QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 366)
The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government chairs the National Peace and Order Council.
The Barangay Peace and Order Committee is composed of the Punong Barangay as Chairman, the Chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan, a member of the Lupon Tagapamayapa, a Barangay Tanod, a public school teacher designated by the school head, a representative of the interfaith group, a senior citizen, at least three members of existing Barangay-Based Anti-Crime or Neighborhood Watch Groups or an NGO representative, and a PNP officer designated by the Chief of Police.
The functions include monitoring and coordinating peace and order programs, serving as an information-gathering mechanism, monitoring criminal activities, identifying deviant behavior for referral, maintaining coordination with higher peace and order councils and law enforcement, formulating plans to improve peace and order, supervising community-based anti-crime movements, submitting periodic peace and order assessments, and performing other functions assigned by higher councils.
Yes, the membership of the Peace and Order Council can be expanded. The Chairman of the Peace and Order Council, upon the direction of the President of the Philippines, is authorized to expand the membership as may be necessary.
The Special Action Committee, composed of key Cabinet Secretaries, the AFP Chief of Staff, the PNP Chief, and a private sector representative, is organized to take action on any critical or emergency peace and order situations.
The City/Municipal and Barangay Government are responsible for appropriating the necessary funds for the operation of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee from available local funds.
Twelve representatives from the private sector representing academic, civic, religious, youth, labor, legal, business, media, women, cooperative, cultural minority, and people's organizations are appointed as regular members.
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the RPOC are appointed by the Chairman of the National Peace and Order Council.
The Punong Barangay, as Chairman of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee, may appoint additional sectoral representatives as necessary based on the needs and situation in the area.