Purpose and policy of coordinated peace efforts
- The order recognizes that threats to peace and order posed by criminality, insurgency and subversion require dedicated efforts from all government officials and citizens.
- The order affirms the duty of local governments, law enforcement agencies, prosecution services, and similar government institutions to assist the Chief Executive in enforcing laws and administering justice.
- The order mandates that government peace-and-order efforts must be fully coordinated to effectively prevent and suppress criminality and maintain public order and safety.
- The order declares the critical importance of citizen participation in peace and order.
Peace and Order Council levels and composition
- The Peace and Order Council is reorganized at the national, regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels under Section 1.
- The councils are constituted with members from the relevant government departments and agencies wherever applicable, plus private sector representation and sanggunian representation at sub-national levels under Section 1.
- The National Peace and Order Council is composed as follows under Section 1(a):
- The Secretary of Local Government as Chairman
- The Secretary of National Defense as Vice-Chairman
- The Secretary of Justice
- The Secretary of Social Welfare and Development
- The Press Secretary
- The Director of the National Security Council
- The Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights
- The Chairman of the National Peace Commission
- The Director of the National Bureau of Investigation
- The Executive Director of the Dangerous Drugs Board
- The AFP Chief of Staff
- The Chief of the Philippine Constabulary
- Three (3) private sector representatives appointed by the Chairman, representing academic, civic and religious organizations
- The Regional Peace and Order Council is composed of the regional counterparts of the national members listed in Section 1(a), where applicable, under Section 1(b):
- The regional Director of the Department of Local Government serves as Chairman
- The Chairman appoints three (3) private sector representatives, upon consultation with council members
- Departments, offices, and agencies with no regional and/or field offices may deputize their representatives on the sub-national levels
- The Provincial Peace and Order Council is composed of the provincial counterparts of the national members listed in Section 1(a), where applicable, under Section 1(c):
- The Provincial Governor serves as Chairman
- There is one representative of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, chosen by it from among its members
- The Chairman appoints three (3) private sector representatives, upon consultation with council members
- Departments, offices, and agencies with no provincial and/or field offices may deputize their representatives on the provincial level
- The City or Municipal Peace and Order Council is composed of the city or municipal counterparts of the national members listed in Section 1(a), where applicable, under Section 1(d):
- The City or Municipal Mayor serves as Chairman
- There is one representative of the appropriate sanggunian:
- The Sangguniang Panlungsod for a city, or
- The Sangguniang Bayan for a municipality,
- chosen by the Sanggunian from among its members
- The Chairman appoints three (3) private sector representatives, upon consultation with council members at that level
- Departments, offices, and agencies with no city, municipal and/or field offices may deputize their representatives on the city or municipal levels
National Council powers and responsibilities
- The national-level Peace and Order Council is responsible for preparing and recommending proposals, measures, thrusts and strategies to effectively respond to peace and order problems for approval of the President under Section 2(a).
- The national council must coordinate and monitor peace and order plans, projects, and the operation of:
- Civilian Volunteer Self-Defense Organizations, and
- such other counter-insurgency programs and activities under Section 2(b).
- The national council must perform other duties and functions assigned by the President under Section 2(c).
Sub-national Council duties and reporting
- Regional, provincial, and city/municipal councils must formulate plans and recommend measures that improve or enhance peace and order and public safety in their respective areas under Section 3(a).
- They must monitor implementation of peace and order programs and projects at their respective levels, including the operation of:
- Civilian Volunteer Self-Defense Organizations, and
- such other counter-insurgency programs and activities under Section 3(b).
- They must conduct periodic assessments of the prevailing peace and order situation in their areas and submit reports with recommendations to the Chairman of the National Peace and Order Council under Section 3(c).
- They must perform all other functions assigned by law, the President, or the National Peace and Order Council under Section 3(d).
Peace and Order Council Secretariat
- A Peace and Order Council Secretariat is created to handle the administrative and technical activities of the peace and order council across government levels under Section 4.
- The Secretariat must prepare plans and programs for consideration of the councils under Section 4.
- The Secretariat must supervise, direct, and monitor the implementation of approved policies, plans, and programs for the council under Section 4.
- The Secretariat must undertake liaisoning and coordination with appropriate government agencies and provide a forum for inter-disciplinary dialogue and deliberation on major issues and problems affecting peace and order under Section 4.
- The Chairman of the National Police Commission acts as Secretary General under Section 4, assisted by:
- regular staff personnel of the National Police Commission, and
- representatives of the various government offices and agencies composing the National Peace and Order Council.
Implementing rules, supersession, and effectivity
- The National Peace and Order Council must issue appropriate implementing rules and regulations to carry out Executive Order No. 309 under Section 5.
- All prior issuances on the organization and functions of the Peace and Order Council that are inconsistent with the order are superseded under Section 6.
- The reorganization takes effect immediately and must be completed within thirty (30) days under Section 7.