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Practice Relating to Rule 8. Definition of Military Objectives
Section I. Presence of civilians within or near military objectives
III. Military Manuals
The Philippine Army Soldier’s Handbook on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (2006) notes in its glossary: “Civilian in military objective – A military objective remains a military objective even if civilian persons are in it. The civilian persons within such an objective or its immediate surroundings share the danger to which it is exposed.” 
Philippines, Philippine Army Soldier’s Handbook on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, A Practical Guide for Internal Security Operations, 2006, p. 67, Glossary.