Responsibilities of the National Peace and Order Council (NPOC)
- Contribute to National Security Council’s strategies on peace and order
- Coordinate and monitor peace and order plans nationwide
- Provide forum for interdisciplinary dialogue on peace and order issues
- Carry out additional duties as directed by the President
Duties and Functions of Sub-National Councils (RPOC, PPOC, CPOC, MPOC)
- Serve as forums for dialogue on peace and order, including insurgency
- Recommend measures to improve peace, order, and public safety locally
- Recommend efforts to coordinate internal security operations among civil, military, and police authorities
- Apply moral suasion or recommend sanctions against local officials supporting Communist rebels
- Monitor livelihood and infrastructure projects aimed at isolating rural and indigenous communities from insurgents
- Manage Civilian Volunteer Organizations under PNP supervision
- Perform other tasks assigned by law, the President, or NPOC
NPOC Secretariat
- Headed by Deputy Director General (DDG) of National Security Council (NSC)
- Handles administrative and technical activities for Peace and Order Councils across government levels
- Coordinates with government agencies to ensure integrated and focused actions
- Regional Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) heads RPOC Secretariat
- Most senior DILG officer heads secretariats at provincial, city, and municipal levels, assisted by council chair’s regular staff
Regional Internal Security Operations (ISO) Coordinating Center
- Created within each region under RPOC to coordinate ISO efforts among civil, military, and police agencies
- Infantry Division Commander or equivalent acts as Coordinating Officer
- Presidential Assistant for the region mobilizes civilian agencies for coordination
Kalayaan Barangay
- List prepared by Department of Defense identifying key remote and indigenous areas
- Amendable with approval of Unified Area Commander
- Supports delivery of livelihood and infrastructure programs aimed at isolating communities from Communist rebel influence
Repealing Clause
- Prior orders inconsistent with this Executive Order are superseded
Effectivity
- Order takes immediate effect upon issuance on January 5, 2009