“A commander who is captured and taken hostage ceases to have control over his subordinates and his orders should not be followed. No negotiation should be made with terrorists even when they threaten to kill unit Commanders or any AFP personnel taken hostage.”

(05 Jan 2007 Command Guidance #1: Rules of Engagement on Commanders Taken Hostage or Captured)

LTGEN ROMEO P TOLENTINO AFP, Former CGPA