Annual Report 2012–2013 Villagers returning home as the sun sets in the Philippines. UN Photo by Oddbjorn Monsen. The Philippines The APF undertook two specialist capacity projects with the Philippines Commission on Human Rights following the conclusion of the capacity assessment project. The first, from 23–24 January 2013, was a retreat and dialogue for the Commissioners to discuss the Commission’s strategic directions and governance issues. The second, from 27–29 May 2013, was a retreat and dialogue for the senior managers and directors of the Commission to discuss operational and governance issues. 1. Enhance members’ institutional capacity to promote and protect human rights | 23