arrest at
any time of day or night.

15 Refers to any act by which Torture

severe pain or suffering,
whether physical or mental,
is intentionally inflicted on a
person for such purposes as
obtaining from him/her or
any third person information
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or a confession.

16 Under International Principle of Distinction

Humanitarian Law, civilian
persons and civilian objects
must be protected from
effects of military operations.
This refers to the…

17 It is ____________ to employ Prohibited

means and methods of
warfare of a nature to cause
superfluous injury or
unnecessary sufferings.

18 When checkpoints are Never allowed

ignored, the use of Warning
Shot is…

19 Human Rights-Based Policing That Police must

is the comprehensive, respect and protect the
systematic, and institutional claim-holders.
adherence to national or
domestic laws on human
rights; and compliance with
international human rights
principles, standards, and
practices as well as treaties,
conventions, and protocols
related to law enforcement or
police functions. What does it
imply to police?

20 What do claim holders They are right-holders

means? or social groups that
have particular
entitlements in relation
to duty-bearers.

21 All are considered duty Civilians

bearers except:
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22 What is LOI PAMANA all It states that “members

about? of the Philippine
National Police shall
embrace the highest
principles of the
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.

23 How is Human Rights-Based Through police

Policing best demonstrated professional
by police? competence and
courtesy.

24 What does to fulfill human Act of establishing

rights means? institutions and
implementing systems,
mechanisms or
procedures that enable
people to claim and
enjoy their rights.

25 What does Accountability in The PNP has obligations

PANTHER principles means? to the people or claim
holders of human rights
in terms of conduct and
results

26 The following shows PNP are Establishing institutions

Accountable except: and implementing
systems, mechanisms
or procedures that
enable people to claim
and enjoy their rights

27 What does Non- It is about providing

Discrimination in PANTHER police service to all
principles means? persons without any
bias or prejudice

28 What PNP unit was created Human Rights Desks

pursuant to PNP
Implementing Rules on
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Human Rights dated

February 14, 1995?

29 What office is a conduit to Human Rights Desks

PNP HRAO on various efforts
involving human rights?

30 Individually and collectively, “Champions” and

to strengthen the faith and “Catalysts”
trust of the citizenry in their
police officers as protectors
of human rights, all police
officers shall adopt the
paradigm of human rights-
based policing by being
______________?

31 To review and formulate Human rights protection

policy framework in police
operations must be attuned
to what evolving issues?

32 What tools are being Human Rights

developed to conduct case Recording Analysis
studies and critical analysis Information System
of specific HR violations by (HURAIS)
police officers?

33 In a situation where a Article 9 - Right to

detainee is being held in Liberty and Security of
custody, which article of the Person
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights must be
respected by the Philippine
National Police?

34 In a scenario where a Article 10 - Right to a

detainee is being denied Fair Trial
access to legal
representation, which article
of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights must be
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respected by the Philippine

National Police?

35 The following are the rights To testify as a witness

of torture victims except: on his own behalf but
subject to cross-
examination on matters
covered by direct
examination. His silence
shall not in any manner
prejudice him;

36 It is recognizing the people or Empowerment

claim holders of human
rights have the power to
explore and maximize their
potential.

37 Which of the following is not Conscripting , enlisting ,

considered a crime against or recruiting civilians
humanity? into an armed force or
group other other than
the national armed
forces.

38 Listed are the basic police No. Of issued human

station Checklist on Human rights clearance
Rights-Based Policing except:

39 RA 10350 is also known as Anti-enforced or

involuntary
disappearance Law

40 During checkpoint can police No

officer force any person to
present their valid I.d.?

41 This law establishes the Law of Hague

rights and obligations of
belligerents in the conduct of
military operations, and
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limits the means of harming

the enemy.

42 In International Humanitarian Law in war

Law what do you mean by jus
in bello?

43 The statement “violations of True

International Humanitarian
Law are imprescriptible” is

44 What law applies to internal Human Rights Law

disturbances and other
situations of internal
violence?

45 The following are the The principle of equality

principles of International
Humanitarian Law (IHL)
except?

46 It means the arrest, Enforced Disappearance

detention, or abduction of
persons by, or with the
authorization support or
acquiescence of, a State or a
political organization
followed by a refusal to
acknowledge that deprivation
of freedom or to give
information on the fate or
whereabouts of those
persons, with the intention of
removing from the protection
of the law for a prolonged
period of time.

47 It means acts which invite Perfidy

the confidence of an
adversary to lead him/her to
believe he/she is entitled to,
or is obliged to accord,
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protection under the rules of

International Humanitarian
Law, with the intent to betray
that confidence.

48 Known as the “Philippine Act Republic Act 9851

on Crimes Against
International Humanitarian
Law, Genocide, and Other
Crimes Against Humanity”.

49 Refers to a deliberate and Other cruel, inhuman

aggravated treatment or and degrading
punishment not enumerated treatment or
under Section 4 of the Anti- punishment
Torture Law inflicted by a
person in authority or agent
of a person in authority
against a person under
his/her custody, which
attains a level of severity
causing suffering, gross
humiliation or debasement to
the latter.

50 Constitutional basis of Anti Section 12, Article 3

Torture Law

# Question Answer

1 This is the document issued Universal Declaration of Human

by the United Nations Rights
General Assembly in
December 10, 1948 which
declared that all human
beings are born free and
equal in dignity and rights.

2 Every person has human Universal

rights regardless of age,
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sex, race, skin color,

religion, language, political
or religious belief,
economic status, or any
other type of status. This
means that human rights
are…

3 This refers to the Convention on the Rights of the Child

convention that seeks to
protect children.

4 These are the five (5) Civil, Political, Economic, Social,

general kinds of human Cultural Rights
rights.

5 Under International Principle of Distinction

Humanitarian Law, civilian
persons and civilian objects
must be protected from
effects of military
operations. This refers to
the…

6 To arrest an aggressive but use non-lethal weapons or unarmed

unarmed person/suspect, arrest techniques to subdue the person
PNP personnel must always
try to…

7 Under R.A. 9745, the use of Not allowed

a plastic bag or other
materials to cover the head
of an arrested person is...

8 Under R.A. 9745, the Mental/Psychological Torture

“parading of suspects
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before the media” is

considered a form of
__________ because it is
similar to a show trial,
public display, or public
humiliation of a detainee or
prisoner.

9 Under the Police not allowed

Operational Procedures, the
use of warning shot is
generally __________.

10 It means all organized Rebel Groups

groups and units that
belong to a party to an
armed conflict which are
under a command
responsible to that party for
the conduct of its
subordinates.

11 It means refusing to spare No quarter will be given

the life of anybody, even of
persons manifestly unable
to defend themselves or
who clearly express their
intention to surrender.

12 Known as the “Philippine Republic Act 9851

Act on Crimes Against
International Humanitarian
Law, Genocide, and Other
Crimes Against Humanity”.

13 Constitutional basis of Anti Section 12, Article 3

# Question Answer

Torture Law

14 Without reservation CARHRIHL Preamble

15 Intentionally directing Prohibited Acts in Non International

attacks against the civilian Armed Conflict (NIAC)
population and civilian
objects.

16 The ______________ in DOH

consultation with the
Philippine Red Cross shall
authorize the use of the Red
Cross emblem only in times
of armed conflict.

17 Who are considered the Are state actors who have a particular
duty-bearers? obligation or responsibility to respect,
promote and realize human rights and
to abstain from human rights violations

18 All are considered duty Civilians

bearers except:

19 What are the obligations of They have the obligations and

duty bearers? responsibilities in relation to the
realization of the rights of claim-
holders.

20 What is the role of PNP in The PNP is mandated to enforce the

ensuring that all our rights law, prevent and control crimes,
are guaranteed and maintain peace and order, and ensure
protected? Choose the best public safety and internal security with
answer? the active support of the community.
# Question Answer

21 How can a police officer When a police officer informs an

show that he is strictly arrested person about his or her
observing police policies Miranda Rights
and operational procedures

22 How can the PNP adhere to The PNP is able to comply with a
to National/Domestic and uniform set of principles and practices
International Laws, that is expected from all police officers
Treaties, Standards, and by the international community
Protocols on Human
Rights?

23 What does the PNP Manual “the excessive use of force is

on Police Operational prohibited” and that “the use of
Procedures states? weapon is justified if the suspect poses
imminent danger of causing death or
injury to the police officer or other
persons.”

24 How is Human Rights- Through police professional

Based Policing best competence and courtesy.
demonstrated by police?

25 When does respect for rule When the police practices

of law and civilian accountability for all its actions or, as
supremacy is best the case may be, inaction on matters
exemplified by the police? related to the protection of people’s
legal rights

26 The following are practical Police commanders must be well-

guide of the Principle of acquainted with their supervisory and
Accountability except: management roles, including the scope
of their authority to impose
administrative sanctions against erring
police personnel. Failure to impose
appropriate sanctions only embolden
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erring

27 What does Non- It is about providing police service to

Discrimination in all persons without any bias or
PANTHER principles prejudice
means?

28 The following are practical Under any circumstance, the police

guide of Non should never use foul language or
Discrimination in words that discriminate, belittle, or
PANTHER Principle disrespect the dignity of people
except: whether they are law-abiding citizens,
suspects, or persons under custody. It
must be remembered that
professionalism and courtesy must be
displayed in word and in deed.

29 What does Transparency in That the PNP, as much as practicable

PANTHER principles and without risk to national security or
means? public safety, allows the public to gain
access to policies, plans, documents,
rules and regulations, and other
information that affects their safety,
security, and well-being

30 The following are practical Act of establishing institutions and

guide of Transparency in implementing systems, mechanisms or
PANTHER Principle procedures that enable people to claim
except: and enjoy their rights.

31 What does Human Dignity Implementing laws that provide equal

in PANTHER principles protection to all persons from human
means? rights violations by state authorities or
by non-state actors.

32 What PNP unit was created Human Rights Desks

# Question Answer

pursuant to PNP
Implementing Rules on
Human Rights dated
February 14, 1995?

33 In a scenario where a police Article 3 - Right to Life

officer uses excessive force
against a suspect during an
arrest, which article of the
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights must be
upheld by the Philippine
National Police?

34 In a case where a police Article 17 - Right to Property

officer is searching a
detainee's personal
belongings, which article of
the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights must be
respected by the Philippine
National Police?

35 In a scenario where a Article 10 - Right to a Fair Trial

detainee is being denied
access to legal
representation, which
article of the Universal
Declaration of Human
Rights must be respected by
the Philippine National
Police?

36 The presumption of Prove the defendant’s guilt

innocence relates to the
prosecution’s obligations to
do what?
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37 Human rights principle that Transparency

allows the public to gain
access to policies, plans,
documents, rules and
regulation without risking
the national security or
public safety.

38 It is providing the same Equal Protection

quality of service to all
people regardless of their
age, sex, economic and
political status, religion,
ethnic background, and any
other status.

39 International human rights Respectful Treatment

standards that emphasizes
not to use force except
when strictly necessary and
to the minimum extent
required under the
circumstances.

40 An action to be taken to tress Debfriefing

personnel who were
engaged in armed
encounters or violent
incidents.

41 International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict

Law (IHL) is also known as

42 It means fighting on the Non-International Armed Conflict

territory of a State between
the regular armed forces
and identifiable armed
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groups, or between armed

groups fighting one
another.

43 The statement “violations True

of International
Humanitarian Law are
imprescriptible” is

44 It means inhumane acts Apartheid

committed in the context of
an institutionalized regime
of systematic oppression
and domination by one
racial group or groups and
committed with the
intention of maintaining
that regime.

45 What is the purpose of To limit the effects of armed conflict.

International Humanitarian It lays out the responsibilities of states
Law (IHL)? and non-state armed groups during an
armed conflict.

46 The following are the The principle of equality

principles of International
Humanitarian Law (IHL)
except?

47 An act Defining the Use RA 10530

and Protection of the Red
Cross , Red Crescent and
Red Crystal Emblems,
Providing Protection for
Violations.
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48 "Protected person" in an a person wounded, sick or

armed conflict means any shipwrecked, whether civilian or
of the following, except: military

49 Known as the “Philippine Republic Act 9851

Act on Crimes Against
International Humanitarian
Law, Genocide, and Other
Crimes Against Humanity”.

50 Refers to any act by which Torture

severe pain or suffering,
whether physical or mental,
is intentionally inflicted on
a person for such purposes
as obtaining from him/her
or any third person
information or a confession.

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