Further Reorganizing the Peace and Order Council

Case Overview and Summary

Reorganization of the Peace and Order Council

- National Peace and Order Council (NPOC)
• Chaired by the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (SILG). (Sec. 1a)
• Members include various Cabinet Secretaries, military and law enforcement heads, and 3 private sector representatives appointed by the President. (Sec. 1a)

- Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC)
• Composed of provincial governors, mayors of highly urbanized cities, league of municipalities presidents, regional counterparts of NPOC member agencies. (Sec. 1b)
• Chairman and Vice-Chairman appointed by SILG with President's approval. (Sec. 1b)
• 3 private sector representatives appointed by RPOC Chairman. (Sec. 1b)

- Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC)
• Composed of provincial counterparts of NPOC member agencies. (Sec. 1c)
• Chaired by Provincial Governor, Vice-Chaired by Vice Governor. (Sec. 1c)
• 1 representative from Sangguniang Lalawigan chosen by its members. (Sec. 1c)
• 3 private sector representatives appointed by PPOC Chairman with approval of military and police commanders. (Sec. 1c)

- City/Municipal Peace and Order Council (CPOC/MPOC)
• Composed of city/municipal counterparts of NPOC member agencies. (Sec. 1d)
• Chaired by Mayor, Vice-Chaired by Vice Mayor. (Sec. 1d)
• 1 representative from Sangguniang Panlungsod/Bayan chosen by its members. (Sec. 1d)
• 3 private sector representatives appointed by CPOC/MPOC Chairman. (Sec. 1d)

- NPOC Responsibilities (Sec. 2)
• Contribute strategies to National Security Council on peace and order. (Sec. 2a)
• Coordinate and monitor peace and order plans. (Sec. 2b)
• Provide forum for dialogue on peace and order issues. (Sec. 2c)
• Perform other duties directed by the President. (Sec. 2d)

- Sub-National Councils' Duties and Functions (Sec. 3)
• Provide forum for dialogue on peace, order, and insurgency issues. (Sec. 3a)
• Recommend measures to improve peace, order, and public safety. (Sec. 3b)
• Recommend measures to converge civil, military, and police security efforts. (Sec. 3c)
• Apply moral suasion or recommend sanctions against local executives supporting rebels. (Sec. 3d)
• Monitor livelihood and infrastructure programs to isolate rural areas from rebels. (Sec. 3e)
• Perform other functions assigned by law, President, or NPOC. (Sec. 3f)

- NPOC Secretariat (Sec. 4)
• Headed by designated Deputy Director General of National Security Council. (Sec. 4)
• Handles administrative and technical activities of Peace and Order Councils. (Sec. 4)
• Coordinates and monitors internal security operations convergence. (Sec. 4)
• RPOC Secretariat headed by DILG Regional Director. (Sec. 4)
• PPOC/CPOC/MPOC Secretariats headed by senior DILG officer. (Sec. 4)

- Regional ISO Coordinating Center (Sec. 5)
• Created under each RPOC to coordinate internal security operations. (Sec. 5)
• Infantry Division Commander acts as Coordinating Officer. (Sec. 5)
• Presidential Assistant for the Region mobilizes civilian agencies. (Sec. 5)

- Kalayaan Barangay (Sec. 6)
• List drawn up by Department of Defense may be amended with approval of Unified Area Commander. (Sec. 6)
• To provide livelihood and infrastructure programs in remote rural and indigenous areas to isolate them from rebel influence. (Sec. 6)

- Repealing Clause (Sec. 7)
• Prior issuances inconsistent with this Order are superseded. (Sec. 7)

- Effectivity (Sec. 8)
• This Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 8)