EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 309
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 309 -
REORGANIZING THE PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL
WHEREAS,
the threat to peace and order posed by criminality, insurgency and
subversion requires the dedicated efforts of all government official
and citizens;
WHEREAS, it is the duty of local governments, the law enforcement
agencies, the prosecution services, and similar institutions of
Government to assist the Chief Executive in the proper enforcement of
the laws and the administration of justice;
WHEREAS, Government efforts at peace and order need to be fully
coordinated to effectively prevent and suppress criminality and to
maintain public order and safety in the land;
WHEREAS, the participation of the citizenry in peace and order is of
critical importance;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Republic of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution
and the laws, do order and direct the following:
Section 1. Reorganization of the Peace and Order
Council. — The Peace and Order Council is hereby reorganized on the
national regional, provincial, city and municipal levels of government
to be constituted as follows:
(a)
The National Peace and Order Council shall be composed of the
following:
—
The Secretary of Local Government as 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; and
— Three (3)
representatives from the private sector who shall be appointed by the
Chairman, representing the
academic, civic and religious organizations.
(b) The
Regional Peace and Order Council shall be composed of the regional
counterparts of the departments, offices and agencies enumerated in
paragraph (a) above, wherever applicable, to be appointed by their
respective agency heads, with the Regional Director of the Department
of Local Government as Chairman. The Chairman of the Regional Peace and
Order Council shall appoint the three (3) representatives of the
private sector, upon consultation with the members of the Council.
Departments, offices, and agencies with no regional and/or field
offices may deputize their representatives on the sub-national levels.
(c) The
Provincial Peace and Order Council shall be composed of the Provincial
counterparts of the department, offices and agencies as enumerated in
paragraph (a) above, wherever applicable, to be appointed by their
respective agency heads, with the Provincial Governor as Chairman. In
addition, there shall be one representatives of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan to be chosen by it from among its members. The Chairman of
the Provincial Peace and Order Council shall appoint the three (3)
representatives of the private sector, upon consultation with the
members of the Council at his level. Departments, offices and agencies
with no provincial and/or field offices may deputize their
representatives on the provincial level.
(d) The City
or Municipal Peace and Order Council shall be composed of the city or
municipal counterparts of the departments, offices and agencies as
enumerated in paragraph (a) above, wherever applicable, to be appointed
by their respective agency heads, with the City or Municipal Mayor as
Chairman. In addition, there shall be one representative of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan, as the case may be, to be
chosen by said Sangguniang from among its members. The Chairman of the
City or Municipal Peace and Order Council shall appoint the three (3)
representatives of the private sector, upon consultation with the
members of the Council at his level. Departments, offices and agencies
with no city, municipal and/or field offices may deputize their
representatives on the city or municipal levels.
Sec. 2. Responsibility of the National Peace and
Order Council. — The Peace and Order Council at the national level
shall be responsible for the following functions:
(a)
To prepare and recommend for the approval of the President, proposals,
measures, thrusts and strategies that would effectively respond to
peace and order problems.
(b) To
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.
(c) To perform
such other duties and functions as the President may direct.
Sec. 3. Duties and Functions of Sub-National
Councils. — The Regional, Provincial and City/Municipal Peace and Order
Council shall have the following duties and functions:
(a)
Formulate plans and recommend such measures which will improve or
enhance peace and order and public safety in their respective areas of
responsibility.
(b) To monitor
the implementation of peace and order programs and projects at the
provincial, city or municipal levels and the operation of Civilian
Volunteer Self-Defense Organizations and such other counter-insurgency
programs and activities.
(c) Make
periodic assessments of the prevailing peace and order situation in
their respective areas of responsibility and submit a report thereon
with recommendations to the Chairman of the National Peace and Order
Council.
(d) Perform
all other functions assigned by law, the President, or the National
Peace and Order Council.
Sec. 4. Peace and Order Council Secretariat. —
There shall be a Peace and Order Council Secretariat which shall handle
the administrative and technical activities of the Peace and Order
Council that is organized in the various administrative levels of
government. Specifically, the Secretariat shall prepare plans and
programs for the consideration of the Councils; supervise, direct and
monitor, for the Council, implementation of approved policies, plans
and programs; undertake liaisoning and coordination of activities with
appropriate agencies of the government and provide a forum for
interdisciplinary dialogue and deliberation of major issues and
problems affecting peace and order.
The Chairman of the National Police Commission shall act as the
Secretary General, and shall be assisted in his functions and duties by
the regular staff personnel of the National Police Commission and by
the representatives of the various government offices and agencies
composing the National Peace and Order Council.
Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The
National Peace and Order Council shall issue appropriate implementing
rules and regulations to carry out this Order.
Sec. 6. Repealing Clause. — All prior issuances on
the organization and functions of the Peace and Order Council
inconsistent herewith shall be deemed superseded by this Order.
Sec. 7. Effectivity. — The reorganization of the
Peace and Order Council as herein provided shall take effect
immediately and be completed within thirty (30) days thereafter.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 11th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred
and eighty-seven.
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