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OMNIBUS GUIDELINES FOR PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (POC) FUNCTIONALITIES

Memorandum Circular No. __________________


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1. RATIONALE

1.1. Pursuant to Section 116 of Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, and Executive Order No. 773, s. 2009, which
calls for the further reorganization of the Peace and Order Councils, every
Province, City and Municipality is mandated to create a Peace and Order
Council.
1.2. Republic Act No. 6975, also known as the DILG Act of 1990, mandates the
development and establishment of an integrated area/community public
safety plan embracing priorities of action and program thrusts for
implementation by the local PNP stations.
1.3. In connection with the creation and functionality of POCs and the
provisions of the above laws, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2015-128
prescribes guidelines for the preparation of POPS Plans.
1.4. In view of the above, this Memorandum Circular shall provide additional
guidelines for the formulation of POPS Plans for CY 2020-2022, the
encoding of said POPS Plans in the POPS-PCMS, and other relevant policies
relative to peace and order and public safety.

2. LEGAL BASIS

2.1. Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code


 Section 16 mandates all local government units to ensure and maintain
peace and order within their respective areas of jurisdictions, among
other concerns.
 Section 116 states that a POC shall be established in every Province,
City, and Municipality. Likewise, every Barangay, in accordance with
E.O. No. 366, s., 1996, is instructed to organize a Barangay Peace and
Order Committee as the implementing body of the city/municipal POC.
2.2. E.O. No. 773, series of 2009, entitled Further Reorganizing the Peace and
Order Council
 Section 3 (b), states that Sub-National Councils shall identify strategies
which will enrich peace and order and public safety within their
respective areas of responsibility;
2.3. E.O. No. 366, series of 1996, entitled Further Amending Executive Order No. 309,
s. of 1987, Entitled “Reorganizing the Peace and Order Council,” as amended by
Executive Order No. 317, s. of 1988, Executive Order No. 320, s. of 1988 and Executive
Order No. 20, s. of 1992, and Organizing the Barangay Peace and Order Committees
as the Implementing Arm of the City/Municipal Peace and Order Council at the
Barangay Level

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 Section 2 states that a Barangay Peace and Order Committee shall be


organized to serve as implementing arm of the City/Municipal POC at
the Barangay level.
2.4. Republic Act No. 6975, entitled An Act Establishing the Philippine National
Police Under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local
Government, and for Other Purposes
 Section 51 (b) (2) directs Municipality/City Mayor to develop and
establish an integrated area/community public safety plan embracing
priorities of action and program thrusts for implementation by the local
PNP stations, in coordination with the local POC which is within their
Chairpersonship;
2.5. The following Memorandum Circulars (MC) from this Department
concerning Peace and Order and Public Safety, including issuances from
other National Government Agencies (NGAs), are also used as references
for this Memorandum:
 DILG MC No. 2015-128, re: Guidelines on the Formulation of Peace and
Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan
 DILG MC No. 2015-130, re: Guidelines on the Functions of the Peace and
Order Councils, Barangay Peace and Order Committees, and the Peace
and Order Council Secretariats
 DILG MC No. 2017-64, re: Compliance to Peace and Order and Anti-
Illegal Drug Related Issuances
 DILG MC No. 2017-67, re: Amending Memorandum Circular No. 2017-
64, Entitled “Compliance to Peace and Order and Anti-Illegal Drug
Related Issuances”
 DILG MC No. 2017-142, re: Guidelines in the Formulation of a Simplified
Barangay Peace and Order and Public Safety (BPOPS) Plan
 DILG MC No. 2019-72, re: Guidelines on Accreditation of Civil Society
Organizations and Selection of Representatives to Local Special Bodies

3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

3.1. Civil Society Organization (CSO) refers to a non-state and non-profit


association that works to improve society and the human condition. Basic
types of CSOs include non-governmental organization, civic organization,
cooperative, social movement, professional group, and business group.
(DILG MC No. 2019-72)
3.2. Confidential Fund (CF) refers to the lump-sum amount provided in
appropriation ordinance for confidential expenses, which are expenses
pertaining/related to surveillance activities in civilian government
agencies that are intended to support the mandate or operations of the
agency. The computation of allowable CF of an LGU shall be based on the
budget of the LGU’s peace and order programs only and shall not exceed
30% of the total annual amount allocated for the LGU’s peace and order
programs. The Confidential Fund is a separate fund from the peace and

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order programs budget. (COA-DBM-DILG-Governance Commission for


GOCCs-DND Joint Circular No. 2015-01)
3.3. Integrated Area/Community Public Safety Plan (IA/CPSP) consist of the
programs and activities, within the POPS Plan, which are being
implemented by the local Philippine National Police (PNP) stations.
Section 51 (b) (2) of R.A. No. 6975, states that, “The municipal/city mayor
shall, in coordination with the local peace and order council of which
he/she is the Chairperson, pursuant to E.O. No. 309, as amended, develop
and establish an Integrated Area/Community Public Safety Plan
embracing priorities of action and program thrusts for implementation by
the local PNP stations.” (DILG MC No. 2015-128)
3.4. Local Chief Executive (LCE) refers to the highest elected official in an LGU
(i.e. Provincial Governor, City/Municipal Mayor).
3.5. Local Special Bodies (LSBs) refer to the Local Development Council, Local
Health Board, Local School Board, and the Local Peace and Order Council.
3.6. Peace describes an environment or state of being where conflicts are
managed well, individuals and communities are able to fully develop their
potentials and at the same time, attain progress, and are able to freely
exercise their rights with due regard for the rights of others while being
equally mindful of their responsibilities (OPAPP, 2009).
3.7. Peace and Order Programs (POP) refers to programs, projects and
activities in the POPS Plan which directly address the following focus
areas: (i) Crime and Disorder, which may include activities to curb
criminality, illegal drugs, illegal gambling and other illegal activities, and
to provide support to personnel of law enforcement agencies and
partners; and (ii) Conflict, which may include activities to address
counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism. (POPS Planning Guidebook,
2016)
3.8. Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan refers to a 3-year term
based plan consisting of programs and activities to promote peace and
order and public safety in the locality. It is formulated by the local Peace
and Order Council within 100 days after a newly elected LCE assumes
office. (POPS Planning Guidebook, 2016)
3.9. Provincial Public Safety Plan (PPSP) refers to the consolidated IA/CPSP
of the cities and municipalities within the province. (DILG MC No. 2015-
128)
3.10.Public Safety Programs covers activities that protect the community from
dangers threatening their general welfare and safety, and address the
focus areas of: (i) road and vehicle safety, (ii) jail management and (iii)
emergency/crisis management and fire safety.
3.11. Security refers to a state or condition in which the country’s interests, its
sovereignty, territorial integrity, democratic institutions, and the people’s
way of life, cherished values, welfare, and well-being are preserved
(National Security Council, 2010).

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4. NATIONAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (NPOC)

4.1. Membership:
4.1.1. The NPOC shall be chaired by the Secretary of the Interior and
Local Government (SILG) with the following members:
 The Director-General of the National Security Council;
 The Executive Secretary;
 The Secretary of Foreign Affairs;
 The Secretary of National Defense;
 The Secretary of Justice;
 The Secretary of Agriculture;
 The Secretary of Agrarian Reform;
 The Secretary of Public Works;
 The Secretary of Social Welfare and Development;
 The Secretary of Health;
 The Secretary of Trade and Industry;
 The Secretary of Transportation;
 The Secretary of Education;
 The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources;
 The Press Secretary;
 The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process;
 The Chairperson of the Dangerous Drugs Board;
 The Chairperson of the National Commission on Indigenous
Peoples;
 The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process;
 The Director-General of the Presidential Management Staff;
 The Director-General of the Philippine Information Agency;
 The Chairperson of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission;
 The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines;
 The Chief of the Philippine National Police;
 The Director of the National Bureau of Investigation; and
 Three (3) Representatives from the Civil Society Organizations
(CSOs)
4.1.2. The three (3) representatives from the CSOs shall be
recommended by the NPOC Chairperson, upon consultation
with the members of the Council, and who shall be appointed
by the President of the Philippines.
4.1.3. The accreditation of CSOs is a continuous process wherein a
CSO may apply and obtain accreditation at any time. The only
legal effect of not applying for accreditation within the period
prescribed by law is that such organization is not entitled for a
representation in a local special body.
4.1.4. The guidelines on accreditation of CSOs and selection of
representatives to the LSBs are specified in DILG MC No. 2019-
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(3) organizations shall be chosen in adherence to Article 63(e)


of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 7160
and shall come from Civil Society Organizations that falls
under the definition provided in DILG MC No. 2019-72.

4.2. Duties and Functions of the NPOC:


4.2.1. Convene the National Council at least twice a year, or as often
as the need arises;
4.2.2. Contribute to the strategies of the National Security Council
that would effectively respond to peace and order problems;
4.2.3. Coordinate with Sub-National POCs and monitor the
implementation of peace and order plans;
4.2.4. Invite other concerned agencies which are not included in E.O.
No. 773, s. 2009, to join or participate in NPOC meetings
and/or activities;
4.2.5. Provide a forum for inter-disciplinary dialogue and
deliberation of major issues and concerns affecting peace and
order and public safety nationwide;
4.2.6. Recommend strategic actions or activities aimed at promoting,
improving, and maintaining peace and order and public safety;
4.2.7. Develop performance standards of Sub-National POCs;
4.2.8. Link performance of Sub-National POCs to awards and
incentives program; and
4.2.9. Perform such other functions as may be directed by law or by
the President.

4.3. NPOC Secretariat:


4.3.1. The NPOC Secretariat shall be composed of the following
officials and personnel from the Policy Compliance Monitoring
Division (PCMD) under the Bureau of Local Government
Supervision (BLGS) in DILG Central Office:
 The Secretariat Head shall be the Director of BLGS;
 The Assistant Director shall be the Assistant Secretariat Head;
 The PCMD Chief shall be the Team Leader;
 The PCMD Assistant Chief shall be the Assistant Team Leader; and
 Three (3) Local Government Operations Officer (LGOOs) shall be
assigned to supervise the POC Project Management Office (PMO)
which shall be composed of six (6) Project Assistants and one (1)
Information Technology and Database Systems Specialist.
1.1.1. The Secretariat Head, upon the concurrence of the NPOC
Chair, may be authorized to expand the membership of the
NPOC Secretariat as may be necessary, and issue directives
and guidelines to ensure effective performance of the tasks of
the Secretariat.

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1.2. Responsibilities of the NPOC Secretariat:


1.2.1. Undertake liaising and coordination of activities with
appropriate agencies of the government;
1.2.2. Provide technical and administrative assistance in the
performance of the NPOC;
1.2.3. Propose programs, projects, services, and activities
contributing to the furtherance of peace and order and public
safety situation in the national level;
1.2.4. Recommend and prepare POC agenda, resolutions of the
Council, minutes of the meeting, and other similar documents
during POC meetings;
1.2.5. Monitor and consolidate semestral regional reports on POC
activities and accomplishments;
1.2.6. Maintain systems and database for POC-related reports and
records; and
1.2.7. Perform such other tasks as may be directed by the Council.

2. REGIONAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (RPOC)

2.1. Membership:
2.1.1. The RPOC shall be composed of the following:
 Provincial Governors;
 Mayors of Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs);
 Presidents of the Leagues of Municipalities;
 One (1) Representative of the Mayors of the Component Cities to
be chosen from among themselves;
 Regional counterparts of the departments, offices, and agencies
enumerated in number 4.1.1 above, wherever applicable; and
 Three (3) representatives from the Civil Society Organizations
(CSOs)
2.1.2. There shall be a Chairperson to be appointed from among the
members of the Council. At least three (3) nominees for
Chairperson shall be submitted by each of the RPOC
Secretariats to the NPOC Chairperson, within thirty (30) days
after the assumption into office of the local elective officials
every election year.
2.1.3. There shall be two (2) Vice Chairpersons: the PNP Regional
Director and the Division Commander of the AFP. The Vice
Chairpersons shall assist the Chairperson in the performance
of his/her duties. In the absence of the Chairperson, either of
the Vice Chairpersons shall preside over meetings. The Vice
Chairpersons shall perform any other function as may be
assigned by the NPOC.
2.1.4. The Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons shall be appointed by
the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, subject to
the confirmation of the President of the Philippines.

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2.1.5. The Chairperson of the RPOC shall appoint the representatives


from the CSOs upon consultation with the members of the
Council, and upon acquiring the appropriate security
clearance from competent authorities, in accordance with the
rules and regulations which the NPOC may issue.
2.1.6. The accreditation of CSOs is a continuous process wherein a
CSO may apply and obtain accreditation at any time. The only
legal effect of not applying for accreditation within the period
prescribed by law is that such organization is not entitled for a
representation in a local special body.
2.1.7. The guidelines on accreditation of CSOs and selection of
representatives to the LSBs are specified in DILG MC No. 2019-
72. In the selection of Representatives for the Local POC, three
(3) organizations shall be chosen in adherence to Article 63(e)
of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 7160
and shall come from Civil Society Organizations that falls
under the definition provided in DILG MC No. 2019-72.
2.1.8. The Chairperson of the RPOC, upon consultation with its
members, may expand the membership of the RPOC as may be
necessary, provided that the minimum membership is met.

2.2. Duties and Functions of the RPOC:


2.2.1. Pass a resolution on the membership of the RPOC during the
1st quarterly meeting, immediately after assumption of duty;
2.2.2. Convene the RPOC quarterly, or as often as the need arises;
2.2.3. Invite other concerned agencies which are not included in E.O.
No. 773, s. 2009, (e.g. intelligence communities or agencies) to
join or participate in NPOC meetings and/or activities;
2.2.4. Provide a forum for inter-disciplinary dialogue and
deliberation of major issues and concerns affecting peace and
order and public safety within their respective areas of
jurisdictions;
2.2.5. Recommend strategic actions or activities aimed at promoting,
improving, or enhancing peace and order and public safety
measures, including anti-insurgency measures within their
respective areas of jurisdictions;
2.2.6. Recommend measures to converge and orchestrate internal
security operations efforts of civil authorities and agencies,
military, and police;
2.2.7. Formulate and adopt an effective mechanism for the
coordination, cooperation, and consultation involving the local
executives, citizenry, and law enforcement agencies under R.A.
6975, as amended, in the adoption of the Community and
Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) System;

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2.2.8. Apply moral suasion to and/or recommend sanctions against


local chief executives who are giving material and political
support to the insurgents;
2.2.9. Monitor the provision of livelihood and infrastructure
development programs and projects in the remote rural and
indigenous population areas to isolate them from the
insurgents’ ideological, political, and organizational works;
2.2.10. Create a Special Action Committee (SAC) to address the
immediate issues on peace and order and public safety, in case
of emergencies;
2.2.11. Serve as the convergence mechanism to support the
Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) Committee
in its implementation, at the Provincial and HUC POC level;
2.2.12. Provide staff and financial support to RPOC Secretariat; and
2.2.13. Perform such other functions as may be directed by law, the
NPOC, or the President.

2.3. RPOC Secretariat:


2.3.1. The RPOC Secretariat shall be composed of the following
officials and personnel from the Local Government
Management and Evaluation Division (LGMED) in DILG
Regional Offices :
 DILG Regional Director as the Secretariat Head;
 One (1) Regional Focal Person;
 One (1) Alternate Regional Focal Person;
 One (1) Research Analyst;
 One (1) Information Technology (IT) Staff; and
 One (1) Administrative Staff.
2.3.2. Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) and/or staff in
plantilla position shall be assigned to be a member of the
RPOC Secretariat.
2.3.3. Release/pass a memorandum order or equivalent to the
membership of the Secretariat.
2.3.4. In the event that a member performs the function of other
members stated in 5.3.1, indicate in the memorandum order
or equivalent the roles and responsibilities of each individual.
2.3.5. The Secretariat Head, upon the concurrence of the RPOC Chair,
may be authorized to expand the membership of the RPOC
Secretariat as may be necessary, and issue directives and
guidelines to ensure effective performance of the tasks of the
Secretariat.

2.4. Responsibilities of the RPOC Secretariat:


2.4.1. Assist the Chairperson in the conduct of RPOC meetings;
2.4.2. Provide technical and administrative assistance in the
performance of the RPOC;

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2.4.3. Recommend and prepare POC agenda, resolutions of the


Council, minutes of the meeting, and other similar documents
during POC meetings;
2.4.4. Prepare and submit (i) Semestral RPOC Accomplishment
Written Report and (ii) Annual Audio Visual Presentation
(AVP) Accomplishment Report to the NPOC, through the NPOC
Secretariat;
2.4.5. Monitor the functionality of POCs in the Provincial, City,
Municipal, and Barangay levels; and
2.4.6. Provide technical support or assistance to activities related to
Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP),
PAMANA, Task Forces, and other programs concerned with
peace and order and public safety of the region; and
2.4.7. Perform such other tasks as may be directed by the Council.

3. PROVINCIAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (PPOC)

3.1. Membership:
3.1.1. The PPOC shall be composed of the following:
 Provincial Governor;
 Provincial Vice-Governor;
 One (1) Representative from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan—the
Chairperson of the Committee on Peace and Order and Public
Safety;
 Provincial counterparts of the departments, offices, and agencies,
as enumerated in number 4.1.1 above, wherever applicable; and
 Three (3) representatives from Civil Society Organizations.
3.1.2. The Chairperson of the PPOC shall be the Provincial Governor,
while the Provincial Vice-Governor as the Vice Chairperson.
3.1.3. The Chairperson of the PPOC shall appoint the representatives
from the CSO, upon consultation with the members of the
Council, and upon acquiring the appropriate security
clearance from competent civilian authorities, in accordance
with the rules and regulations which the NPOC may issue.
3.1.4. The accreditation of CSOs is a continuous process wherein a
CSO may apply and obtain accreditation at any time. The only
legal effect of not applying for accreditation within the period
prescribed by law is that such organization is not entitled for a
representation in a local special body.
3.1.5. The authorized representatives of the duly-accredited Civil
Society Organization (CSO) shall acquire the appropriate
security clearance, in accordance with the rules and
regulations which the NPOC may issue. Failing to secure such,
the CSO shall be disqualified to sit as member of the PPOC. The
Chairperson shall appoint the representatives from the

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remaining pool of accredited CSOs, subject to the appropriate


security clearance from competent authorities.
3.1.6. The Chairperson of the PPOC, upon consultation with its
members, may expand the membership of the PPOC as may be
necessary, provided that the minimum membership is met.

3.2. Duties and Functions of the PPOC:


3.2.1. Pass a resolution on the membership of the PPOC during the
1st quarterly meeting, immediately after assumption of duty;
3.2.2. Convene the RPOC quarterly, or as often as the need arises;
3.2.3. Invite other concerned agencies which are not included in E.O.
No. 773, s. 2009, (e.g. intelligence communities or agencies) to
join or participate in NPOC meetings and/or activities;
3.2.4. Formulate a 3-year Local Peace and Order and Public Safety
Plan (POPS) Plan, to be incorporated/and in consistent with
the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan
(PDPFP);
3.2.5. Provide a forum for inter-disciplinary dialogue and
deliberation of major issues and concerns affecting peace and
order and public safety within their respective areas of
jurisdictions;
3.2.6. Recommend strategic actions or activities aimed at promoting,
improving, or enhancing peace and order and public safety
measures, including anti-insurgency measures within their
respective areas of jurisdictions;
3.2.7. Recommend measures to converge and orchestrate internal
security operations efforts of civil authorities and agencies,
military, and police;
3.2.8. Formulate and adopt an effective mechanism for the
coordination, cooperation, and consultation involving the local
executives, citizenry, and law enforcement agencies under R.A.
6975, as amended, in the adoption of the Community and
Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) System;
3.2.9. Apply moral suasion to and/or recommend sanctions against
local chief executives who are giving material and political
support to the insurgents;
3.2.10. Monitor the provision of livelihood and infrastructure development
programs and projects in the remote rural and indigenous population
areas to isolate them from the insurgents’ ideological, political, and
organizational works;
3.2.11. Create a Special Action Committee (SAC) to address the immediate
issues on peace and order and public safety, in case of emergencies;
3.2.12. Create a Technical Working Group (TWG) for the purpose of POPS
Planning, following the guidelines prescribed by this Omnibus
Guidelines and other DILG issuances on the tools and processes on
POPS Planning;

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3.2.13. Serve as the convergence mechanism to support the Comprehensive


Local Integration Program (CLIP) Committee in its implementation,
at the Provincial and HUC POC level;
3.2.14. Provide staff and financial support to POC Secretariat; and
3.2.15. Perform such other functions as may be directed by law, the NPOC, or
the President.

3.3. PPOC Secretariat:


3.3.1. The PPOC Secretariat shall be composed of the following
officials and personnel which shall be designated by the DILG
Provincial Director:
 DILG Provincial Director as the Secretariat Head;
 One (1) Provincial Focal Person;
 One (1) Alternate Provincial Focal Person; and
 One (1) Local Government Unit (LGU) Staff provided by the
current PPOC Chairperson.
3.3.2. Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) and/or staff in
plantilla position shall be assigned to be a member of the
PPOC Secretariat.
3.3.3. Release/pass a memorandum order or equivalent to the
membership of the Secretariat.
3.3.4. In the event that a member performs the function of other
members stated in 6.3.1, indicate in the memorandum order
or equivalent the roles and responsibilities of each individual
3.3.5. The Secretariat Head, upon the concurrence of the PPOC Chair,
may be authorized to expand the membership of the PPOC
Secretariat as may be necessary, and issue directives and
guidelines to ensure effective performance of the tasks of the
Secretariat.

3.4. Responsibilities of the PPOC Secretariat:


3.4.1. Assist the Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons in the conduct of
PPOC meetings;
3.4.2. Provide technical and administrative assistance in the
performance of the RPOC;
3.4.3. Recommend and prepare POC agenda, resolutions of the
Council, minutes of the meeting, and other similar documents
during POC meetings;
3.4.4. Prepare and submit Reporting Forms 1 and 2 through the
POPSP-PCMS;
3.4.5. Prepare and submit quarterly PPOC Secretariat
Accomplishment Report through the POPSP-PCMS;
3.4.6. Monitor the functionality of POCs in the City, Municipal, and
Barangay levels;
3.4.7. Provide technical support or assistance to activities related to
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PAMANA, Task Forces, and other programs concerned with


peace and order and public safety of the province; and
3.4.8. Perform such other tasks as may be directed by the Council.

4. HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY (HUC)/INDEPENDENT COMPONENT CITY (ICC)


PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (HUCPOC/ICCPOC)

4.1. Membership:
4.1.1. The HUCPOC/ICCPOC shall be composed of the following:
 Mayor;
 Vice Mayor;
 One (1) Sangguniang Panlungsod Member—the Chairperson of
the Committee on Peace and Order and Public Safety;
 The Liga ng mga Barangay City or Municipal Federation President;
 City counterparts of the departments, offices, and agencies as
enumerated in number 4.1.1 above, wherever applicable; and
 Three (3) representatives from Civil Society Organizations.
4.1.2. The Chairperson of the HUCPOC/ICCPOC shall be the City
Mayor, while the City Vice Mayor as the Vice Chairperson.
4.1.3. The Chairperson shall appoint the representatives from the
CSO, upon consultation with the members of the Council, and
upon acquiring the appropriate security clearance from
competent civilian authorities, in accordance with the rules
and regulations which the NPOC may issue.
4.1.4. The accreditation of CSOs is a continuous process wherein a
CSO may apply and obtain accreditation at any time. The only
legal effect of not applying for accreditation within the period
prescribed by law is that such organization is not entitled for a
representation in a local special body.
4.1.5. The authorized representatives of the duly-accredited Civil
Society Organization (CSO) shall acquire the appropriate
security clearance, in accordance with the rules and
regulations which the NPOC may issue. Failing to secure such,
the CSO shall be disqualified to sit as member of the
HUCPOC/ICCPOC. The Chairperson shall appoint the
representatives from the remaining pool of accredited CSOs,
subject to the appropriate security clearance from competent
authorities.
4.1.6. The Chairperson of the HUCPOC/ICCPOC, upon consultation
with its members, may expand the membership of the
HUC/ICCPOC as may be necessary, provided that the minimum
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4.2. Duties and Functions of the HUCPOC/ICCPOC:


4.2.1. Pass a resolution on the membership of the HUCPOC/ICCPOC
during the 1st quarterly meeting, immediately after
assumption of duty;
4.2.2. Convene the HUCPOC/ICCPOC quarterly, or as often as the
need arises;
4.2.3. Invite other concerned agencies which are not included in E.O.
No. 773, s. 2009, (e.g. intelligence communities or agencies) to
join or participate in HUCPOC/ICCPOC meetings and/or
activities;
4.2.4. Formulate a 3-year Local Peace and Order and Public Safety
Plan (POPS) Plan, to be incorporated/and in consistent with
the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP);
4.2.5. Provide a forum for inter-disciplinary dialogue and
deliberation of major issues and concerns affecting peace and
order and public safety nationwide;
4.2.6. Recommend strategic actions or activities aimed at promoting,
improving, or enhancing peace and order and public safety
measures, including anti-insurgency measures within their
respective areas of jurisdictions;
4.2.7. Recommend measures to converge and orchestrate internal
security operations efforts of civil authorities and agencies,
military, and police;
4.2.8. Formulate and adopt an effective mechanism for the
coordination, cooperation, and consultation involving the local
executives, citizenry, and law enforcement agencies under R.A.
6975, as amended, in the adoption of the Community and
Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) System;
4.2.9. Apply moral suasion to and/or recommend sanctions against
local chief executives who are giving material and political
support to the insurgents;
4.2.10. Monitor the provision of livelihood and infrastructure
development programs and projects in the remote rural and
indigenous population areas to isolate them from the
insurgents’ ideological, political, and organizational works;
4.2.11. Create a Special Action Committee (SAC) to address the immediate
issues on peace and order and public safety, in case of emergencies;
4.2.12. Serve as the convergence mechanism to support the Comprehensive
Local Integration Program (CLIP) Committee in its implementation,
at the Provincial and HUC POC level;
4.2.13. Provide staff and financial support to POC Secretariat; and
4.2.14. Perform such other functions as may be directed by law, the NPOC, or
the President.

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4.3. HUCPOC/ICCPOC Secretariat:


4.3.1. The HUC/ICC POC Secretariat shall be composed of the
following officials and personnel:
 DILG HUC/ICC Director as the Secretariat Head;
 One (1) HUC/ICC Focal Person;
 One (1) Alternate HUC/ICC Focal Person; and
 One (1) Local Government Unit (LGU) Staff provided by the
current HUC/ICC POC Chairperson.
4.3.2. Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) and/or staff in
plantilla position shall be assigned to be a member of the
HUCPOC/ICCPOC Secretariat.
4.3.3. Release/pass a memorandum order or equivalent to the
membership of the Secretariat.
4.3.4. In the event that a member performs the function of other
members stated in 7.3.1, indicate in the memorandum order
or equivalent the roles and responsibilities of each individual
4.3.5. The Secretariat Head, upon the concurrence of the
HUCPOC/ICCPOC Chair, may be authorized to expand the
membership of the HUCPOC/ICCPOC Secretariat as may be
necessary, and issue directives and guidelines to ensure
effective performance of the tasks of the Secretariat.

4.4. Responsibilities of the HUCPOC/ICCPOC Secretariat:


4.4.1. Assist the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson in the conduct of
HUCPOC/ICCPOC meetings;
4.4.2. Provide technical and administrative assistance in the
performance of the HUCPOC/ICCPOC;
4.4.3. Recommend and prepare POC agenda, resolutions of the
Council, minutes of the meeting, and other similar documents
during POC meetings;
4.4.4. Prepare and submit Reporting Forms 1 and 2 through the
POPSP-PCMS;
4.4.5. Prepare and submit quarterly HUCPOC/ICCPOC Secretariat
Accomplishment Report through the POPSP-PCMS;
4.4.6. Monitor the functionality of POCs in the Barangay level;
4.4.7. Provide technical support or assistance to activities related to
Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP),
PAMANA, Task Forces, and other programs concerned with
peace and order and public safety of the province; and
4.4.8. Perform such other tasks as may be directed by the Council.

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5. COMPONENT CITY (CC)/MUNICIPAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL


(CCPOC/MPOC)

5.1. Membership:
5.1.1. The Component City (CC)/Municipal Peace and Order Council
(CCPOC/MPOC) shall be composed of the following:
 Mayor;
 Vice Mayor;
 One (1) Sangguniang Panlungsod/Bayan Member—the
Chairperson of the Committee on Peace and Order and Public
Safety;
 The Liga ng mga Barangay City or Municipal Federation President;
 City counterparts of the departments, offices, and agencies as
enumerated in number 4.1.1 above, wherever applicable; and
 Three (3) representatives from Civil Society Organizations.
5.1.2. The Chairperson of the CCPOC/MPOC shall be the
City/Municipal Mayor, while the City/Municipal Vice Mayor as
the Vice Chairperson.
5.1.3. The Chairperson shall appoint the representatives from the
CSO, upon consultation with the members of the Council, and
upon acquiring the appropriate security clearance from
competent civilian authorities, in accordance with the rules
and regulations which the NPOC may issue.
5.1.4. The accreditation of CSOs is a continuous process wherein a
CSO may apply and obtain accreditation at any time. The only
legal effect of not applying for accreditation within the period
prescribed by law is that such organization is not entitled for a
representation in a local special body.
5.1.5. The authorized representatives of the duly-accredited Civil
Society Organization (CSO) shall acquire the appropriate
security clearance, in accordance with the rules and
regulations which the NPOC may issue. Failing to secure such,
the CSO shall be disqualified to sit as member of the PPOC. The
Chairperson shall appoint the representatives from the
remaining pool of accredited CSOs, subject to the appropriate
security clearance from competent authorities.
5.1.6. The Chairperson of the CCPOC/MPOC, upon consultation with
its members, may expand the membership of the
CCPOC/MPOC as may be necessary, provided that the
minimum membership is met.

5.2. Duties and Functions of the CCPOC/MPOC:


5.2.1. Pass a resolution on the membership of the CCPOC/MPOC
during the 1st quarterly meeting, immediately after
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5.2.2. Convene the CCPOC/MPOC quarterly, or as often as the need


arises;
5.2.3. Invite other concerned agencies which are not included in E.O.
No. 773, s. 2009, (e.g. intelligence communities or agencies) to
join or participate in CCPOC/MPOC meetings and/or activities;
5.2.4. Formulate a 3-year Local Peace and Order and Public Safety
Plan (POPS) Plan, to be incorporated/and in consistent with
the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP);
5.2.5. Provide a forum for inter-disciplinary dialogue and
deliberation of major issues and concerns affecting peace and
order and public safety nationwide;
5.2.6. Recommend strategic actions or activities aimed at promoting,
improving, or enhancing peace and order and public safety
measures, including anti-insurgency measures within their
respective areas of jurisdictions;
5.2.7. Recommend measures to converge and orchestrate internal
security operations efforts of civil authorities and agencies,
military, and police;
5.2.8. Formulate and adopt an effective mechanism for the
coordination, cooperation, and consultation involving the local
executives, citizenry, and law enforcement agencies under R.A.
6975, as amended, in the adoption of the Community and
Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) System;
5.2.9. Apply moral suasion to and/or recommend sanctions against
local chief executives who are giving material and political
support to the insurgents;
5.2.10. Monitor the provision of livelihood and infrastructure
development programs and projects in the remote rural and
indigenous population areas to isolate them from the
insurgents’ ideological, political, and organizational works;
5.2.11. Create a Special Action Committee (SAC) to address the immediate
issues on peace and order and public safety, in case of emergencies;
5.2.12. Serve as the convergence mechanism to support the Comprehensive
Local Integration Program (CLIP) Committee in its implementation,
at the Provincial and HUC POC level;
5.2.13. Provide staff and financial support to POC Secretariat; and
5.2.14. Perform such other functions as may be directed by law, the NPOC, or
the President.

5.3. CCPOC/MPOC Secretariat:


5.3.1. The CC/Municipality POC Secretariat shall be composed of the
following personnel:
 CC/MLGOO as the Secretariat Head; and
 One (1) Local Government Unit (LGU) Staff provided by the
current CCPOC/MPOC Chairperson.

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5.3.2. Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) and/or staff in


plantilla position shall be assigned to be a member of the
CCPOC/MPOC Secretariat.
5.3.3. Release/pass a memorandum order or equivalent to the
membership of the Secretariat.
5.3.4. In the event that a member performs the function of other
members stated in 8.3.1, indicate in the memorandum order
or equivalent the roles and responsibilities of each individual
5.3.5. The Secretariat Head, upon the concurrence of the
CCPOC/MPOC Chair, may be authorized to expand the
membership of the CCPOC/MPOC Secretariat as may be
necessary, and issue directives and guidelines to ensure
effective performance of the tasks of the Secretariat.

5.4. Responsibilities of the CCPOC/MPOC Secretariat:


5.4.1. Assist the Chairperson in the conduct of CCPOC/MPOC
meetings;
5.4.2. Provide technical assistance in the performance of
administrative and technical tasks of the CCPOC/MPOC;
5.4.3. Recommend and prepare CCPOC/MPOC agenda, and other
similar documents during POC meetings;
5.4.4. Prepare resolutions of the Council and the minutes of the
meeting;
5.4.5. Prepare and submit Reporting Forms 1 and 2 through the
POPSP-PCMS;
5.4.6. Prepare and submit quarterly CCPOC/MPOC Secretariat
Accomplishment Report through the POPSP-PCMS;
5.4.7. Provide technical support or assistance to activities related to
E-CLIP, PAMANA, Regional Task Forces, and other programs
concerned with peace and order and public safety of the city;
and
5.4.8. Perform such other tasks as may be directed by the Council.

6. PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (POC) SUB-COMMITTEES

6.1. Membership:
6.1.1. Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE):
6.1.1.1.
6.1.1.2. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shall be the lead
headed by the highest ranking AFP officer in the
Region/Province/City/Municipality.
6.1.1.3. The members of this committee shall be decided by the POC
through a resolution.
6.1.2. Criminality:

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6.1.2.1. The Philippine National Police shall be the lead headed by the
highest ranking PNP officer in the
Region/Province/City/Municipality.
6.1.2.2. The members of this committee shall be decided by the POC
through a resolution.

6.2. Duties and Functions of POC Sub-Committees:


6.2.1. Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE):
6.2.1.1. Recommend specific PPPSAs that will prevent and counter
violent extremism within their respective areas of jurisdiction;
6.2.1.2. Identify the point persons or agencies who will take the lead
for every PPPSAs identified;
6.2.1.3. Propose cost of implementation, anticipated timeline, and
other factors pertaining to preventing and countering violent
extremism;
6.2.1.4. Present evidence for materializing the proposed PPPSAs, as
well as evidence of effectiveness once the PPPSAs have been
implemented;
6.2.1.5. Frame each PPSAs as part of a comprehensive approach;
6.2.1.6. Identify modes of monitoring and evaluation; and
6.2.1.7. Closely coordinate with POC Secretariat relative to the
implementation of identified PPSAs and submit semestral
report of the said PPSAs.

6.2.2. Criminality:
6.2.2.1. Recommend specific PPPSAs on criminality within their
respective areas of jurisdiction;
6.2.2.2. Identify the point persons or agencies who will take the lead
for every PPPSAs identified;
6.2.2.3. Propose cost of implementation, anticipated timeline, and
other factors pertaining to criminality;
6.2.2.4. Present evidence for materializing the proposed PPPSAs, as
well as evidence of effectiveness once the PPPSAs have been
implemented;
6.2.2.5. Frame each PPSAs as part of a comprehensive approach;
6.2.2.6. Identify modes of monitoring and evaluation; and
6.2.2.7. Closely coordinate with POC Secretariat relative to the
implementation of identified PPSAs and submit semestral
report of the said PPSAs.

7. PEACE AND ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN (POPS Plan)

7.1. Technical Working Group (TWG) Composition:


 Local Planning Officer;
 Liga ng mga Barangay President;
 Police City Director or Chief of Police;

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 Highest Ranking AFP Officer in the Region/Province/LGU;


 Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representative, wherever applicable;
 DILG City Director/Municipal Local Government Operations Officer
(MLGOO);
 City Social Welfare and Development Officer;
 City Environment and Natural Resources Officer;
 Private Sector Representative;
 Civil Society Organization (CSO) Representative; and
 Other members deemed imperative and responsive to the local
conditions.

7.2. Duties and Functions of the POPS Plan TWG:


7.2.1. Present data to the POC for prioritization of issues and
development of strategies;
7.2.2. Conduct data gathering and stakeholder consultations as
needed and analyze data gathered;
7.2.3. Coordinate with communities or barangays for data-gathering
and action planning for the implementation of POPS Plan;
7.2.4. Lead in the formulation of POPS Plan;
7.2.5. Prepare documents that could serve as reference for the
profiling of the strategic direction and peace and order and
public safety issues in the locality;
7.2.6. Coordinate with POC Sub-Committee Heads relative to the
recommended PPSAs for inclusion in the POPS Plan;
7.2.7. Draft and finalize the POPS Plan;
7.2.8. In coordination with the Mayor, convene the POC and present
the POPS Plan for discussion, approval, and appropriate
action;
7.2.9. Take part in the submission and adoption of the POPS Plan;
7.2.10. Encode the approved POPS Plan in the POPSP-PCMS;
7.2.11. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for effective
communication and monitoring as laid out in the POPS Plan;
7.2.12. Ensure inclusion of key programs or strategies (DILG MC No. 2015-
128, Annex 3) such as Community and Service-Oriented Policing
(CSOP), and conflict-sensitivity, if deemed appropriate, in the POPS
Plan; and
7.2.13. Regularly submit POPS Plan accomplishment report to the POC
Secretariat.

7.3. Steps in the Formulation of POPS Plan (2020-2022):


7.3.1. The POC must be convened at the start of the first 150 days of the
newly-elected LCE to initiate the planning process. During the
meeting, the overall methodology of POPS Planning must be
discussed. This will also be the time to identify the members of the
POC TWG which shall be responsible for the drafting of the POPS
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for the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) to ensure inclusion


in the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP).
7.3.2. Once established, the POC Secretariat shall, during the first meeting,
orient the POC TWG regarding their Terms of Reference (TOR), and
identify the output and tasking. The selected members shall also
come up with an agreement on the TOR, as well as deliberate on the
overall projected output of the TWG. The POC TWG members shall
provide and agree on the tasking relative to the data gathering
process and profiling of POPS. The following documents must be
prepared prior to the drafting of POPS Plan:
 LGU Profile;
 LGU Mission, Vision, and Goals;
 Comprehensive Development Plan;
 Barangay Development Plan;
 Crime Statistics from the Philippine National Police (PNP);
 Local Anti-Crime Action Plan, if available;
 Statistics on Insurgency and Terrorism Threats Data from the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), if applicable;
 Data and Statistics on Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL);
and
 Other accurate facts and figures relative to peace and order and
public safety situation of the LGU.
7.3.3. Using the gathered data from reliable sources, the POC TWG shall
draft the POPS Plan using the POPS Plan Workbook (Annex A)
provided by this omnibus guidelines. The members may choose to
conduct a multi-sectoral workshop with the council to further equip
each member the necessary skills and knowledge for drafting the
plan. The following are the required and sequential content of the
POPS Plan:
(A) Review of Local Strategic Direction
This chapter contains required sections such as the LGU Socio-
Economic Profile, Local Strategic Directions, and the Vision-
Mission-Goal Descriptors. The CDP shall serve as the reference
document for the completion of this chapter.
(B) Peace and Order and Public Safety Situation
This chapter contains both tabular and narrative formats. For
peace and order, the focus areas are crime and disorder, under
it is illegal drugs as per Republic Act No. 9165, or the
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and Conflict,
whereas, for Public Safety, the focus areas are Road and Vehicle
Safety and Emergency/Crisis Management and Fire Safety. The
documents specified in 6.1.B of this Circular shall serve as
references for the completion of this chapter.
(C) Priority Peace and Order and Public Safety Challenges
Evaluates the recognized data to identify Peace and Order and
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also both tabular and narrative formats. It is required to have


Problem Identification, fill out the Prioritizing POPS Issues
Matrix, and prepare the Profile of Priority POPS Issues in the
Locality.
(D) Objectives, Strategies, Targets, Indicators, and Baseline
Data
Develops the strategies from the identified pressing POPS
Challenges and Issues. This chapter elaborates the necessary
approaches to come up with strategies such as identifying
indicators and setting targets. A Strategy Formulation Matrix
by POPS Issue is needed to complete this chapter.
(E) Critical Policies, Programs, Projects, Services, and
Activities
Identifies imperative actions after formulating the strategies
such as critical policies, programs, projects, services, and
activities (PPPSAs) for POPS issues. Certain PPPSAs shall be
placed per indicated strategies.
(F) Funding Requirements
Applies the Annual Investment Program (AIP) as a required
template for writing the funding proposal for submission to the
Sanggunian for the indicative annual expenditure of the local
government. It includes the detailed annual allocation for each
PPPSAs and in the regular operational budget items broken
down into Personnel Services (PS), Maintenance and Other
Operating Expenses (MOOE), and Capital Outlay (CO). An
Annual Investment Program or Plan and a narrative of
Regulatory Measures are needed to complete this chapter.
(G) Actual Allocation
Indicates Target Amount and Allocated Amount corresponding
to each PPPSAs identified. The total amount appropriated for
POPS Plan each year, General Appropriations Ordinance
Number, Date Approved, and the General Appropriation
Amount shall be placed thereto, as well as a scanned copy of
the said document, to complete the chapter.
(H) Reporting Form 1
Develops to be the basis of Seal of Good Local Governance
(SGLG) for the Physical and Annual Accomplishments where
the minimum requirement is at least 75% completion or
utilization of fund allocated for POPS Plan PPPSAs for a specific
year.
(I) Reporting Form 2
Accomplishes the Actual Indicator Data in accordance to the
defined objectives and targets in Chapter D.
(J) POC Secretariat Report
Contains the narrative or tabular format of the PPPSAs assisted
or accomplished by the POC Secretariat for every semester.

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(K) POPS Plan Summary


Encapsulates the chapters of POPS Plan in a matrix covering
the prioritized issues and challenges in Chapter C, formulated
strategies in Chapter D, identified PPPSAs in Chapter E, and the
calculated funding requirements in Chapter F.

7.3.4. Once drafted, the POPS Plan shall be reviewed, adopted, and
approved by the POC. The members of the council shall then be
responsible for endorsing possible sources of funding for the POPS
Plan.
7.3.5. When the POPS Plan has already been approved, the contents
starting from the Plan Profile up to the POPS Plan Summary
(Chapters A-K) shall be encoded in the POPS Plan Policy Compliance
Monitoring System (PCMS) following the prescribed format specified
in the system.
7.3.6. To obtain budget approval for the POPS Plan, the TWG shall prepare
a breakdown of the financial requirements for the Local
Development Investment Program (LDIP), as well as a basis for the
computation of CF. The LDIP allocates the investable portion of the
annual general fund budget for funding the development programs,
projects, and activities that are included in the CDP.
7.3.7. Once the funding for POPS Plan is approved in the Annual Budget,
the Peace and Order and Public Safety Policies, Programs, Projects,
Services, and Activities shall be implemented, supported by, and
considering, the contents of the POPS Plan.
7.3.8. The Actual Appropriation of the PPSAs shall be encoded in the
POPSP-PCMS.
7.3.9. Each Sub-National POC, through their respective Secretariats, shall
prepare and submit Reporting Form 1 and 2 Accomplishment
Reports to the NPOC through the POPSP-PCMS to oversee the
progress of targeted deliverables of POPS Plan implementation, as
well as recommend modifications in the plan, if deemed necessary.

7.4. Schedule of POPS Planning and Submission for the term 2020-2022:
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
POPS Planning September 2019 – December 2019
Approved POPS Plan encoding in the January 2020 – March 2020
PCMS
Reporting Form 1 Submission:
1st Semester August 15, 2019
2nd Semester March 15, 2020

Reporting Form 2 Submission March 15, 2020


POC Secretariat Report Submission:
1st Semester August 15, 2019
2nd Semester March 15, 2020

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8. PEACE AND ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN POLICY COMPLIANCE


MONITORING SYSTEM (POPSP-PCMS)

8.1. Background:
8.1.1. The Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan Policy Compliance
Monitoring System (POPSP-PCMS) is a system that monitors the
POPS Plan implementation of local government units. It simplifies
the process of planning and implementation in terms of
monitoring and report generations. It also serves as a POC
directory both for the councils and Technical Working Groups
(TWG) of the POPS Plan. Further, it assists LGUs in determining
the allowable Confidential Fund (Annual Computation of CF) as
per Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2015-01 dated January
8, 2015, “Guidelines on the Entitlement, Release, Use, Reporting,
and Audit of Confidential and/or Intelligence Funds.”
8.2. Chapters/Steps in the System (in consistent with the POPS Plan):
(A) Review of Local Strategic Direction;
(B) Peace and Order and Public Safety Situation;
(C) Priority Peace and Order and Public Safety Challenges;
(D) Objectives, Strategies, Targets, Indicators, and Baseline Data;
(E) Critical Policies, Programs, Projects, Services, and Activities;
(F) Funding Requirements;
(G) Actual Allocation;
(H) Reporting Form 1;
(I) Reporting Form 2;
(J) POC Secretariat Report; and
(K) POPS Plan Summary.
8.3. User Access:
8.3.1. DILG Central Office Information Systems and Technology
Management Service (ISTMS)/POPS IT Officer – Primary
administrator.
8.3.2. Regional IT Officer (RITO) – Regional Administrator
8.3.3. NPOC Secretariat – National management level
8.3.4. RPOC Secretariat – Regional management level
8.3.5. PPOC Secretariat – Provincial encoding and management level
8.3.6. HUC/ICC/CC/MPOC Secretariat – Encoding level
8.3.7. Two (2) accounts shall be provided per LGU:
8.3.7.1. Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO)
8.3.7.2. POC Representative (preferably permanent employee)
8.4. DILG users can access the system through intranet.dilg.gov.ph while non-
DILG users (LGUs) can access the system through pops.dilg.gov.ph.
8.5. Generated Report Forms in the System:
8.5.1. Reporting Form 1 (1st and 2nd Semester);
8.5.2. Reporting Form 2 (Annual);
8.5.3. POC Secretariat Report (1st and 2nd Semester);

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8.5.4. Annual computation of the CF;


8.5.5. POPS Plan Summary;
8.5.6. POPS Plan (per Steps);
8.5.7. Physical and Annual Accomplishments;
8.5.8. Regional Summary (Status of Submission of Accomplishment
Reports per LGUs); and
8.5.9. Issue Report Template.
8.5.9.1. To assist the NPOCS/POPS IT Officer/ISTMS on the issues
regarding the POPSP-PCMS, an Issue Report Template (Annex
C) was crafted to be used once an error has occurred during
encoding, uploading, and viewing of documents in the POPSP-
PCMS. This report would be the basis of the programmer in
investigating and resolving such system errors. The forms must
be sent to the official e-mail address of the Interim NPOC
Secretariat. The Secretariat shall not entertain phone
calls/emails on issues encountered in the system without the
use of the said template.

9. 2018 PEACE AND ORDER COUNCILS (POC) PERFORMANCE AUDIT

9.1. Policy Content and Guidelines:


9.1.1. Audit Criteria. The performance audit process shall be guided by the
following pillars:
9.1.1.1. Organization. POCs should conform to the
composition/membership prescribed in Executive Order (EO)
No. 773, s. of 2009 titled, Further Reorganizing Peace and Order
Councils, and other provisions as set by the said EO.
9.1.1.2. Meetings. Pursuant to DILG Memorandum Circular (MC) No.
2015-130, POCs must convene the council quarterly, or as often
as needed.
9.1.1.3. Policies, Plan and Budget. Pursuant to the DILG MC No. 2015-
128, all POCs shall: (i) formulate a 3-year term-based plan
which consists of programs and activities on peace and order
and public safety, following the prescribed format of the POPS
Planning Guidebook which operationalizes the said
Memorandum Circular, and (ii) allocate a substantial portion of
their respective annual budgets to enhance enforcement of
anti-illegal drug activities, giving priority to preventive or
educational programs and the rehabilitation or treatment of
drug dependents.
9.1.1.4. Reports. In accordance to DILG MC No. 2015-130 and DILG MC
No. 2017-67, all POCs shall submit accomplishment reports
through the Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan Policy
Compliance Monitoring System (POPSP-PCMS).
9.1.1.5. Innovations. This pillar recognizes the best practices and
innovative programs initiated by the POC that have

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significantly contributed to the maintenance of peace and order


in their respective localities.

9.2. Structures and Compositions:


9.2.1. The Regional/Provincial Peace and Order Councils shall form their
respective five (5) member Regional/Provincial Audit Teams
(RAT/PAT) through any of the following: (i) a POC Resolution, (ii)
Regional/Provincial Order, or (iii) any administrative issuance
appointing the members of the audit team. The RAT/PAT shall be
chaired by the DILG POC Secretariat Head or representative, with the
highest ranking PNP and PDEA in the area or their representatives,
CSO representative and such other member of the POC as determined
by the POC Chair, as members of the said audit teams.
9.2.2. The National Peace and Order Council shall also form a five (5)
member National Audit Team (NAT) through any of the following: (1)
an NPOC Resolution, (2) Department Order, or (3) any administrative
issuance appointing the members of the audit team. The BLGS, as the
Interim NPOC Secretariat, shall organize the NAT, to be chaired by the
DILG Interim NPOC Secretariat Head, with PNP, DDB, DND, and CSO
representative as members. The CSO representative shall be
determined by the NPOC Chair. The NPOC Chair may also include
other members of the NPOC as members of the NAT, as may be
deemed necessary.

9.3. Mechanism:
9.3.1. The sub-national POCs shall be divided into different clusters, as
follows:
 Cluster A – 1st – 3rd Class Municipalities;
 Cluster B – 4th – 6th Class Municipalities;
 Cluster C – Component Cities;
 Cluster D – HUCs and ICCs;
 Cluster E – Provinces;
 Cluster F – Regions;
9.3.2. The PAT shall audit and validate all Municipal and Component City
POCs (Clusters A, B and C) within their respective areas of
jurisdiction;
9.3.3. The RAT shall audit and validate all Provincial, Highly Urbanized
City and Independent Component City POCs (Clusters D and E)
within their respective areas of jurisdiction; and
9.3.4. The NAT shall audit and validate all RPOCs (Cluster F).

9.4. Phases of Implementation:


9.4.1. Pre-Audit. Data Gathering, Pre-Audit Forms:
9.4.1.1. Each POC shall ensure the availability and accessibility of
data particularly to the
Regional/Provincial/City/Municipal POC Secretariat who

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shall be responsible for gathering data, to be submitted to


the respective audit teams;
9.4.1.2. The POCs shall be required to provide all the documents
listed in Pre-Audit Forms 1A and 1B (attached); and
9.4.1.3. All documents submitted by the POCs shall be used by the
Audit Teams during the audit proper.
9.4.2. Audit Proper. National, Regional and Provincial Audit Team,
Indicator Reference, POC Profile:
9.4.2.1. National, Regional and Provincial Audit Team shall audit and
validate their respective POCs using Audit Forms 2A and 2B
(attached);
9.4.2.2. Indicator Reference (attached) shall be used during the
audit process. It provides the indicators, parameters, means
of verification, point system, POC conditions and
considerations, and remarks that measures the
performance of POCs; and
9.4.2.3. POC Profile – report form that shall contain a summary of
the most common gaps in policy compliance and
implementation of the sub-POCs, based on the audit.

9.5. Passing Rate. A sub-national POC is considered functional, and may only be
eligible for awards, if it garners an overall percentage score of 60% or higher,
provided, that at any of the Pillar scores, it does not have a score lower than
50% of the required score, for instance:

Pillar Pillar Pillar Pillar Pillar


LGU 1 2 3 4 5 Overall Status Eligible?
(10%) (20%) (25%) (40%) (5%)
X 10% 15% 25% 30% 5% 85% PASSED YES
Y 10% 5% 20% 30% 5% 70% PASSED NO

Results of the Performance Audit shall also be used for the Seal of Good Local
Governance.

9.6. Presentation of Functional and Non-Functional POCs. Indorsement,


Approval, Certificate of Recognition and Announcement:
9.6.1. Based on the results of the audit teams, the final list of functional and
non-functional LGUs shall be consolidated by the NAT;
9.6.2. Once the list is finalized, the list with the certificates shall be
endorsed, for approval, to the Secretary of Interior and Local
Government, as the NPOC Chairperson. The signed documents shall
be the official list of the 2018 Functional POCs, having the certificate
as a testament to their performance;
9.6.3. The results shall be published in the DILG Official Website, and shall
also be communicated to the DILG Regional Offices for dissemination;

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9.6.4. Non-Functional POCs shall be recommended for appropriate


intervention and legal action;
9.6.5. A national recognition shall be awarded to the Best POC and POC
Secretariat;
9.6.6. Clustering of Awardees – there shall be one (1) or more overall
winner/s (in case of a tie) for the following:
 Cluster A – 1st – 3rd Class Municipalities;
 Cluster B – 4th – 6th Class Municipalities;
 Cluster C – Component Cities;
 Cluster D – HUCs and ICCs;
 Cluster E – Provinces; and
 Cluster F – Regions.
9.6.7. The awardee/s shall have the highest overall percentage score
provided that it does not have a score lower than 50% in any of the
pillar; and
9.6.8. Regions may award/recognize the highest performing LGUs in their
respective regions.

10. REFERENCES

10.1. Section 16, Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991
10.2. Section 116, Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of
1991
10.3. Section 51, Republic Act No. 6975, or An Act Establishing the Philippine
National Police Under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local
Government, and for Other Purposes
10.4. Executive Order No. 773, series of 2009, or Further Reorganizing the
Peace and Order Council
10.5. Executive Order No. 6975, series of 1996, Further Amending Executive Order
No. 309, S. Of 1987, Entitled “Reorganizing The Peace And Order Council,” As
Amended By Executive Order No. 317, S. Of 1988, Executive Order No. 320, S. Of
1988 And Executive Order No. 20, S. Of 1992 And Organizing The Barangay
Peace And Order Committees As The Implementing Arm Of The City/Municipal
Peace And Order Council At The Barangay Level
10.6. Section 51 (b) (2), Republic Act. No. 6975, or An Act Establishing the
Philippine National Police Under a Reorganized Department of the
Interior and Local Government, and For Other Purposes
10.7. DILG MC No. 2015-128, re: Guidelines on the Formulation of Peace and
Order and Public Safety Plan (POPS PLAN)

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10.8. DILG MC No. 2015-130, re: Guidelines on the Functions of the Peace and
Order Councils, Barangay Peace and Order Committees, and the Peace and
Order Council Secretariats
10.9. DILG MC No. 2017-64, re: Compliance to Peace and Order and Anti-Illegal
Drug Related Issuances
10.10. DILG MC No. 2017-67, re: Amending Memorandum Circular No. 2017-64,
Entitled “Compliance to Peace and Order and Anti-Illegal Drug Related
Issuances”
10.11. DILG MC No. 2017-142, re: Guidelines in the Formulation of a Simplified
Barangay Peace and Order and Public Safety (BPOPS) Plan
10.12. DILG MC No. 2019-72, re: Guidelines on Accreditation of Civil Society
Organizations and Selection of Representatives to the Local Special
Bodies.

11. EFFECTIVITY
This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.

12. FEEDBACK
For related queries and clarifications, kindly contact the Policy
Compliance Monitoring Division (PCMD) under the Bureau of Local
Government Supervision (BLGS), through Telephone No. 876-3454 loc.
4210/4211 or email at lops.blgs2017@gmail.com.

13. APPROVING AUTHORITY

EDUARDO M. AÑO
Secretary

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