Office of the Chief for Law of Armed Conflict, Philippine Army

25/09/2026

07/09/2026

The Office of the Chief for Law of Armed Conflict, Philippine Army (OCLOAC, PA) was invited to provide a Resource Speaker during the Service Orientation Pre-deployment Program to the 555 newly commissioned 2LTs (362 members of OCC Class 64-2026, 190 members of the OCC-ROTC Class 03-2026, one (1) OCC Class 63-2025, and two (2) Foreign Service Academy Graduates). Said activity was facilitated by the Personnel Management Center, PA at the Ricarte Hall, PAOCH, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
OCLOAC was represented by its Monitoring, Inquiry and Legal Branch (MILB) Chief and CivHR Mary Grace S Candalera RN, MMPA (Admin Asst/ Researcher) who provided lectures on the 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (𝐇𝐑) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 (𝐈𝐇𝐋), 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐇𝐋 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 and Civilians' Direct Participation in Hostilities (DPH).

07/09/2026

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Training of Trainors (T0T) on ATA 2020 and TFPSA CY 2026 3ID,PA Leg
H3ID, Camp General Macario B. Peralta Jr., Jamindan, Capiz — The OCLOAC,PA and the Philippine Army Spearhead Troopers 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division Philippine Army successfully conducted the 5th Leg of the Training of Trainers (T0T) Workshop on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act (TFPSA) from 24 to 26 August 2026.
Division Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) —comprising of key Legal, Operations, Intelligence, and Civil-Military Operations (CMO) personnel—participated in the intensive training designed to harden legal operational capabilities and deepen comprehension of ATA 2020.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the OCLOAC,PA; ICOE, the Anti-Terrorism Council Program Management Center (ATC-PMC), and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) delivered specialized briefings on:
Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) methodologies and White Area Operations
Legal frameworks governing tactical surveillance, terrorist designation, and proscription under ATA and TFPSA
Strategic impacts and operational ex*****on of terrorist designation and proscription
The capacity-building initiative reinforces the Philippine Army's commitment to legal accuracy, human rights adherence, and operational efficiency in counter-terrorism operations.

03/08/2026

🇵🇭 PHILIPPINE ARMY COMMEMORATES 77th INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW MONTH 2026

The Philippine Army joins the nation in commemorating 77th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month 2026, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to human dignity, the protection of civilians, and the Rule of Law in the fulfillment of its constitutional mandate.

With this year’s theme, “Pinalakas na Ugnayan at Pagkakaisa sa Pagsulong ng IHL,” the Army recognizes that promoting and protecting humanitarian principles is a shared responsibility that calls for stronger cooperation and unity among government institutions, security forces, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders.

As the Philippine Army continues to strengthen its capabilities and adapt to the evolving security environment, IHL, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law remain deeply embedded in its doctrine, training, leadership development, planning, and operations—ensuring that every mission is carried out with professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for human dignity.

Together, let us strengthen our commitment to peace and security, the preservation of human dignity, and the advancement of a just and humane society.

03/08/2026

🇵🇭 PHILIPPINE ARMY COMMEMORATES 77th INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW MONTH 2026

The Philippine Army joins the nation in commemorating 77th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month 2026, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to human dignity, the protection of civilians, and the Rule of Law in the fulfillment of its constitutional mandate.

With this year’s theme, “Pinalakas na Ugnayan at Pagkakaisa sa Pagsulong ng IHL,” the Army recognizes that promoting and protecting humanitarian principles is a shared responsibility that calls for stronger cooperation and unity among government institutions, security forces, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders.

As the Philippine Army continues to strengthen its capabilities and adapt to the evolving security environment, IHL, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law remain deeply embedded in its doctrine, training, leadership development, planning, and operations—ensuring that every mission is carried out with professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for human dignity.

Together, let us strengthen our commitment to peace and security, the preservation of human dignity, and the advancement of a just and humane society.










#𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆

02/08/2026

🇵🇭 PHILIPPINE ARMY COMMEMORATES 77th INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW MONTH 2026






#𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱

30/07/2026

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Training of Trainors (T0T) on ATA 2020 and TFPSA CY 2026 1ID,PA Leg

LABANGAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — The OCLOAC,PA and the 1st Infantry "Tabak" Division, Philippine Army successfully conducted the 4th Leg of the Training of Trainers (T0T) Workshop on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act (TFPSA) at the EP Clubhouse, H1D, PA Camp Sang-an Upper Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur, from 22 to 24 July 2026.

Division Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) —comprising of key Legal, Operations, Intelligence, and Civil-Military Operations (CMO) personnel—participated in the intensive training designed to harden legal operational capabilities and deepen comprehension of ATA 2020.

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the OCLOAC,PA; ICOE, the Anti-Terrorism Council Program Management Center (ATC-PMC), and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) delivered specialized briefings on:

Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) methodologies and White Area Operations
Legal frameworks governing tactical surveillance, terrorist designation, and proscription under ATA and TFPSA
Strategic impacts and operational ex*****on of terrorist designation and proscription

The capacity-building initiative reinforces the Philippine Army's commitment to legal accuracy, human rights adherence, and operational efficiency in counter-terrorism operations.

15/07/2026

15/07/2026

In armed conflicts, millions struggle to access food due to destroyed farms, blocked aid, and rising costs, among others.
🍽️ Food is a basic human need. Shouldn't be a luxury.