Règle correspondante
Philippines
Practice Relating to Rule 5. Definition of Civilians
The Philippine Army Soldier’s Handbook on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (2006) notes in its glossary:
Civilian person – means any person who does not belong to the armed forces and does not take part in a “levee en masse.” In case of doubt whether a person is a civilian or not, that person shall be considered as a civilian.
Civilian population – comprises of all persons who are civilian. The presence of individuals other than civilian persons does not deprive the population of its civilian character.
Philippines, Philippine Army Soldier’s Handbook on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, A Practical Guide for Internal Security Operations, 2006, p. 67, Glossary.
