Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 366)
Executive Order No. 366 further amends Executive Order No. 309, s. of 1987.
The purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of the Peace and Order Council (POC) by expanding its membership and extending its infrastructure to the barangay level.
The NPOC is composed of key cabinet secretaries such as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (Chairman), Secretary of National Defense (Vice-Chairman), other secretaries like Justice, Social Welfare, Public Works, Trade, Labor, Education, Health, Environment, Press Secretary, heads of agencies like the National Police Commission, National Bureau of Investigation, Armed Forces, Philippine National Police, representatives from the private sector, and others as specified.
The Barangay Peace and Order Committee serves as the implementing arm of the City/Municipal Peace and Order Council, tasked with monitoring peace and order programs, gathering information, checking criminal activities, maintaining coordination with higher councils, formulating plans, supervising community-based anti-crime groups, and reporting on peace and order situations.
The Punong Barangay (Barangay Captain) serves as the Chairman of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee.
The committee consists of the Punong Barangay (Chairman), Chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan, a member of the Lupon Tagapamayapa, a Barangay Tanod, a public school teacher, a representative of the interfaith group, a senior citizen, at least three members from Barangay-Based Anti-Crime or neighborhood Watch Groups or an NGO representative, and a PNP officer designated by the chief of police.
The necessary funds for the Barangay Peace and Order Committee's operation shall be appropriated by the City/Municipal and Barangay Government from any available local funds.
A Special Action Committee composed of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, Secretary of Justice, AFP Chief of Staff, PNP Chief, and a private sector representative.
The Chairman of the Peace and Order Council, upon the direction of the President, may expand council membership, issue directives and guidelines, and promulgate implementing rules and regulations to ensure effective implementation of the order.
Functions include monitoring and coordinating peace and order programs, gathering information, checking criminal activities, identifying deviant individuals for referral, maintaining dialogue with higher councils, formulating peace and order plans, supervising anti-crime movements, assessing peace and order situations, and performing other assigned functions by higher councils.