Functions and Responsibilities of the National Peace and Order Council (NPOC)
- Contributes to the formulation of strategies effective to deal with peace and order issues.
- Coordinates and monitors peace and order plans throughout the country.
- Provides a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue on peace and order problems.
- Performs other duties as may be directed by the President.
Duties of the Regional, Provincial, City, and Municipal Peace and Order Councils
- Serve as forums for discussing peace and order concerns, including insurgency.
- Recommend measures to improve peace and public safety, including anti-insurgency.
- Coordinate internal security operations among civil authorities, military, and police.
- Exert moral suasion or recommend sanctions against officials supporting Communist rebels.
- Monitor livelihood and infrastructure programs targeting remote and indigenous populations.
- Have authority over Civilian Volunteer Organizations under PNP supervision.
- Perform additional functions assigned by law, the President, or NPOC.
Secretariat and Administrative Support
- NPOC Secretariat headed by a Deputy Director General of the National Security Council (NSC).
- Secretariat handles administrative and technical functions and coordinates government activities related to peace and order.
- Regional DILG Director heads the RPOC Secretariat.
- Senior DILG officer serves as Secretariat head at provincial, city, and municipal levels.
- Secretariat staff assisted by the regular personnel of the respective council chairman.
Regional Internal Security Operations (ISO) Coordinating Center
- Established in each region under the RPOC.
- Coordinates internal security operations involving civil authorities, military, and police.
- Infantry Division Commander acts as Coordinating Officer.
- Presidential Assistant for the Region mobilizes civilian agencies to support the Infantry Division Commander.
Kalayaan Barangay and Development Initiatives
- The Department of Defense prepares the Kalayaan Barangay list.
- List may be amended with approval from the Unified Area Commander.
- Aims to facilitate livelihood and infrastructure projects to isolate remote rural and indigenous populations from Communist leaders and agitators.
Repealing Clause
- Prior inconsistent issuances on Peace and Order Council organization and functions are superseded by this Executive Order.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect immediately upon signing.