Reorganization of the Peace and Order Council (POC)
- POC restructured at national, regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels.
- National Peace and Order Council (NPOC):
- Composition mirrors the National Security Council (NSC) except Chair.
- Chair is Secretary of Interior and Local Government (SILG), NSC Chair is the President.
- Key members include heads of defense, justice, police, armed forces, and private sector representatives.
- Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC):
- Composed of provincial governors, city mayors, league presidents, regional agency heads.
- Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed by SILG with Presidential approval.
- Includes private sector and military representatives.
- Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), City/Municipal POC (CPOC/MPOC):
- Chairpersons are respective local chief executives (Governor, Mayor).
- Include local government legislative representatives and private sector appointees.
- Certain agency representatives only included if regional/provincial offices exist.
Responsibilities of the National Peace and Order Council
- Develop strategies aligned with the National Security Council.
- Coordinate and monitor peace and order plans nationwide.
- Provide a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue on peace and order issues.
- Perform additional duties as directed by the President.
Functions of Sub-National Peace and Order Councils
- Facilitate local dialogue on peace and order and insurgency issues.
- Recommend improvements for public safety and anti-insurgency measures.
- Oversee convergence and coordination of internal security operations involving civil, military, and police authorities.
- Exercise moral suasion or recommend sanctions against local officials supporting rebels.
- Monitor socio-economic programs aimed at isolating communities from rebel influence.
- Manage Civilian Volunteer Organizations (CVOs) under local police supervision.
Establishment and Functions of Peace and Order Council Secretariats
- Administrative and technical support organs at all POC levels.
- Responsible for coordination with government agencies.
- SILG serves as Secretary-General of the RPOC.
- Led by the most senior DILG officer at provincial, city, and municipal levels.
- Supported by regular council staff.
Creation of Regional ISO Convergence Offices
- Positioned in each region under the RPOC.
- Tasked with coordinating internal security operations involving civil authorities, military, and police.
- Infantry Division Commander acts as Executive Officer, assisted by the Presidential Assistant for the Region.
Management of Kalayaan Barangay List
- Department of Defense manages and may amend the list with approval from Unified Area Commander.
- Adjustments aimed at aligning development programs to isolate remote and indigenous areas from rebel influence.
Repealing Clause and Effectivity
- Previous Peace and Order Council issuances inconsistent with this Order are superseded.
- The Order takes immediate effect from August 19, 2008.