Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT WITHHOLDING OPERATIONAL FUNDS OF UNITS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES IMPLICATED IN GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
Congress Author
Date filed
July 1, 2013
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00449
FULL TITLE : AN ACT WITHHOLDING OPERATIONAL FUNDS OF UNITS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES IMPLICATED IN GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
ABSTRACT : Encourages the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) chain of command to ensure that their units uphold and respect human rights at all times in the discharge of their duties, especially during counterinsurgency operations.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : TINIO, ANTONIO L.
DATE FILED : 2013-07-01
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
NATURE : Reform
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Colmenares (003 2013-07-24) 2. Ilagan (003 2013-07-24)
3. Hicap (003 2013-07-24) 4. Zarate (003 2013-07-24)
5. De Jesus (003 2013-07-24) 6. Ridon (003 2013-07-24)
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY ON 2013-07-23

Abstract

Encourages the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) chain of command to ensure that their units uphold and respect human rights at all times in the discharge of their duties, especially during counterinsurgency operations.

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