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Viewing cable 07MANILA1034, SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL MIXTER

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07MANILA1034 2007-03-30 09:09 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Manila
VZCZCXRO9730
OO RUEHCHI RUEHDT RUEHHM
DE RUEHML #1034/01 0890909
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 300909Z MAR 07
FM AMEMBASSY MANILA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 5902
INFO RUEHZS/ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS IMMEDIATE
RUEHBJ/AMEMBASSY BEIJING IMMEDIATE 6051
RUEHGH/AMCONSUL SHANGHAI IMMEDIATE 0044
RHHMUNA/CDRUSPACOM HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC IMMEDIATE
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC IMMEDIATE
RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MANILA 001034 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OREP PREL PHUM PTER EAID RP
SUBJECT: SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL MIXTER 
 
MANILA 00001034  001.2 OF 002 
 
 
1.  (SBU) Summary. Embassy warmly welcomes members of 
Staffdel Mixter to the Philippines!  We have a packed 
schedule for you that includes meetings on counterterrorism, 
U.S.-Philippine military cooperation, unlawful killings, and 
Peace Corps issues.  You are coming to the Philippines at an 
important time.  The Armed Forces of the Philippines is 
demonstrating impressive combat prowess in ongoing operations 
against Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists on the 
island of Jolo.  Under the leadership of Chief of Staff 
General Esperon, the Armed Forces of the Philippines is fully 
committed to the Defense Reform and Battalion Retraining 
Programs.  Following advice from the Melo Commission on 
unlawful killings, the Philippine government has undertaken 
additional actions to address the issue.  You will be meeting 
with several key military and civilian government officials 
who will be able to provide you first-hand insights into 
these issues.  We have also planned Saturday site visits to 
observe the work of two committed Peace Corps volunteers in 
the Subic Bay area.  End Summary. 
 
INCREASED COMBAT PROWESS 
------------------------ 
 
2.  (SBU) With U.S. support, the Armed Forces of the 
Philippines (AFP) is demonstrating impressive combat prowess 
in its ongoing counterterrorism operations on the southern 
island of Jolo.  AFP troops -- including soldiers, Marines, 
airmen, and sailors -- have remained engaged in sustained 
action against Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists 
since August 1, 2006.  Improved operational readiness rates 
for aircraft and vessels, casualty treatment, night 
helicopter medical evacuations, and tactical field skills are 
directly attributable to U.S. training, advice, and 
assistance.  Successful operations have led to the deaths in 
military operations of Khadaffy Janjalani and Abu Solaiman, 
the top two leaders of the Abu Sayyaf Group, and kept Jemaah 
Islamiyah terrorists on the run. 
 
COMMITMENT TO DEFENSE REFORM 
---------------------------- 
 
3.  (SBU) Philippine Defense Reform Program is transforming 
the Philippine military into a more transparent, accountable, 
and effective institution.  This U.S.-supported effort aims 
at a complete restructuring of the military establishment 
ranging from personnel management and logistics to 
acquisition and training.  With the advice of the Joint U.S. 
Military Assistance Group and a 13-member team of U.S. 
experts, the AFP and Department of National Defense have 
already registered significant gains. U.S. Special Force 
troops are helping jump-start the newly begun Battalion 
Retraining Program, which will retrain all 72 Army and 12 
Marine battalions. 
 
 
URGING ACTION AGAINST UNLAWFUL KILLINGS 
--------------------------------------- 
 
4.  (SBU) A serious negative factor in this otherwise 
positive picture is the increase in reports of unlawful 
killings.  Such killings, committed by security forces, the 
Communist New People's Army, and local criminals, were common 
during the Marcos dictatorship, and have continued, albeit 
with less frequency, since that time.  Over the past one to 
two years, however, there has been a troubling increase in 
reports of unlawful killings.  As friends and allies, we are 
concerned about such killings, whoever is responsible, but 
particularly about allegations that members of the security 
forces have been involved.  Addressing unlawful killings in a 
serious, effective way and ensuring that Philippine 
authorities bring those responsible to justice is important 
to the U.S.-Philippine relationship and, of course, to the 
Philippines' own democratic development. 
 
5.  (U) We are encouraged that President Arroyo has taken 
several steps to address this problem, including establishing 
a police task force, called Task Force Usig ("to prosecute"), 
to investigate the killings and to file charges against the 
murderers, as well as a commission under the leadership of 
former Philippine Supreme Court Justice Melo.  The Melo 
Commission has examined this problem and made policy 
recommendations, on which the Government has promptly acted. 
The Philippine Government also invited a UN Special 
Rapporteur, Philip Alston, to inquire into the issue.  In his 
report, Alston cites the Philippine Government's recognition 
 
MANILA 00001034  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
of the gravity of the problem, expresses concern about the 
views of the armed forces, and states that the various 
measures ordered by President Arroyo in response to the Melo 
Commission report constitute important first steps, but much 
remains to be done. 
 
6.  (U) The Melo Commission report concluded that: 
circumstantial evidence linked "some elements" of the 
military to the killings, but given the lack of witnesses 
there is insufficient evidence to support successful 
prosecutions or convictions; there is no official or 
sanctioned policy by the military or its civilian superiors 
to resort to illegal liquidations; there is no definitive 
accounting of the actual number of killings, but "even one is 
too many"; the killing of journalists is mostly attributable 
to reprisals from politicians, warlords, or business 
interests, rather than agents of the government; and, 
prosecutions have been more successful when there is a 
greater willingness of witnesses to testify.  The report also 
stated that President Arroyo's resolve to stop these killings 
has been made clear, both in public statements and through 
actions such as the creation of Task Force Usig and the Melo 
Commission itself. 
 
7.  (U) Six soldiers have been identified with involvement in 
the killing of local leftists, journalists, and others thus 
far.  Four have been charged and two are already under 
arrest.  Opposition groups claim even more military 
involvement.  The killing of civilians by security forces 
without corresponding prosecution greatly undermines the rule 
of law, creating a culture of impunity that itself undermines 
democracy.  We have consistently urged our Filipino 
counterparts to address the problem squarely, investigate the 
allegations of Philippine military or police involvement, and 
hold any perpetrators accountable.  Your trip is an 
opportunity to reiterate to senior military, police, and 
civilian leaders the need to take decisive action to resolve 
the issue of unlawful killings, which threatens to tarnish 
the impressive victories the armed forces is winning in the 
field. 
 
LONG LEGACY OF PEACE CORPS SERVICE 
---------------------------------- 
 
8.  (U) The Peace Corps Program in the Philippines dates back 
to 1961, when 130 volunteers arrived for classroom 
assignments in language, math, and science.  The program 
remained primarily focused on classroom instruction until the 
1970s, when it shifted to social and economic development in 
the rural areas.  In the 1980's, the Philippine Departments 
of Education, Environment, and Agriculture provided a 
framework for programs in their respective areas of 
responsibility; the Peace Corps supplied volunteers 
accordingly.  The program was suspended in 1990 due to 
security concerns, but resumed two years later to launch 
small island development efforts in the provinces of 
Catanduanes, Romblon, and Batanes in Luzon.  At present, 
there are more than 100 volunteers spread throughout the 
country serving in teacher training programs, coastal 
resources management, water sanitation, and park and 
protected area community development.  To date, more than 
8,500 volunteers have served in the Philippines since 1961. 
You will be visiting two such volunteers in the Subic Bay 
area, two hours north of Manila, both of whom work with 
organizations that provide services to orphans, foster 
children, and children with special needs. 
 
Visit Embassy Manila's Classified website: 
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eap/manila/index. cfm 
KENNEY