Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE. PEACE PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ‘Camp BGen Rafael T Creme, Quezon City CPPS/PPOC(LPE)-230217-007 MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, APC — Eastern Mindanao (Attn: Chief, OMD) RDs, PRO 10, 14, and 13 (Attn: Chief, ROD) FROM Chief, PPDC. SUBJECT : Information, Education and Communications (IEC) Activity on PNP CMC No. 14-2022 With Subject: PNP IMPLAN to Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE), National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF- ELCAC) DATE NAR 13. 208) 1. References: a. PNP MC No. 2023-08 dated February 1, 2023 with subject: PNP Peace and Security Campaign Plan entitled "Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan = Kaunlaran (M+K+K: b. PNP MC No. 2022-037 dated March 30, 2022 entitled “PNP KASIMBAYANAN ~ Community Mobilization Program’, ¢. PNP CMC No. 14-2022 dated May 13, 2022 with subject: PNP IMPLAN to Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE), National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF- ELCAC); d. Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE) dated September 18, 2019 signed by NSA and DG, NSC/Vice Chairman, NTF- ELCAC and Chairperson, NCIP/Executive Director, NTF-ELCAC; and e. Executive Order No. 70 dated December 4, 2018 entitled “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), and Directing the Adoption of National Peace Framework’. 2. This pertains to the implementation of the Local Peace Engagements (LPE), under the NTF-ELCAC to address the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG). 3. To emphasize the participation of the PNP in the Local Peace Engagement Teams (LPET) under Track 1, and Local Peace Panels (LPP) in Track 2, PNP CMC No. ‘Life is Beautiful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo." Page 1 of 2CPPSIPPDC{LPE) 230217-007 14-2022 dated May 13, 2022 with subject: PNP IMPLAN to Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements, NTF-ELCAC, was issued. 3. Please be informed that Information, Education and Communications (IEC) Activity in relation to the above-mentioned CMC, will be conducted for PROs 10, 11 and 13, and APC — Eastern Mindanao on March 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM at the Police Regional Office 13, Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City, with the following details: [ OFFICE/UNIT a PARTICIPANTS VENUE DRDO, Regional Quad Staff PRO 13 and FC, RMFB Conference PRO13. | (Physical Presence) (|| _—- Room COPs and FCs, CMFCIPMFC i 7 ~ DRDOs, Regional Quad Staff | d FCs, RMFB PROs 10 and 11 anares Via Zoom | COPs and FCs, CMFCIPMFC | apc-easten | ~craomp—* | Mindanao: inlet OND) : i | 4. In this connection, request facilitate the following requirements for the conduct of the activity: a. PRO 13 1) Availability of the Conference Room for the event; 2) Program and emcee for the activity; 3) IT personnel for the presentation and Zoom link for the virtual attendees; and 4) Other requirements as necessary. b. APC - Eastern Mindanao and PROs 10 and 11 1) Coordination with PRO 13 for the Zoom link for the virtual attendees; and 2) Other requirements as necessary 5. Please contact PMAJ FREDELIN E FRANCISCO, Chief, Communist Peace Process Section, PPDC (cellphone number 0961-6283620 and email address: cnnppdc@gmail.com), for the other details. 6. Further request appropriate action. PERCIVAL aun P PLACER & Police Brigadier General (Copy furished “100 File Nome: Deskiop/.PE IEC/February2023 “Life is Beautitul...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 2 of 2Republic ofthe Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP Camp 8Gen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City O1 FEB 2023 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No:29 23-008 PNP PEACE AND SECURITY CAMPAIGN PLAN (Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan = Kaunlaran (M+K+K=K) 1, REFERENCES: a. b. Republic Act (RA) No. 9165 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,” as amended by RA No. 10640; Executive Order (EO) No. 70, s 2018 entitled, “National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC)' dated December 4, 2018; Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro (CAB) signed between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front dated March 27, 2014; Joint Communiqué between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) dated May 6, 2002; Five-Point Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Agenda of President Ferdinand R Marcos, Jr; 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr; Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Regulation No. 4, series of 2021, entitled, “Sustaining the Implementation of Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP) and Repealing for such Purpose Board Regulation No. 3, series of 2017 dated July 29, 2021;” PNP Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2022-086 entitled, “Guidelines and Procedures in the Verification and Accounting of Firearms with Expired Registration and of Licensees with Expired License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) Revitalized Katok” dated August 9, 2022; PNP MC No. 2022-037 entitled, “PNP Kasimbayanan-Community Mobilization Program” dated March 30, 2022; PNP MC No. 2017-021 entitled, “Enhanced Operational Concept of Managing Police Operations (MPO)" dated March 8, 2017, PNP CMC No. 07-2022 entitled, "PNP Campaign Plan Double Barrel Finale Version 2022 Antiillegal Drugs Operations thru Reinforcement and Education’ dated April 12, 2022; Letter of Instructions (LOI) 45/2001 "SAKLOLO MASTER PLAN" (MASTER PLAN ON DISASTERPREPAREDNESS) dated 12 December 2001 |. LOI 43/2001 "SANG-BANAT MASTER PLAN" (PNP Master Plan For The Campaign against illegal Drugs) dated 07 December 2001; “Life is Beautiful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 1 of 15n. LOI 40/2001 "SANDUGO MASTER PLAN" (The PNP ISO Master Plan) dated 04 December 2001; 0. LOI 39/2001 “SANDIGAN MASTER PLAN" (Anti-Criminality Master Plan) dated 03 December 2001; p. LOI 39/09 “Kontra Boga Revised” dated July 23, 2009; and q. LO! 71/08 “PAYAPA" (Decentralizing the Formulation and Implementation of Anti-Criminality Plans) dated December 19, 2008. 2. RATIONALE: This PNP MC sets forth the policies and guidelines to be followed by offices/units of the PNP in the implementation of the Peace and Security Framework entitled, “Malasakit, Kaayuean, Kapayapaan tungo sa Kaunlaran” (M+K+K=K), aims to address the intemal and extemal issues of the organization; implement the rule of law; and maintain peace and order, in support to the 8-Point Socioeconomic ‘Agenda of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. (PFRMUR). 3, SITUATION: Since the inception of the PNP in 1991, the organization has been besieged with several internal and external issues such as police scalawags, organizational dysfunctions, and negative feedbacks from the community. Various programs and interventions have been conceptualized and implemented to address such concems; however, severai of these programs were noi sustained. With the current challenges against illegal drugs, criminality, insurgency, terrorism, and public safety, the PNP must assess and review its policies and ‘strategies to come up with a more responsive and reinvigorated approach in combatting these chalisnges. This MC was formulated to provide clear guidelines in reinforcing laws, existing programs, and policies with the aid of the public sector and the community to improve the quality of police services and to gain public trust and confidence. 4. MISSION: ‘The PNP, concurrent with its mission and functions, shall execute a holistic Peace and Security Framework anchored on M+K+K=K and KASIMBAYANAN (Kapulisan, Simbahan at Pamayanan), a coalition of the PNP, the Religious Sector and the Community to address intemal issues and deliver quality public safety and ‘security services for a peaceful and progressive Philippines. a. Objectives: 1)To enhance the morale and welfare of our personnel by addressing their needs and capacitating them in the performance of their duties; 2) To strengthen the internal cleansing program through the full exercise of disciplinary authority at all levels; ‘Life is Beautful..Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 2 of 153) To reinforce the sense of responsibility of serving and protecting the community by upholding the rule of law without fear or favor and aligning police programs and operations with rights-based policing; 4) To organize and mobilize the community and other stakeholders as peace advocates and counselors in the campaign against criminality, illegal drugs, and terrorism; 5) To sustain the gains achieved by the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC); and 6)To support the implementation of the localized peace agreements between the government and rebel groups. 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Kaayusan (Order) — refers to the promotion and upholding of the rule of law, maintenance of peace and order, and prevention of criminal activities in the community; Kapayapaan (Peace) — refers to the state of achieving freedom from armed conflicts, disturbance, and rampant criminality. The PNP shall ensure that peace and security programs will not only reach urbanized areas but will be felt down to rural and barangay areas as well; . KASIMBAYANAN (KApulisan, SIMBAhan, PamaYANAN) — refers to the collaboration among the police, church, and the community, which aims to bring holistic transformation in the PNP organization and to effect change in the community; |. Kaunlaran (Progress) — refers to the end-result of all the programs implemented to attain unhampered progress and development in the community; and . Miaiasakit (Care) — refers to the aspirations of the PNP to provide spiritual and logistical support to all of its personnel and to address both intemal and external issues of the organization thereby improving the quality of police services. “Life is Beautitul...Kaligtasen Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 3 of 156. EXECUTION: a. Concept of Operations: unnarran 6 [Pas Feces cu IN COMMUNITY, Glass a (0) Cine BAYANAN Figure 1. “Phases of implementation” efi eet The PNP Peace and Security Framework is a holistic approach anchored on the MKK=K, which comprises of three main pillars representing the program components — Malasakit (Care), Kaaayusan (Order) at Kapayapaan (Peace) — with the end view of attaining Kaunlaran (Progress) in the community in line with the 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda of PFRMJR. The MKK=K is complemented by the KASIMBAYANAN Program, which basically refers to the frontline actors comprising of the PNP, the Church (Religious Sector), and the Community together with its supporting actors from National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs) and Security Sector coming from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAS). b. Phases of Implementation: Phase 1: Organization For unity of command and direction in the implementation of the Peace and Security Framework (MKK=K and KASIMBAYANAN). the PNP shall craft the organizational structure (Fig. 2) to delineate its functions down to the lowest units in the PNP. “Life is Beauttul...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 4 of 15CPNP Program Director TDCA (Oversight Commits ‘Chair TDCO Program Manager TCDS Asst Program Manager C, LED, DO Secret pee TOL TDHROD || TOPL || TORD | TDICTM Sane oe stare || ee | cee | BER | cote he is meee | somes | cee | ees | eae Ee nome. | Siete Pe || eet) ieee | Ae ‘APC APC APC APC i | NCRPO | | Northern | ( Southern | | pos | | Wiestern | Eastem | [aes Luzon Luzon pee Mindanao Mindanao ee I J if [i PRO 1,2,3 PROS. 12. PRO 10. NASUs | Newsa | | or rnoanee.s|[ ros. | aa | | no | Nee | Figure 2. “Organizational Structure” Life is Beautiful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 5 of 15,The Chief, PNP (CPNP) shall be the Program Director with The Deputy Chief, PNP for Administration (TDCA) as the Chairman of the Oversight Committee. The Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations (TDCO} is designated as Program Manager who shalt be assisted by ‘The Chief of Directorial Staff (TCDS). The Chief, Law Enforcement Division, Directorate for Operations (LED, DO) shall serve as the Secretariat. The 11 Directorial Staff are the Program Supervisors of their respective Directorates. The five Area Police Commands shall oversee the different Police Regional Offices (PROs) under their respective areas of responsibilty. The Regional Directors of the 17 PROs and Directors of 26 National Support Units (NSUs) shall be designated as the Program implementers of this plan. Thereafter, it shall be launched and cascaded down to the barangay level with the proactive support of the KASIMBAYANAN main actors coming from the PNP, Religious Sector (Church) and the Community (Public, Advocacy Support Groups and Force Multipliers) and other sectors from the NGAs, LGUs, AFP, LEAs and NGOs. This phase also covers the mentoring and capacity building of all main actors including advocacy support groups and force multipliers, and forging of community partnerships though Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/U). Phase 2: Mobilization This phase involves the actual execution of activities and programs relevant to the Peace and Security Framework through the mobilization of all actors in the MKK=K and KASIMBAYANAN. Phase 3: Monitoring and Evaluation A PNP Oversight Committee at the national and regional levels shall be created and convened monthly to evaluate, assess and measure the progress of all PROs, collate, study, and analyze gaps, and formulate directives to guide the Program Implementers. The implementation of all the programs under this campaign plan shall be properly monitored and evaluated to keep track of the progress, gains, and accomplishments as well as the issues and challenges encountered. ‘The composition of the National Oversight Committee shall be the following: Chairperson : TOCA Co-Chairperson : TDCO Vice-Chairperson : TCDS “Life is Beautful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 6 of 18Members : Commander, APCs 1G, IAS TDIDM. TDPRM. TDHRDD TDI TOPL TDO TDICTM. TOL D, CHS: TDPCR DLS ToC [D, HS The composition of the National Oversight Committee shall be replicated in the Regional Oversight Committee. The Commander, APC shall be represented in the regional level by the Provincial/City Directors. b. Strategic Program Components: 1) The “MALASAKIT” component shall address the intemal and extemal issues of the organization. On the intemal aspect, the human resource growth and organizational development shali be addressed by implementing responsive programs to strengthen counter-intelligence efforts; reinforce the leadership and disciplinary authority of key officers at all levels of command; intensify intemal cleansing mechanisms through preventive, restorative, and punitive approach: ‘and boost the morate and welfare of the PNP personnel. Medium and fong-term programs focused on training and education, fiscal reforms, logistics capability enhancement, doctrine and research development, and continuing development of a lean and mean organization (right-sizing) shall be established. It shall also address the external aspect to satisfy the expectations of the community on the peace and security concems and nurture a harmonious relationship with various stakeholders and the general populace by effecting genuine efforts on crime prevention, intelligence and case build-up, case resolution, community awareness, organization and mobilization, and digitization of frontline services that must be delivered and be felt by the community. 2) The “KAAYUSAN” component promotes and upholds the rule of law to maintain peace and order and reduce criminal activities down to the barangay level through interplaying of Quad Concept operations spectfically on intelligence and counter-intelligence, crime prevention, case resolution, and civil affairs development. This concept shall be incorporated to the localized peace and security plan in coordination with all the sectors of the society to make it more responsive and adaptive to the peculiarities of every locality to address root causes of crimes and insurgency. The PNP shall strengthen collaboration with the ‘community through Ugnayan sa Barangay and cascade national laws and local ordinances to better inform the citizenry. All focused law enforcement operations, public safety activities, and community “Life Is Beautiul...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko, Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 7 of 15organization and mobliization of the frontline police units and national support units shall be directed against all forms of threats to peace and order, and public safety. 3) The ‘“KAPAYAPAAN” component involves the response of the PNP in support to the programs of the national government in the maintenance of peace and security focusing on counter-insurgency, counter- terrorism, legal offensive, and community affairs development. The PNP shall actively engage all its Public Safety Forces (PSFs) and other units in support to Executive Order No. 70 (NTF ELCAC) in defeating the protracted war of the CPP-NPA-NDF against the government. Maintain close coordination with other government agencies and LGUs in implementing strategic communication to stir up awareness to the citizenry, stakeholders, other sectoral groups, organize and mobilize advocacy support groups or force multipliers. Implement PNP responses to mitigate the impact of natural and man-made disasters. 4) The “KAUNLARAN” is the goal of all the components implemented which will lead to achieving a peaceful and secured community living in a progressive and developed country. ‘The M#K+KeK shall be enhanced by the KASIMBAYANAN program (Kapulisan, Simbahan at Pamayanan) which shall be spearheaded by the Directorate for Police Community Relations. This program seeks to envision the all-inclusive synergy of the police, church, and community in upholding public order and safety and peace and security. c. Tasks: cs a) Oversee the implementation of this plan particularly on anti- criminality, ant-llegal drugs operations, intemal security, terrorism, and search and rescue and security during calamities; b) Coordinate closely with respective area commanders of the AFP for the conduct of joint and relentless internal security operations within your AOR; ©) Maximize the utlization of the Regional Mobile Force Battalions (RMFBs) and Provincial Mobile Force Companies (PMFCs), especially on Geographically-Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs)barangays to ensure implementation of Barangay Development Programs; ) Oversee the deployment of RMFBs in support to NTF ELCAC; €) Oversee the conduct of border control operations; and f) Perform other tasks as directed. “Life is Beautiful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 8 of 152) TOPRM a) Designated as Program Supervisor for Morale and Welfare, and Internal Discipline; b) Ensure the implementation of programs and projects that shall boost the morale and welfare of uniformed and non-uniformed personnel; ©) Strengthen the implementation of PNP Disciplinary System through the stringent implementation of Intemal Cleansing Program, Comprehensive Internal Disciplinary Machinery, and the resolution of administrative cases of PNP personnel; d) Review policies and processes of personne! placement and promotion; and e) Perform other tasks as directed. 3) TDI a) Designated as Program Supervisor for Intelligence and Counter- Intelligence; b) Reinvigorate Counter-Intelligence (C!) efforts through the conduct ‘of Complete Background Investigation on PNP personnel and extemal stakeholders, validation/adjudication of derogatory information and Cl Awareness Seminar in support to the internal cleansing program of the PNP; c) Convene intelligence fusion center during major and special events; d) Provide periodic threats and security assessments; €) Develop targets for focused intelligence-driven law enforcement operations; f) Assist DIDM in analyzing crime data and identifying the two main products of crime analysis, all the hotspots, and all crime patterns in the AOR; g) Provide updated target lists relative to suspected crime groups involved in robbery/hold-up and other organized criminal activities; h) Validate and adjudicate watch-listed drug personalities; and i) Perform other tasks as directed. “Life is Beautiful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 9 of 154) TOO a) Shall serve as the Office Primary Responsible (OPR) in the implementation of this MC; b) Designated as the Program Supervisor for Crime Prevention, Law Enforcement, Public Safety and Intemal Security; ¢) Supervise and monitor the war on Drugs in coordination with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and other government agencies; d) Coordinate and collaborate with other government agencies, in ‘support to the NTF ELCAC; @) Designate Chief, LED as Head Secretariat of PNP Peace and Security Campaign Plan; and f) Perform other tasks as directed. 5) TOL a) Designated as Program Supervisor for Optimization and Sound Utilization of Logistical Resources; b) Provide appropriate logistical support for the implementation of this MC; and c) Perform other tasks as directed. 6) TDOPCR a) Designated as Program Supervisor for KASIMBAYANAN; b) Orchestrate a wide public information campaign through TRIMP (Television, Radio, Internet, Messaging, Print) in order to raise public awareness and engender community support to the intensified campaign against all forms of criminality, c) Develop a Strategic Communication (STRATCOM) and COMPLAN in support to the PNP Peace and Security Campaign Plan; 4) Organize and mobilize force multipliers for patrol and information gathering; €) Promote cooperation and participation of the people in crime prevention and solution; ) Intensify crime prevention efforts through collaboration with other agencies concerned and partnership with different advocacy groups; and “Life is Beauttul...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tuiong Tayo.” Page 10 of 15g) Perform other tasks as directed. 7) Toc a) Designated as Program Supervisor for Financial Management; b) Provide funds necessary for the implementation of this MC; and c) Perform other tasks as directed. 8) TDIDM a) Designated as Program Supervisor for Legal Offensive; b) Provide support for the speedy investigation, filing of appropriate charges, and effective prosecution of all criminal cases to attain a high conviction rate: ) Supervise the generation of accurate and reliable crime data; d) Monitor the status of cases filed in court against criminals, CTGs and local threat groups up to its final disposition; e) Strengthen the legal offensives, in support to NTF ELCAC; ) Utilize the Next Generation Investigation Solution (NGIS) for ‘Crime Solution; g) Monitor the automatic review of dismissed drug cases and other heinous/sensational cases; h) Conduct inventory of cases filed in court that were dismissed due to non-appearance of PNP witnesses; i) Coordinate and cooperate with other pillars of the Criminal Justice ‘System for the speedy resolution of cases; and |). Perform other tasks as directed. 9) TOHRDD a) Designated as Program Supervisor for the conduct of all training and education programs; b) Facilitate the review of doctrines and policies of all Directorial Staff and Units to be aligned with the Peace and Security Framework; ©) Review the Program of instructions (POIs) of all mandatory and specialized courses; d) Review the PNPA Cadet Curriculum; “Life is Boautiful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Segot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 11 of 15) Monitor the capacity building and training of Police Investigators under the new PO! with components of the QUAD concept; f) Monitor the implementation of the Modified Handgun Marksmanship Training designed to enhance the individual skills ‘on shooting and defense tactics of all personnel; g) Monitor the Best Practices of all Units in relation to KASIMBAYANAN; h) Facilitate the implementation of foundation training (SAF Commando, Scout Ranger, Special Forces, or Force Reconnaissance) for the new PNPA graduates; and i) Perform other tasks as directed. 10) TOPL a) Designated as Program Supervisor for the formulation of organizational development projects, collation and drafting of legislative proposals, program thrusts, and PNP Medium-Term Development Plan; b) Review, evaluate, and recommend necessary amendments to the Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) of all PNP offices (administrative, technical and line offices) towards the attainment of a streamlined organization and rationalized distribution of uniformed personnel to strengthen the manpower of the line units specially the police stations nationwide; c) Endorse to the Senate/Congress the 12 PNP priority bills; and d) Perform other tasks as directed. 11) TORD a) Designated as Program Supervisor for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation of Materials, Uniforms, Insignias and Accoutrements of the PNP; b) Monitor, consolidate, and report offices/units activities related to “LOI Tamang Bihis”; ¢) Designate DRD personnel to act as Secretariat of the Uniforms and Equipment Specifications Board with TDRD as Chairman and Deputy DO as the Vice-Chairman, among others; d) Designate DRD personnel to act as Secretariat of the Task Force “Bantay Bihis” with Deputy, DRD as TF Commander at the NHQ while the DRDAs/DPDAs/ DCDAs/ COPs are the field TF ‘Commanders of the same in their respective offices/units; and “Life is Beautful...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 12 of 16) Perform other tasks as directed. 12) TOICTM a) Designated as Program Supervisor for PNP Digital Transformation; b) Optimize the implementation of the Secured Mobile Artificial Intelligence-Driven Real Time Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) Policing Program; c) Review the digitalization of frontiine services; and d) Perform other tasks as directed. 13) RD, PROs a) The main imptementer of this Peace and Security Strategy; b) Ensure that this strategy is incorporated in the Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan (POPS); c) Ensure to safeguard and promote fair trade, price stability, and fair competition; d) Lead the conduct of Law Enforcement Operations (LEO) against CTG High Value Targets (HVTs); e) Capacitate PMF in the conduct of White Area Operations (WAO); f) Coordinate with other government agencies in support to NTF ELCAC; g) Conduct Information Operations (IO) to counter the CTGs; h) Capacitate personne! in support to the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP); and i) Perform other tasks as directed. 14) C, HRAO- a) Assist the tasked offices/units in reconfiguring their respective plans and programs in the context of human rights protection; b) Integrate the M+K+KeK strategic framework in its human rights advocacy program for the PNP personnel and the community; ¢) Advocate the M#K+KSK strategic framework to CSOs cause- oriented groups and people's organization in the context of human rights protection; and d) Perform other tasks as directed. “Life Ie Boautiul...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 13 of 1615) D, NSUs a) Program implementers in line with their given mandates; b) Closely coordinate with NGAs, NGOs, LGUs, LGAs concemed and public/private support groups and provide immediate support to ensure the govemment’s food security, financial stability, sustainable economic growth, and uninterrupted infrastructure projects; ) Ensure to safeguard and promote fair trade, price stability, and fair competition; d) Provide appropriate administrative and operational support based on respective mandates; and e) Perform other tasks as directed. d. Coordinating Instructions: 4) Respect for human rights is paramount, and strict adherence to the PNP Operational Procedures shall always be emphasized in all police operations; 2)Lateral coordination with other law enforcement agencies, government entities, and the private sector is highly encouraged; 3)All Directorial Staff Program Directors shall develop Operational Guidelines as basis of all tasked units in the implementation of their activities in line with the Peace and Security Framework; 4)Force multipliers, Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATS), Barangay Tanod, and Barangay Information Networks (BINs) may be employed/utilized in the conduct of regular Patrol; 5) Directorial Staff shall review and evaluate existing policies and guidelines if they are still applicable, responsive, and relevant to the present set-up; 6)Program supervisors shall review, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of this MC after three months; and 7) All tasked offices/units shall submit respective IMPLANs seven days after the receipt of this MC as well as Weekly Accomplishment Reports on assigned tasks to the Directorate for Operations (Attn: LED, DO). “Life is Beautiul...Kaligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 14 of 167. REPEALING CLAUSE: All existing LOls, directives, and other issuances that are inconsistent with the provisions of this MC are hereby rescinded or modified accordingly. 8. EFFECTIVITY: This MC shall take effect after 15 days from filing a copy thereof at the University of the Philippines Law Center in consonance with Sections 3 and 4, of Chapter 2, Book VII of Executive Order No. 292 otherwise known as the “Revised Administrative Code of 1987,” as amended. RODO(|FO S AZURIN, JR Poli jeneral Chief, PNP. Distribution: ae min tn 1G, IAS and DIG, IA‘ | i Sst iii P-Staff D, NSUs. RD, PROs SEAs, Command Group ‘Spokesperson of the CPNP C, NUPAD, DPRM. Copy Fumished: Command Group SPA to the SILG “Life is Beauttul...Keligtasan Nyo, Sagot Ko. Tulong-tulong Tayo.” Page 18 of 15Repubiie of the Philippines NATIONAL POLIGE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ‘OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP Camp BGen Ratae! 1 Quezon Cay ves an gm PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. PNP KASIMBAYANAN - Community Mobilization Program 1, REFERENCES a. Alticie Il, Section 4, Phiippine Constitution. b Republic Act (RA) No 8551 entitled, “PNP Reform and Reorganization ‘Act of 1998" © RANO. 7 Ibu entities The Local Government Code of 1997 d_ DILG Memorandum Circular (MC) No 2016-116 dated September 2, 2016 on the Implementation of "MASA MASID © PNP MC No 2019-046 entitled. “Master Plan [AGAIAGUYOD. # PNP MC No 2019-027 entitled “Enhanced Revitalized PNP internal Cleansing Strategy g PNP MC No 2U15-UUY dated Apri 30, 2015 entitled, “BARANGAYanihan Revised Barangay Peacekeeping Operations fn Command Memorandum Circular (CMC) No 55-2017 with subject USAP (Ugnayang Simbanan at Pulisya) CMC No 02-2017 dated Januar and Service-Onented Policing S\ PNP Patrol Pian 2030. 11, 2017 with subject PNP Community m; and 2. RATIONALE: This MC provides the guidelines and procedures to be undertaken by offices/ units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the implementation of the PNP KASIMBAYANAN (Kapulisan, Simbahan, at Pamayanan), a community mobilization program highlighting the synergized and collaborative partnership between the PNP and the general public through the intervention anc help of the religious sector towards the goal uf 4 uli ansformation that involves the PNP and the community it serves and protects 3. SITUATION: The aggravating situation where some of the PNP personnel are misguided and were engaged in illegal activites has greatly affected the PNP organization and how the general public view the image of the PNP. The effort to deal with this has confronted the PNP to intensify its existing programs particularly on intemal cleansing Paget of 10The PNP has implemented various programs particularly intemal cleansing Initiatives addressing the Issues on the misguided PNP personnel such as the PNP MC No. 2018-036, otherwise known as the “Revitalized PNP intemal Cleansing Strategy’ and the PNP MC No. 2019-027 or the Squad Weekly Interactive Meeting (SWIM). This time, on a wider and inclusive perspective, the organization has to ‘extend the implementation, requiring the need to involve the engagement of the ‘community, recognizing the valuable contribution of the religious sector. The maintenance of peace and order is always a shared responsibility between the people and the police. To mention an instance, PRO CALABARZON crafted a plan to combat the menace of crime and illegal drugs and to ensure public safety at the local level by utilizing some concepts in “Aisa Masa” of Davao City and in “Masa Masid” of DILG. Through this public safety program, citizens will be empowered to participate at the barangay level by helping the police gather inteligence information and conduct necessary community interventions. Thus, it asserts that community mobilization is important because each member is ultimately responsible for and affected by situations of safety and security. Conversely, if the community is not mobilized, the ideas and initiatives put forward by the police and other line agencies will not prosper. Moreover, the expected gains of transformation will not be sustained and will ot be effective without the involvement of the general public wherein the mindset has also to be influenced/swayed through the implementation of PNP KASIMBAYANAN. It is through this situation that the PNP, with the valuable support of the feligious sector, intends to reach out to the different communities to inform them of the following: that crimes committed by the citizens are not only violation of local ordinances but in reality, violation of God's commandments; that Intemal Cleansing in the PNP requires the active participation of the community by their faithful ‘observance of the existing laws; and that crime prevention is a duty of every citizen to his/her country and ultimately to Gad. Therefore, the role of the religious leaders is significant in this program. 4. PURPOSE: The PNP, with the support of the religious sector, aims to strengthen its partnership with the general public and bring awareness to the various communities that PNP personnel and the people they serve have a vital rote in contributing peace, order, progress and even holistic transformation of the society. Further, the full ‘support of all unit commanders to this program i¢ necessary so that transformation is ensured within the PNP organization and in the communities they serve and protect. 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS: @. Assessment Committee and Board - is a group led by the PNP and DILG responsible in assessing and implementing the program together with different program partners. iia ae Page 2 of 10= . Barangay Defense System - a group of people who live in a neighbourhood who develop tactical ways to protect its locality from lawlessness and criminality. Barangay Immersion Program - a planiprogram to be carried out by the PNP, Local Government Units (LGU) and the religious leaders to the communities nationwide where it engages the recipients in various activities with a sot of significant goals. |. BPATs — means Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams whose functions are law enforcement, conflict resolutions, disaster preparedness and response, environmental protection, people's organization and speakers bureau. BIN — means Barangay Intelligence Network whose functions is to assist the PNP in intelligenca information gathering. f. Certification of Mobilized Barangay — is the recognition of barangays that have established their own Barangay Defense System and demonstrated excellent efforts in reducing level of criminality, hindering proliferation of illegal drugs and downgrading their ISO Affectation in partnership with community groups and other stakeholders. |. Community Empowerment and Mobilization — is the process wherein People is brought together to act on a common interest with the end goal Of building a responsive community through shared decision making and responsibilities. . Community Information and Education — is the institutionalization of waren alertness, participation, cooperation and reciprocal responsibility among constituents relative to PNP’s crime prevention and public safety efforts. Community Organization - a process by which people are brought ‘together to act in common interest with the end goal of building a changed community by empowering its community members with knowledge and skills. Household Clustering — is a small cluster of community, composed of ten to twenty households. . Household Leader — is the identified potential contacts/individuals, whom the PNP can obtain relevant information in crime prevention and solution efforts and lead his cluster in public safely activities with credibility and responsiveness, Household Profiling — is the process of identifying the members of a household and gathering brief written description that provides information about the member's individuality. Information Operation — involves a practical application of principles or processes in the communication or reception of knowledge or intelligence. . Nationalism — a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries. Patriotism — the outmost love that people feel for their country with involvement of sacrifices. Page 3 of 10p. Reciprocal Responsibiitty - a relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other, to allow each other to have the same rights with moral, legal or mental accountability. q. SARA Model — is a problem solving technique using Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment. : 1. Social Responsibility — refers to something that one should do because it is morally right and legally required that affects the individual's relationship to other people or society in general. 8. Social Investigation - is the conduct of preliminary study on the community's physical environment, economic and lifestyle, cuttural, socio- political and organizational aspect. t. Speakers’ Bureau - is a group of people composed of uniformed personne! or civilian volunteers that provides information to the public. u. Stakeholders - individuals or group of individuals who have invested their time and resources in developing an environment that is economically, socially, and physically healthy for everyone to reside, visit and work. v. Vigilantism — is the quality or state of being alertly watchful and carefully noticing problems or signs of danger to avoid it. . GUIDELINES: a. General Guidelines: The valuable partnership between the PNP and the general public is considered the building block of this mobilization program. The primary players of this program are the PNP, religious leaders, Local Chief Executives from the province down to the barangay level while other parties ‘shall provide necessary support and assistance in mobilizing the citizen in crime prevention and public safety activities. Participation by the religious teaders representing all affiliations shall be ensured as they will play a significant role in the implementation of this program. b. Specific Guidelines: 1) There shall be a Technical Working Committee (TWC) created for the purpose of this program. The PNP shall initiate to conduct series of consultative meetings with the LGUs and religious leaders prior to its launching. The launching will be highlighted with the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the LGUs through the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the PNP. Further, Covenant Signing will also be incorporated which will be Participated in by representatives from religious sectors, anti-crime ‘groups, academe, and other stakeholders to mark their support to the endeavour. Similarly, this will be replicated in all PNP Police Regional Offices (PROs) nationwide; 2) The key players of this program shall plan out and develop a tailor-fit Barangay Immersion Program as appropriate to the needs of each barangay under the AOR of all PROs, 3) The PNP offices/units, particularly the Chiefs of Police (COPs) and the PCR Sections, have to coordinate with their local religious leaders ‘such as the Parish Priest, Local Pastors, and other Religious Workers Page 4 of 10for the implementation of this program guided by the Barangay Immersion Program; : 4) The PNP must identify and organize the community of barangay into different sectors (youth sector, transport sector, student sector, business sector, etc.) as a preparation for future information drive, ‘meetings or pulong-pulong sa barangay, seminars, crime prevention education, etc. that will be conducted by PNP personnel (PCR) with the help of the local religious leaders. Community information and ‘education shall be the approaches to be used during this phase: 5) PNP personnel with the help of religious leaders shall reach out to different sectors of the community through drives, meetings or pulong- pulong sa barangay (barangay congress). seminars, crime prevention education and other activities which further strengthen police- community relations. The PNP personnel may aiso coordinate with the Parish Priest. Local Pastors. Imams. and other Religious Workers that they may be allowed to become part of their religious gatheri fe Ecclestal Community gatherings to share significant information about policing that affects the life of the community members (eg. crime situation in the area, prevalent crimes in a certain barangay or locality, peace and order situation of a certain locality, tips on how to prevent crimes, brief explanation of a new law or ordinance, etc.): 6) The PNP jn partnership with other agencies must enhance the capability of the community through the regular conduct of training, providing assistance and encouragement for the community mobilization, and enhance responsiveness of the community to participate in providing knowledge and ideas. These volunteers may also be utilized in the conduct of crime prevention awareness and education and other public information activities; 7) Empower the community by allowing them to share decision-making and responsibilities through linkages in social accounts and text Hboton ab in the police stations and LGUs’ Hotlines and Complaint nters; 8) To institute an effective reporting/monitoring system there shall be an established 24/7 Hotlines and Complaint Centers ideally in all police stations where the general public can contact to report any information and complaints. These can be done through a landline/mobile phone, calls and SMS, various social media platforms, and radio calls; 8) The PNP es far as practicable encourage the respective LGUs to issue ‘an appropriate Certification of Mobilized Barangay to recognize the Barangays that have established their own Barangay Defense System and demonstrate excellent efforts in reducing the level of criminality, hindering proliferation of illegal drugs and downgrading their ISO affectation. 10)Progressive announcements of the gains of implementation in the barangay level shall be made. This is to eneure that tho detaile and mechanics of the program are strictly implemented and program Partners are well informed of the same; 11) At the National Level, an Assessment Committee and Board shall be created and to be replicated by the lower units (See Annex “A"); Page S of 1012)The Provincial and City/Municipal Assessment Commities and Board may identify other members of the committee as they deemed it necessary. The Committee shall meet at east once every month or as maybe necessary to assess and evaluate the implementation of the program. The Committee may also include an NGO member and a representative from the religious sector, 43)At the City/Municipal Level, the City Police Station/Municipal Police Station in coordination with the Peace and Order Council shall also a ‘@ monthly assessment to evaluate whether the program has itive effects to the overall peace and order situation in the locality; 14\The COP shall submit the assessment report to the PNP Provincial Director for subsequent submission to the Regional Director. The RPCRD shall be the official repository of records for this program; 15) For the purpose of recognizing the efforts of the community in promating and ensuring peace, order and security and in formulating and activating their barangay defense system, designated PNP personnel shall assist their respective barangays in the consolidation and preparation of reports to recognize their efforts in crime prevention and suppression and public safety and he/she shall also ensure the regular ‘submission of such to the City/Municipal Assessment mmittee. . Responsibilities: 1) DPCR a) Act as supervisor in the implementation of this MC: b) Supervise and monitor the conduct of dialogues of lower units with the religious leaders and LGUs, ©) Supervise the PROs in the formulation of programs and activities in the implementation of this MC; d) Develop a Strategic Communication Plan (StratCom Plan) and Information Operations Plan (IO Plan): ©) Monitor tha mobilization of the Coalition of Lingkod Bayan ‘Support Groups and Force Muttipliers actively supporting the implementation of the MC; 1) Monitor the PROs performance in the implementation ofthe MC: 9) Perform other tasks as directed. 2) DPRM a) Issue appropriate orders for the composition of the Technical Working Committee; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 3) DIDM a) Provide information/presentation for the briefing of PCR in order to update the Religious Sector and LGUs about the crimes that are prevalent in every province of the fagion; and Pogo 6 of 20b) Perform other tasks as directed. 4) DL a) Provide logistical requirement of the tasked offices/units; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 5) DC a) Provide fund necessary for the implementation of this MC, and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 6) oO a) Conduct background investigation of the people/entities who will be involved in the implementation of PNP KASIMBAYANAN; b) Conduct security assessment of areas wherein there will be a meoting and other rolated activities pertaining to PNP KASIMBAYANAN; and ©) Perform other tasks as directed. Reece in the implementation of thio MC; of MOA/Memorandum of Understanding, } PNP units, religious sectors, and LGUs; 8) CHS a) Coordinate with the local Archdiocese/Dioceses/Parishes/Mosques and other religious groups for the cascading of this MC and remind Church leaders of their vital role in reminding their respective church members to take part in crime prevention and crime solution; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 9) Ls @) Review the provisions of the MOA/MOU for PNP KASIMBAYANAN Page 7 of 10to be drafted by the TWC; and b) Perform other tasks es directed. 10) HS a) Provide medical assistance and medical support to all PNP KASIMBAYANAN-felated activities; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 41) PIO ‘a) Write press releases and use of multi-media platforms (print, TV, radio and social media) to promote this MC; b) Serve as mouthpiece and voice of the PNP in dealing with the public on PNP KASIMBAYANAN; and ¢) Perform other tasks as directed. 12) Commander, APCs a) Supervise the PROs under their AOR in the implementation of this b) Include in the conduct of the Operations Review and Performance Audit the accomplishments of the PROs in their respective AOR; c} Oversee, collate and monitor the accomplishments of PROs in their respective AOR; and d) Perform other tasks as directed. 13) RD, PROs a) Provide security during the conduct of PNP KASIMBAYANAN activities including Peace Building, Community Organizing, and meetings; 'b) Coordinate with the PCADU and PNP Regional Chaplain Service in the imptementation of this MC; ¢) Shail submit to the TWC respective IMPLANs as strategy for the implementation of the PNP KASIMBAYANAN; d) Cascade this MC to respective units and Religious Sector in partnership with the LGUs; ®) Conduct information drive or seminar-workshop for local religious Jeaders (priests, pastors, imam, and other religious workers) to orient them about their vital role in changing the mind-sets of the people: f) Organize their respective communities into sectors for future pulong-pulong sa barangay and coordinate with their local churches/retigious groups to assist them in thie endeavor, 9) Coordinate with Barangay Chiefs and inform them of their vital role in maintaining peace and order in their respective communities; Poge B of 10h) Maximize the use of TRIMP in the implementation of this program i) Ensure that all police units shail maintain 24/7 Hotlines and Complaint Centers as platform of communication, 3) Submit Weekly Activity Report on KASIMBAYANAN to the PCADG and k) Perform other tasks as directed 7) REPEALING CLAUSE: All issuances, memoranda, rules and regulations issued by the PNP inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or amended accordingly 8) EFFECTIVITY: This MC shail take effect after fifteen (18) days from filing a copy thereof at the University of the Philippines Law Center in consonance with Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 2, Book Vil of Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as The “Revised Administrative Code of 1987". as amended DIONARDO B CARLOS Police General Chief, PNP. AWE $088947 IG. AS Cmer APCs D-Statt P-Statt D_NSus RD PROS SPA to the SIG. Page 9 of 10(ANNEX “A” NHQ Level Assessment Committee and Board TDco - Chairman DILG Rep (barangay affairs) - Co-Chairman NAPOLCOM Representative -Member PDEA Representative Member AFP Countorpart (CRS) - Member National President Liga ng mga Barangay - Member Oo -Member bo - Member PCR - Member DIOM - Member PCADG -Secretariat And others as maybe identified by the committee. They shall meet at feast once every month, with the specific date to be fixed by the Committee, or as maybe necessary to assess and evaluate the implementation of the program. The Assessment Committee and Board shall be replicated at the Provincial and City/Municipal Level with the following membership: Regional/Provincial Level Deputy Provincial Director for Operations = Chairman DILG Provincial Director - Co-Chairman Provincial NAPOLCOM Representative - Member Provincial PDEA Representative - Member AFP Counterpart (Civi-Military Officer) Member Provincial Committee for Peace & Order - Member Provincial Liga ng Barangay President - Member Chief, PIB ~ Member Chief, POPB + Member Chief, PPCRB - Member Chief, PIDMB - Member City/Municipal Level Chief of Police ~ Chairman DILG City/Municipal Officer - Co-Chairman City/Municipal Committee for Peace & Order + Member City/Municipal Liga ng Barangay President - MemberRepublic of the Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP Camp 8Gen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City COMMAND MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.: ‘SUBJECT TO DATE PNP IMPLAN to Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE), National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) See Distribution REFERENCES: a Executive Order No. 70 dated December 4, 2018 entitled “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, and Directing the Adoption of a National Peace Framework; Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements dated ‘September 18, 2019 signed by National Security Adviser (NSA) and Director General, National Security Council (DG, NSC)/Vice Chairman, NTF-ELCAC, and Chairperson, NCIP/Executive Director, NTF-ELCAC; Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2019-169, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) dated October 11, 2019 with subject: Guidelines on the Implementation of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) signed by Secretary Eduardo M. Anjo; MC No. 2022-006, Office of the Chief, PNP dated January 28, 2022 entitled: PNP Retooled Community Support Program (PNP RCSP), Memorandum from TOO dated April 23, 2021 with subject Composition of Local Peace Engagement (LPE) Teams and Local Peace Panels; and PNP MC No. 27-2019 with subject: “Operationalization of Executive Order No. 70 National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC)’ RATIONALE: This CMC sets forth the guidelines and procedures to be observed by the PNP in support to the implementation of the Local Peace Engagements (PE) under the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), to address the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) problem. Page 1 of 123. SITUATION: ‘The CPP-NPA-NDF has exploited the peace process as a strategy in their National Democratic Revolution. It has humiliated and accused the goverment of social injustice, human rights violations, militarization, and development aggression to forward its own interests. As a result, the mandates, Programs, projects and activities (PPAs) of goverment departments and ‘agencies are subverted and infitrated. This has posed a stem challenge in providing a strategic alignment and interdependence of government PPAs in its quest for a progressive nation through a just and lasting peace while ensuring public order and safety. The CPP-NPA-NDF has engaged in acts of violence and hostiities ‘endangering the lives and properties of innocent people. Its United Front Building has resulted in exploitation, killings and deterred the empowerment and development of indigenous peoples/indigenous cultural communities (IP/ICCs) while at the same time utilizing IPS/ICCs ancestral domains and sacred grounds as guerilla bases in its army (NPA) building, mass-base recruitment, and united-front building. It has failed to show its sincerity and commitment in pursuing genuine and meaningful peace negotiations. These undignified operations and deep-rooted ‘manipulation of the peace process have to end. ‘On November 23, 2017, PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE signed Proclamation No. 360 entitied, “Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the NDF-CPP-NPA’, and on December 5, 2017 or 12 days after, subsequently signed Proclamation No. 374 entitled, “Declaring the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-New People’s Amy (NPA) as a Designated, Identified Terrorist Organization under Republic Act (RA) No. 10168" Further, on December 4, 2018, or a year after, the President signed Executive Order (EO) No. 70 (reference 4) with the need fo reframe and refocus government policy for achieving inclusive and sustainable peace, recognizing that insurgencies, intemal disturbances and tensions, and other armed conflicts and threats are NOT ONLY MILITARY AND SECURITY CONCERNS, but are symptomatic of broader social, economic and historical problems such as Poverty, historical injustice, social inequality, and tack of inclusivity, among others. Under Section 3 of the EO, an NTF-ELCAC was created with the President ‘as Chairman, the National Security Adviser as Vice Chairman, and members from different Govemment Agencies and representatives from the Private Sector, providing an efficient mechanism and structure for the implementation of the Whole of Nation Approach (WNA) aimed towards prioritizing and harmonizing the delivery of basic services and social development packages in confict-affected areas and vulnerable communities, and ensuring the active participation of all sectors of society in pursuit of the country’s peace agenda. A National Peace Framework, anchored cn the WNA, was formulated under Section 5 of said EO that shall be responsive to the local needs and sensitive to realities on the ground, and shall include a mechanism for local peace ‘engagements or negotiations and interventions that is nationally orchestrated, directed and supervised, while being locally implemented. Page 2 of 12This was followed by the issuance of the Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE) (reference c), to serve as guide to all peace stakeholders on the conduct of nationwide local peace engagements in conflct- affected and conflict-vulnerable communities, through community consultations and problem-solving sessions, and local peace dialogues with Communist Terrorist Group (CTG). 4, MISSION: The PNP, concurrent with its mission and functions, in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the LPE cluster and other concerned ‘clusters of the NTF-ELCAC, shall provide the necessary support during the conduct of LPE in target areas, starting with the pre-determined Barangays nationwide identified as priority. 5. EXECUTION: a. Concept of Operations: The PNP shall actively render assistance during the holding and carrying out of the following Local Peace Engagement (LPE) activities in pursuing the localization efforts: 1)Track 1: Community Consultations and Problem-Solving Sessions ‘These serve as the government's platform to ensure people's participation in the peace process. It is a secured democratic space for continuing dialogues between the RTFs-ELCACILTFs-ELCAC (PICIW/B) and community stakeholders to surface, discuss, and Clarify issues and concems that are at the root of, resulting from or affecting the peace process. It also aims to gather recommendations and strategies to address the concems. ‘This track includes existing programs like Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA), and other convergence efforts at the regional, provincial, municipal, and barangay levels. The target is the mass base and underground movements including supporters, family members, and other political infrastructures, which comprise 85% of the guerilla fronts. The issues, concems, and recommendations raised shall then be considered in the formulation of the local peace agenda where appropriate levels of response shalll also be identified. 2) Track 2: Local Peace Dialogues with the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) These refer to the dialogues conducted between the local mechanisms and the leaders and/or members of the CTG. Page 3 of 12‘These may be undertaken either openly or discreetly, with or without intermediaries, with those who are willing to engage with the government, which will result in local-level peace agreements and their availment of peace and development programs. This track may also include peace dialogues with armed members of the group who will avail of the E-CLIP without the benefit of Local-Level Peace ‘Agreement (LLPA). These two tracks can be undertaken simultaneously as an integrated whole package, or independently of each other, depending on the situation prevailing in the locality. They are intended to be flexible, adaptable and broad range, in order to cater to any modality that the CTGs may avail of. ‘The Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs) under the two-tracks of the LPE concept should coincide with or interface with the PPAS of other concemed Clusters of the NTF-ELCAC, in order to: a) Ensure convergence of efforts at the community level (such as delivery of basic services and socio-economic packages); b) Ensure complementation of programs and services provided to the individual former rebels (FRs), their families, and ‘communities; ©) Establish and/or strengthen culture, values, gender and conflict sensitive peace dialogues/iocal peace agenda-identification by region and province; and ¢) Strengthen local capacities for confict prevention, resolution, and management. b, Mechanics for Localization under the Two-Track Approach: 1)Track 1: Community Consultations and Problem Solving Sessions to be conducted by the Regional Task Forces (RTFs)ELCAC and Local Task Forces (LTFs)}-ELCAC Provincial/City/Municipality/Barangay (P/CIM/B) a) Pre-Localization Phase (1) Request from the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) operators the result of their area study to separate the insurgents from the peace-loving people and identify the needs of the people in the ground, (2) The Peace, Law Enforcement and Development Support (PLEDS) Cluster, through the RCSP, will conduct Local Conflict Analysis (LCA) which will include the following: (a) Assessment of Area Profile (areas, issues, and context); (0) Identifications of Actors (causes and dynamics); and Page 4 of 12(©) Prioritization of Issues. (3) Social Preparation will be led_by DSWD and DILG in ‘ground/community coordination. This will include information dissemination, community education, and advocacy. The ‘Strategic Communications (StratCom) Cluster will be in charge of the IEC materials. (4) Coordinate with other agencies to join the Local Peace Engagement Team (LPET) that will conduct the community problem-solving sessions to validate the needs and problems noted by the RCSP operators. The proposed members of the LPET are as follows: (@) Administrator, (b) Engineering Officer; (©) Social Welfare and Development Officer, (@) Agricutture Officer; (@) Chief of Police; () AFP Commander, (g) Representative Religious Organization; (f) President Liga ng mga Barangay; ( SK Chairman; @) Disaster Risk Reduction Officer; and (k) Others as necessary. (6) Advocate information drive to the affected barangays and Conduct Putong-Pulong/Summing-Up of RCSP to ensure total participation of the community. b) Localization Phase (1) Conduct community assemblies in the priority areas to inform the public about the RTFsELCAC/Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS)/LTF (P/CIM/B) Purposes, and to surface issues and recommendations on how they shoutd be addressed so that peace can be realized. (2) Validate the issue as pointed out by the area study. (@) Classify issues and match with doable interventions and the Page 5 of 12accountable persons and/or agencies. Based on the issues raised and recommendations made at the community assembly, it may analyze whether these require policy, program/project, resources or process interventions. The recommended intervention should be as specific, realistic and doable as possible. (4) Coordinate with concemed NTF-ELCAC Clusters and hold commitment-setting session/s with the appropriate regional and/or provincial agencies for issues that can be addressed locally. it may send official communication to the NTF-ELCAC and to the agencies concemed regarding specific requests for action from the community prior to holding the pledging session, A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement ‘the doable interventions within a specific period may be forged. Copies of the MOA shall be provided to the NTF- ELCAC and the heads of the agencies, for monitoring purposes. (©) Ensure converged, timely, and efficient implementation of ‘commitments made by concemed agencies and other peace buiiding and development programs, projects and activities. ¢) Post-Localization Phase ‘The Regional/Provincial/MunicipavBarangay LPET will then ‘conduct a feedback assembly with the community to report on the resolution of major issues. Tre RTFs-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will monitor and assess the process/delivery of commitment. This will be reported to the NTF-ELCAG through the CORDS: (1) The RTF-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will recommend action to the NTF-ELCAC for issues that require Presidential intervention or executive, legislative, and judicial action. It may request the NTF- ELCAC's intercession for issues that cannot be addressed locally. The NTF-ELCAC shall immediately deliberate on the same and endorse action documents for the President's approval; (2) The RTFs-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will also hold progress meetings with provincial agencies concemed to check the implementation of agreed programs and projects, and send regular monthly reports to the NTF-ELCAC regarding the status of such programs and projects; (8) The Regional/Provincial/Municipa/Barangay LPET will consolidate unacted problems and issues to be presented to the agencies concemed in the region through the RTF-ELCAC under the supervision of the CORDS. Feedback on the status will be given to the community concemed; and Page 6 of 12(4) The RTFs-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will monitor and evaluate to ensure that appropriate measures are bein, yrdertaken 1 respond to ‘he sues and conceme raised rein, 2) Track 2: Local Peace Dialogues between the Local Peace Panel (Regional/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay) and the CTG a) Pre-Localization Phase (1) Out of the community problem sessions, feelers or intention to hold local peace dialogues or surrender may appear. (2) The Situation Awareness and Knowledge Management (SAKM) Cluster will verify intentions and identity of the members of the _ CTG through reliable intermediaries/emissaries. This is necessary to validate the legitimacy of the CTG and for the safety of RTF- ELCAC/CORDS (Joint RPOC-RDC and sub level joint councils) members. Once the intent and identity of the members have been verified, then it may proceed. b) Localization Phase ‘There are two options. The leaders and/or members of the CTS may either enter into @ Local-Level Peace Agreement with a Local Peace Panel (LPP) or directly avail of the E-CLIP. (1) Local-Level Peace Agreement Upon the recommendation of the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS, the NTF-ELCAC wil create the LPP (Regional/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay) that will conduct local peace dislogues with the CTG. The proposed Local Peace Panel members are as follows: (@) Local Chief Executive; (©) Local AFP Commanders; (©) Local PNP Commanders; (@) Two accredited Civil Society Organizations; {e) One Religious Sector and One Academe; (f) IP Mandatory Representative (Provincial level - areas with ancestral domain) or Traditional Leaders; and (g) Provincial Prosecutor. Page 7 of 12‘The LPP, under supervision of the RTF-ELCAC, through the CORDS, shall: (@) Set-up exploratory dialogues. This is an opportunity for the body to consult and get inputs from the insurgent group on how to peacefully settle the armed conflict, or at the very least, how to humanize it. The body may request the group's leader to submit its proposed ground rules ‘and substantive agenda for the talks; (b) Coordinate with the RTF-ELCAC, through the CORDS, regarding the CG's and government's common talking points. After evaluating the situation, the NTF-ELCAC shall provide specific guidance to the body regarding the actual conduct of peace dialogues. The NTF-ELCAC may also designate one or two of its members to join the local panel; (©) Draft the ground rules. This may include conditions for holding the formal peace dialogues, such as: venue, composition of both panels, issuance of safe conduct passes, cessation of hostilities in the area, etc.; (@) Formulate the agenda. This should be informed of the results of the consultations with the community. It may also include other concems to humanize the armed ‘confit; (€) Draft the local-evel peace agreement and submit to the NTF-ELCAC, through the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS, for review and approval; (f) Hold the local-level peace agreement. The following principles shall form the foundation of any dialogue with the armed rebel group: (£1) The Philippine Republic is the only sovereignty. The government shail never accord belligerency status to any armed rebel group: (£2) The resolution of any issue or the response to any demand shall always be within the bounds of the Philippine Constitution and the ambit of law, (£3) The local peace panel, through the RTF- ELCACICORDS, ‘shall consult the NTF-ELCAC Tegarding any demand or issue that involves a ‘question of national policy or security prior to making any commitment; and (£4) Provide regular reports to the NTF-ELCAC, through the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS, regarding the status of local peace engagements. Page 8 of 12(g)Submit to the NTF-ELCAC, through the RTF- ELCACICORDS, the draft joint localevel peace agreement, for approval; (h) Sign the joint local-level peace agreement; (@® Implement agreements; @ Monitor and evaluate compliance to agreements; and (&) Sign Completion/Exit Agreement. @) E-CLIP ‘Should the CTG choose this option, the LPP shall conduct initial dialogue with the group and endorse the latter to the E-CLIP/Amnesty Cluster for the availment of benefits, programs and services. ¢) Post-Localization Phase ‘The E-CLIP/Amnesty Cluster shall submit regular quarterly reports to NTF-ELCAC, through the RTF-ELCACICORDS. It shall also facilitate government's issuance of Amnesty Proclamation. ©. Tasks: 1) PpDoc a) Shall be the OPR in the implementation of this CMC; b) OPR in the monitoring of development and implementation of signed Local Level Peace Agreements (LLPA) with the CTG; ©) Conduct Information, Education and Communications activities in Police Regional Offices (PROs) to emphasize the membership of the PNP in the Local Peace Engagement Teams (LPET) under Track 1, and Local Peace Panels (LPP) in Track 2, in coordination with the OPAPRU and DILG; and 4) Perform other tasks as directed. 2) APCs a) Supervise all PROs under their AOR in the implementation of this CMC; b) Oversee, collate, and monitor the accomplishments of the PNP RCSP Teams under their AOR: and ¢) Perform other tasks as directed. 3) OF a) Provide support to the SAKM Cluster, NTF-ELCAC to verify intentions and identity of CTG members, through reliable Page 9 of 124) 5) 8) intermediaries/emissaries under Track 2; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. po a) Shall be the Co-OPR in the implementation of this CMC; b)Provide support to the Peace, Law Enforcement and Development (PLEDS) Ciuster, NTF-ELCAC for the conduct of Local Conflicts Analysis (LCA), including the following under Track 1: (1) Assessment of Area Profile (areas, issues and context); (2) !dentfications of Actors (causes and dynamics); and 8) Prioritization of issues. ©) Provide support to the E-CLIP and Amnesty Cluster in the Faintogratog eflors for Former Rebels (PRs) fom he CPP. NPA-NDF, including their immediate family members, under Track 2; 4) Perform other tasks as directed. DL a) Provide necessary logistical support to PNP offices/units involved in the conduct of LPE; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. DPCR a) Assist the Strategic Communications (Stratcom) Cluster, NTF- ELCAC in the conduct of strategic communications efforts to effectively disseminate information on goverment programs and counter the national propaganda of the CTG, while creating intemal mechanism to facilitate public engagement and policy support; and ) Perform other tasks as directed. DPL a) Include the activities associated in this CMC in the Annual Operations Plans and Budget Estimates; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. pe a) cone ‘budgetary support for the implementation of this CMC; b) Perform other tasks as directed. Page 10 of 129) DIDM a) Provide list of CTG personalities and organizations with pending criminal cases (and establish data based on existing criminal cases filed against them) through the Crime Information Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS); and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 10) LS a) Review agreements entered into by the LPP (under Track 2) whether or not such agreement is in conformity with the Constitution, Law, Rules, and Regulation; b)Provide necessary legal assistance to all PNP personnel involved in the activities under Tracks 1 and 2; and ©) Perform other tasks as directed. 11) CSG 8) Supervise the proper storage and security of tumed+in firearms and ammunition by the CTG, through the RCSUs; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 12) Forensics Group a) Conduct examination and identification on firearms tumed-in by FRs, for possible involvement in criminal activities; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 13) PROs Ensure the composition of the Local Peace Engagement Teams. 2 (LPTs) and Local Peace Panels (LPs) are updated monthly, b)Provide the LPET with result of area study through the operator to operate th urges tote ‘peace oun 2 eit and identi the needs of the people onthe ground, ©) Direct all subordinate offices/units to ensure compliance of this CMC; and 4d) Perform other tasks as directed. 14) HRAO a)Promote and advocate human rights in support to the implementation of Track 1 and Track 2; b) Ensure that issues on human rights be lodged in the proper office or venue; Page 11 of 12©) Coordinate with the PROs to mobilize its Regional, District, Provincial, City and Station human rights offices; and 4) Perform other tasks as directed. 15) Other D-Staff and NSUs a) Provide maximum support in the implementation of this CMC; and b) Perform other tasks as directed. 4. Coordinating instructions: 1) 2) 3 4) 5) All tasked offices/units shall submit respective IMPLANs to PPDC. (Attn: Chief, Communist Peace Process Section) NLT than five days after receipt of this CMC; All PROs shall submit accomplishment reports every 25% day of the month starting June 2022 and every month thereafter to PPDC (Attn: Chief, Communist Peace Process Section); Tasked officesfunits shall initially utilize existing resources to support the implementation of requirements; Respect for human rights shall be paramount, and strict adherence to the Revised PNP Operational Procedures in all police operations is required; and Lateral coordination among tasked offices/units is highly encouraged. 6. EFFECTIVITY: This CMC, issued pursuant to the Memorandum from the Office of the President dated May 6, 2022 with subject, “Additional Authority for the Officer-In- Charge (OIC) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), shall take effect immediately. Distro Command Grose 1Gus idrsAPC Psat B.xsus RO. PRO: SPatw me SUG Police Lieutenant General Officer-in-Charge, PNP wa Page 12 of 123 Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE PEACE PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City MEMORANDUM FOR OIC, PNP | THRU TOCA TAY 0 4 202 roo Fc a a Tes Vobeomat — in bem ‘a TDO 29 FROM : Chief, PPDC SUBJECT : CMC on PNRUMPLAN to Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE), National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) DATE —: April 19, 2022 1, References: a. Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE) dated September 18, 2019 signed by the National Security Adviser (NSA) and Director General, National Security Council (DG, NSC)/Vice Chairman, NTF-ELCAC, and Chairperson, NCIP/Executive Director, NTF-ELCAC: b.Executive Order No. 70 dated December 4, 2018 entitled: “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, and Directing the Adoption of a National Peace Framework”; and c. Inputs and recommendations from the Quad Staff, APCs, Legal Service and HRAO. 2. This pertains to the implementation of Local Peace Engagements (LPE) under the NTF-ELCAC to address the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), which will be nationally orchestrated, directed and supervised while being locally implemented. The NTF-ELCAC issued the Guidelines for the conduct of Local Peace Engagements (LPE) (reference a), to serve as guide to all peace stakeholders in the conduct of nationwide LPE in conflict-affected and conflict vulnerable communities through community consultations and problem-solving sessions, and local peace dialogues with the CTG. ae ; a ¢ ocPNP S TO3937) see P50956: tt3. In this regard, request approval of the CPNP on the attached Command Memorandum Circular \N to Guidelines for the Conduct of Local National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed 4. The inputs and recommendations submitted by the Quad Staff, Area Police Commands, HRAO and Legal Service (reference c) are already incorporated in the CMC. 5. Further recommend,approval. Police Brigadier General Fle: Mame to CPNP re PNP MAPLAN to Guidelines fr the Conduct LPE. NTF ELCAC 4/1922NATIONAL TASK FORCE TO END LOCAL COMMUNIST ARMED CONFLICT GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF LOCAL PEACE ENGAGEMENTS 1. BACKGROUND President Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Executive Order (E. “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict and Directing the Adoption of a National Peace Framework” on 4 December 2018 in cognizance of the need to reframe and refocus the government policy for achieving an inclusive and sustainable peace. Towards this, a National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) was created with the President as Chair, the National Security Adviser as Vice-Chair, and members from 18 government agencies" and 2 representatives from the private sector. The NTF-ELCAC will provide an efficient mechanism and structure for the implementation of the Whole-of-Nation Approach aimed towards prioritizing and harmonizing the delivery of basic services and social development packages in conflict-affected areas and vulnerable communities, and ensuring the active participation of all sectors of society in the pursuit of the country’s peace agenda. E.O. No. 70 likewise provides for the establishment of a mechanism for local peace engagements or negotiations or interventions that is nationally orchestrated, directed and supervised, while being locally implemented. On 15 April 2019, the NTF-ELCAC convened its first meeting where the President approved the National Plan for the implementation of said EO, as well as the Implementation Plans (Implans) of each of the 12 Clusters/Lines of Effort that were formed by the NTF-ELCAC to help them in carrying out their mandate. These Plans resulted from a series of intensive meetings/workshops that were convened by the NTF- "18 member agencies are National Security Couneil (NSC), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Budget Management (DBM), Department of the Inferior and Local Government (DILG), Department of National Defense (DND). Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Justice (DON), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Publie Works and Highways (DPWH), Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), National Economie and Development Authority (NEDA), National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA). National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine National Police (PNP)ELCAC Vice-Chair and Executive Director from January to April 2019. ‘The Implan of the Local Peace Engagement (LPE) Cluster provides, among others, for the issuance of Guidelines for the Conduct of Local Peace Engagements as part of the policy framework for this initiative. PURPOSE This issuance seeks to provide the principles, policy framework, operating structures, and mechanics/phases of localization, to serve as guide to all peace stakeholders in the conduct of nationwide local peace engagements which will be done in conflict- affected and conflict-vuinerable communities through community consultations and problem- solving sessions, as well as through local peace dialogues with Communist Terrorist Group. ‘The LPE efforts are envisioned to: 1. strengthen capacities of national and local governance actors to effectively address socio-economic divides; create modalities and strengthen capacities of communities to resist violence and participate in peace building and development in order to achieve community resiliency and cultural harmony; 2. contribute towards institutionalizing a platform in changing mindset and for genuine good governance to improve the lives and welfare of the people; and, 3. effectively address the insurgency issues and contribute to the promotion of a culture of peace in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable communities and thus, create the environment conducive to human and national development. IILLEGAL BASES The key policies are as follows: 1. Joint Memorandum Circular No.01 series of 2019 on “Guidelines on the Operationalization ‘of Executive Order No. 70 (s. 2018)" 2. EO 70 dated 4 December 2018 on “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict and Directing the Adoption of a ‘National Peace Framework” 3. AO 10 dated 3 April 2018 on “Centralizing All Government Efforts for the Reintegration of Former Rebels and Creating for the Purpose an Inter-Agency Task Force” 4, Proclamation 374 dated 5 December 2017 on “Declaring the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-New People’s Army (NPA’) as a designated/identified Terrorist Organization under Republic Act No.10168 5. Proclamation 360 dated 23 November 2017 on “Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the 2no 10. u. 12, 1B. Philippines-New People’s Army” ‘AFP-PNP Joint Letter Directive No. 3 as amended (series of 2016) NDRRMC- NSC JMC No. 1 s 2016 approved on 30 August 2016 on the “Guidelines on the Formulation of Contingency Plans for Natural and Human- Induced Hazards and Adoption of the Contingency Planning Guidebook” RA 10121 dated 27 May 2010 entitled the "P! Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010” EO 3 dated 28 February 2001on “Defining Policy and Administrative Structure for Govemment’s Comprehensive Peace Efforts” EO 115 dated 21 June 1999 on “Providing for the Mechanics and Operational Structure for the Localization of Peace Efforts to Address the Communist Insurgency” EO 125 dated 15 September 1993 on “Defining Policy and administrative Structure for Government’s Comprehensive Peace Efforts” RA 7160 dated entitled 10 October 1991 on the "Local Government Code of 1991” Other policy issuances that ensure the protection of the rights and the promotion of the interests of vulnerable sectors. IV.POLICY FRAMEWORK AND GUIDELINES A OPERATING FRAMEWORK ‘The Framework for Local Peace Engagements and initiatives of the government shall be guided by the following principles: ‘The LPE mechanism and the government peace and development programs shall be nationally orchestrated, centrally directed, and locally supervised and implemented; ‘The country’s constitutional integrity and sovereignty shall not be compromised; There must be a complete and genuine resolution of the Local Armed Conflict, involving the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP); New People’s Army (NPA), its organs of political power and its “Militia ng Bayan”; In the event of a ceasefire, the constitutional mandate of the State to ensure public safety, protect critical infrastructure and private properties; maintain peace and order and the rule of law, shall be maintained unconditionally; As part of the Government peace incentive programs, a full amnesty program and a normalization process shall be implemented; ‘The agenda of the Local Peace Engagements shall be based on the flash point issues raised in the target priority areas, the local development plans and the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022; and, The human rights principles of inclusive participation, accountability and transparency shall guide the overall directions of local peace engagements, The State shall actively encourage its citizens to be involved in the pursuit of peace at the level of their communities, especially in determining the appropriate agenda, the results of which shall be truly responsive to their needs. ‘The LPE efforts shall also be guided by the principles underlying the comprehensive peace process, as previously laid down by the National Unification Commission (NUC) under EO 125 (series of 1993) “Defining Policy and administrative Structure 3for Government's Comprehensive Peace Efforts” and subsequently reaffirmed under EO No. 3 (with same title issued in 2001). Thus, the localization of the peace process shall: 1. Be community-based, reflecting the sentiments, values and principles important to all Fili 2. Seek to forge a new social compact for a just. equitable, humane and pluralistic society. 2, Seek a principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict, with neither blame nor surrender, but with dignity for all concerned. ‘The localization of the peace process shall be done to generate a positive impact that shall revitalize and complement the “six paths to peace”, which are integral parts of the ‘government's comprehensive peace process and are provided for in EO No. 3 Defining Policy and administrative Structure for Government Peace Efforts (s.2001): 1. Pursuit of social, economic and political reforms that address the root causes of the armed conflicts; 2. Building consensus and empowerment for peace; 3. Pursuit of a peaceful, negotiated settlement with the different armed rebel groups; 4. Establishment of programs for reconciliation and reintegration into mainstream society; 5, Addressing concerns that arise out of the continuing armed hostil 6. Nurturing a positive climate for peace. ies; and, B. OPERATING STRUCTURES 4 National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF- ELCAC) ‘These structures shall serve as the venue for integrating and coordinating national efforts to localize the peace efforts. They shall be responsible for overseeing and supervising the conduct of local peace engagements. They shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Provide policy directions and operational guidelines for efficient and effective implementation of local peace efforts: 'b. Identify national issues that bear directly on the insurgency, including issues and concerns that may be referred by the Regional Task Forces to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTFs-ELCAC) composed of the Joint RPOCs-RDCs Local Task Forces-ELCAC (LTF-ELCAC - VCity/Municipal/Barangay-P/C/M/B); c. Identify and recommend to the President, on a continuing basis, specific areas in the country that may be ready for local peace dialogues, after convening the RTF- ELCAC and LTFs-ELCAC (P/C/M/B);4. Formulate a Basic Reform Agenda for Peace that shall pave the way for lasting peace settlements with the insurgents; e. Coordinate and monitor the activities of the RTF-ELCAC and LTFs-ELCAC (PIC/MIB) to ensure sustainability of peace efforts; f Develop and oversee the implementation of an appropriate Information, Education and Communication Plan for localizing the peace process; 8. Submission of regular reports to the President to sustain movement and progress of the ELCAC work; and, h, Undertake other tasks that the President may deem necessary ‘The NTF-ELCAC shall adopt the following guidelines to assist them in carrying out their mandated tasks: . Focus on issues of injustice that are (potential) causes of armed conflict in the affected barangays and vulnerable communities, also referred to as conflict areas. . Work on social, economic and political reforms whether local, sectoral or institutional that address the root causes of the armed conflicts. ith those that are quickly and effectively implementable to build confidence in the process. The basis will be the recommendations of local or sectoral inter- clusters’ assessments and decisions. |. Adopt a conflict-sensitive? and peace-promoting approach in the development, planning and implementation of policies, programs, projects and activities in support of the local peace engagements; . Use the imaginative problem-solving approach, cutting, where legally feasible, through the bureaucratic maze. For this purpose, close coordination and effective ‘working relationship with concerned government agencies, the private sector and civil society groups shall be undertaken to ensure the implementation of a Whole-of-Nation Approach. Initiate programs to empower communities to participate in developing a culture of peace. . After the proper security clearances, involve a wide range of individuals and groups from civil society, church, and private sector and ensure their active participation, for everyone to own the process. |. Adopt modalities of interventions that will ensure timely, responsive and sustained action to address issues of unpeace. 2% RTFs-ELCAC (Joint RPOCs-RDCs), supervised by the Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) ‘These are the structures responsible for coordinating the local peace engagements at the regional and local levels. Localization operationalizes the principle that genuine peace should be anchored on the sentiments and aspirations of the people, because the people are both the prime movers and beneficiaries of the peace process. The RTFs- ELCAC and LTFs-ELCAC (P/C/M/B)-shall be guided by the operating principles ifict sonitvty refers oto ably ofan orgarizabon a undoraand the catest in which operating, prety intergroup ‘olatons, unduatand De interactons batween ts terveons and the contextpiouprelasons and. act upon the understanding of {se mioractons, in oda osvod negative mpacs and mocnize postive impacts, Peace-premotion trough peacebulling raters {measures celgnod to consolidate pasootlrlatons ang srengitenvable pola, soce-coromi, ana ctw tuo xpoble ‘oT handing covet and to strengthen thr mechenisms Dt wil eer rate or supper the necensary condone sustained poaayi iii, vii. ‘enunciated by the NTF-ELCAC. Towards this end, they shall perform the following functions: Coordinate with concerned agencies and LGUs in determining focus areas for undertaking LPEs; Identify issues and concerns creating situations of “unpeace” or potential armed conflict, recommend appropriate action, and coordinate or cause the resolution of the same: Determine the programs and projects that can be implemented to address socioeconomic concems of communities affected; Promote an environment and culture of peace in the region; Refer to the NTF-ELCAC, issues and concerns requiring Presidential intervention and/or actions from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government; and provide regular feedback to the community; ‘Agree on institutional arrangements for their secretariat functions; and, Provide regular reports to the President, through the NTF-ELCAC, on their activities as well as the peace situation in their areas of responsibility. In light of the above functions, the RTFs-ELCAC and LTFs-ELCAC (PIC/M/B) are expected to fulfill the following roles: 2. As peace advocate, They shall champion the cause of peace in the area by utilizing local media and other advocacy channels. In coordination with OPAPP, they shall endeavor to build public support for ending violence and armed conflict through the conduct of continuing consultations on both the national and regional levels. This shall build consensus for a peace agenda and process, and the mobilization and facilitation of people's participation in the peace process. For this purpose, they may link up with the existing network of peace partners in the areas. » Asgrievance mechanism, They shall be the venue for reporting and resolving issues raised by the community that are at the root of, resulting from or further aggravating the armed conflict. As such, they shall ensure that legitimate concerns are properly documented and referred to the agencies or persons that can act on them within a specific timeframe. They shall also be responsible for following up the status of action on such issues and reporting the same to the NTF-ELCAC. . As facilitator. They shall assist the community in accessing projects, services and resources as components of a local “quick response program” for peace, especially for addressing socio-economic issues and those for ‘medium to long-term interventions that are to be incorporated in the LGU's Comprehensive Development Plans (CDPs). They shall also identify and network with persons and offices that can facilitate the entry of development interventions needed by the community.3, Role of the LPE Cluster a ce The RTFs-ELCAC and LTF-ELCAC (P/C/M/B) will mirror the LPE Cluster at the national level. ‘The members of the LPE Cluster will be the focal agencies in cascading the LPE Implan and Guidelines to the regional and local levels. ‘The LPE Cluster will coordinate with the RTFs-ELCAC Secretariat and RTF Technical Working Group (RTF TWG) in ensuring that Action Plans related to the two tracks of the LPE are in line with the LPE Implan and Guidelines, ‘The LPE Cluster shall ensure that inter-cluster coordination (vertical and horizontal) shall be done in carrying out its Implan. In identified areas of Indigenous Peoples/Indigenous Cultural Communities (IP/ICC), the LPE Cluster will ensure the support for the reconciliation and healing processes through the traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms by the indigenous political structures. ‘Salona [Ua Legal] Stalag | Secor! | Base] Power] Wass | Peace, Law | ECUP | Inematona Awareness | Govt | Coopera | Communi | Unification, | Servis | Reduction, | we and | Enforce | and | Engagement and Know | Empower | on(D0U- | cation | Capacity Bldg, Lvethood | Resouce | ment and | Amnes | (OFA) ledge mat | ment | RSP) | (PA) | and and Mgt | Dewt yy qwicay | (016) Empowerment Employ Support | (OND ment (OND) | ano DUG) The above diagram shows the convergence mechanism from the national to the barangay levels. The LPE Cluster serves as a conduit between the NTF and the RTF, through the latter's TWG and Secretariat. The LPE Cluster shall likewise ensure close coordination with the 11 Clusters/LOE.4, TWO-TRACK APPROACH FOR LOCALIZATION ‘The LPE shall be undertaken in two tracks in pursuing the localization efforts, as follows: Q Consultatios ro ving These serve as the government's platform to ensure people’s participation in the peace process. It is a secured democratic space for continuing dialogues between the RTFs-ELCAC/LTFs-ELCAC (P/C/M/B) and community stakeholders to surface, discuss and clarify issues and concerns that are at the root of, resulting from or affecting the peace process. It also aims to gather recommendations and strategies to address these concerns. This track includes existing programs like PAMANA, and other convergence efforts at the regional, provincial, municipal and barangay levels. The target is the mass base and underground movements including supporters, family members and other political infrastructures, which comprise 85% of the ‘guerilla fronts. The issues, concems and recommendations raised shall then be considered in the formulation of the local peace agenda where appropriate levels of response shall also be identified. “k 2: Le (cTG) These refer to dialogues conducted between the local mechanisms and the leaders and/or members of the CTG. These may be undertaken either openly. or discreetly, with or without intermediaries, with those who are willing to engage with government, which will result in local-level peace agreements and their availment of peace and development programs. This track may also include peace dialogues with armed members of the group who will avail of the E-CLIP without the benefit of a local-level peace agreement. ist Te ‘These two (2) tracks can be undertaken simultaneously as an integrated whole package, or independently of each other, depending on the situation prevailing in the locality. They are intended to be flexible, adaptable and broad in range, in order to cater to any modality that the CTGs may avail of. ‘The programs, projects and activities (PPAs) under the LPE’s 2-tracks should coincide with or interface with the PPAs of other concemed Clusters to: (1) censure convergence of efforts at the community level (such as delivery of basic services and socio-economic packages); (2) ensure complementation of programs and services provided to the individual FRs, their families and communities; (3) establish and/or strengthen culture, values, gender and conflict sensitive peace dialogues/local peace agenda-identification by region and province; and (4) strengthen local capacities for conflict prevention, resolution and management.5. MECHANICS FOR LOCALIZATION UNDER THE TWO-TRACK APPROACH Track 1: Community Consultations and Problem-! ions to be conducted .TFs-ELCAC and LTFs- A. Pre-Localization Phase 1, Request from the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) operators the result of their barangay area study to separate the insurgents from the peace-loving people and identify the needs of the people in the ground. 2. The Peace, Law Enforcement and Development Support (PLEDS) Cluster, through the RCSP, will conduct Local Conflict Analysis which will include the following: a. Assessment of Area Profile (areas, issues, and context) b. Identification of Actors (causes and dynamics) c. Prioritization of Issues 3. Social Preparati will be led by DSWD and DILG in ground/community coordination. This will include information dissemination, community education, and advocacy. The Strategic Communications (StratCom) Cluster will be in charge of the IEC materials. 4. Coordinate with other agencies to join the Localized Peace Engagement Team that will conduct the community problem- i ns to validate the needs and problems noted by the RCSP operators. The proposed members of the Regional/Provincial Municipal/Barangay LPE Team are as a. Administrator b. Engineering Officer ©. Social Welfare and Development Officer 4. Agriculture Officer «. Chief of Police £ AFP Commander 8. Representative Religious Organization h. President Liga ng mga Barangay i. SK Chairman J. Disaster Risk Reduction Office k. Others as necessary5. Advocate information drive to the affected barangays and conduct Pulong-Pulong/Summing Up of RCSP to ensure total participation of the community. Localization Phase 1. Conduct community assemblies in the priority areas to inform the public about the RTFs-ELCAC/CORDSI/LTF (P/C/M/B) purposes, and to surface issues and recommendations on how they should be addressed so that peace can be realized. 2. Validate the issue as pointed out by the area study. 3. Classify issues and match with doable interventions and accountable persons and/or agencies. Based on the issues raised and recommendations made at the community assembly, it may analyze whether these require policy, program/project, resources or process interventions. The recommended intervention should be as specific, realistic and doable as possible. 4, Coordinate with concemed NTF-ELCAC Clusters and hold ‘commitment-setting session/s with the appropriate regional and/or provincial agencies for issues that can be addressed locally. It may send official communication to the NTF-ELCAC and to the concemed agencies regarding specific requests for action from the community prior to holding the pledging session. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement the doable interventions within a specific period may be forged. Copies of the MOA shall be provided to the NTF- ELCAC and the heads of the agencies, for monitoring purposes. 5. Ensure converged, timely and efficient implementation of commitments made by concemed agencies and other peacebuilding and development programs, projects and activities. Post-Localization Phase ‘The Regional/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay LPE Team will then conduct a feedback assembly with the community to report on the resolution of major issues. The RTFs-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will monitor and assess the process/delivery of commitment. This will be reported to the NTF-ELCAC through the CORDS. 1. The RTF-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will recommend action to the NTF-ELCAC for issues that require’ Presidential intervention or executive, legislative and judicial action. It may request the NTF- ELCAC's intercession for issues that cannot be addressed locally. The NTF-ELCAC shall immediately deliberate on the same and endorse action documents for the President's approval. 102. The RTFS-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will also hold progress meetings with concemed provincial agencies to check on implementation of agreed programs and projects, and send regular monthly reports to the NTF-ELCAC regarding the status of such programs and projects. 3. The Regional/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay LPE Team will consolidate unacted problems and issues to be presented to the concerned agencies in the region through the RTF-ELCAC under the supervision of the CORDS. Feedback on the status will be given to the community concemed. 4. The RTFs-ELCAC, through the CORDS, will monitor and evaluate to ensure that appropriate measures are being undertaken to respond to the issues and concerns raised therein. A. Pre-Localization Phase: &. Out of the community problem sessions, feelers or intention to hold local peace dialogues or surrender may appear. b. The SAKM Cluster will verify intentions and identity of the members of the Communist Terrorist Group through reliable intermediaries/emissaries. This is necessary to validate the legitimacy of the Communist Terrorist Group and for the safety of RTF- ELCAC/CORDS (Joint RPOC-RDC and fei i members. Once the intent and identity of the members have been verified, then it may proceed. B. Localization Phase: There are two options. The leaders and/or members of the Communist Terrorist Group may either enter into a Local- level Peace Agreement with a Local Peace Panel or directly avail of the E-CLIP. 1. Local-level Peace Agreement Upon the recommendation of the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS, the NTF- ELCAC will create a Local Peace Panel (Regiona/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay) that will conduct local peace dialogues with the Communist Terrorist Group. The proposed Local Peace Pane! members are as follows: a. Local Chief Executive; b. Local Armed Forces of the Philippines Commanders; c. Local Philippine National Police Commanders; "Two (2) aceredited Civil Society Organizations; One (1) Religious Sector and One (1) Academ IP Mandatory Representative (Provincial level ~ areas with ancestral domain) or Traditional Leaders; & Provincial Prosecutor ape The Local Peace Panel (Regional/Provincial/Municipal/Barangay), under the supervision of the RTF-ELCAC, through the CORDS, shall: a. Set up exploratory dialogues. This is an opportunity for the body to consult and get inputs from the insurgent group on how to peacefully settle the armed conflict, or at the very least, how to humanize it. The body may request the group's leader to submit its proposed ground rules and substantive agenda for the talks. 'b. Coordinate with the RTF-ELCAC, through the CORDS, regarding, the Communist Terrorist Groups and government's common talking points. After evaluating the situation, the NTF-ELCAC shall provide specific guidance to the body regarding the actual conduct of peace dialogues. The NTF-ELCAC may also designate ‘one or two of its members to join the local panel. ¢. Draft the ground rules. This may include conditions for holding the formal peace dialogues, such as: venue, composition of both panels, issuance of safe conduct passes, cessation of hostilities in the area, etc. 4. Formulate the agenda. This should be informed of the results of the consultations with the community. It may also include other concerns to humanize the armed conflict. Draft the local-level peace agreement and submit to the NTF- ELCAC, through the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS, for review and approval f. Hold the tocal-level formal peace dialogues to discuss and agree (on a joint local-level peace agreement. The following principles shall form the foundation of any dialogue with the armed rebel ‘group: pine Republic is the only sovereignty. The government will never accord belligerency status to any armed rebel group. i The resolution of any issue or the response to any demand shall always be within the bounds of the Philippine ‘Constitution and the ambit of law. ji, The local peace panel, through the | RTF- ELCAC/CORDS, shall consult the NTF-ELCAC regarding any demand or issue that involves a question of,national policy or security prior to making any commitment. jv. Provide regular progress reports to the NTF-ELCAC, through the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS, regarding the status of local peace engagements. g. Submit to the NTF-ELCAC, through the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS, the draft joint local-level peace agreement, for approval. h. Sign the joint local-level peace agreement i. Implement agreements J. Monitor and evaluate compliance to agreements k. Sign Completion/Exit Agreement 2. E-CLIP Should the Communist Terrorist Group choose this option, the Local Peace Panel shall conduct initial dialogue with the group and endorse the latter to the ECLIP/ Amnesty Cluster for the availment of benefits, programs and services. C. Post-Localization Phase: ‘The ECLIP/Amnesty Cluster shall submit regular quarterly reports to the NTF-ELCAC, through the RTF-ELCAC/CORDS. It shall also facilitate ‘government's issuance of an Amnesty Proclamation. V. AMENDMENT CLAUSE ‘These Guidelines shall be periodically reviewed and amended as necessary, by the NTF-ELCAC. VLEFFECTIVITY These Guidelines shall take effect upon approval by the NTF ELCAC. CESPERON JR iN ACAPYYAN ‘National Secprity Adviser and DG, NSC ‘Chairperson, NCIP Vice Chairman, NTF-ELCAC Executive Director, NTF-ELCAC Date: September 18, 2019 BMALACANAN PALACE. MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 70 INSTITUTIONALIZING THE WHOLE-OF-NATION APPROACH IN ATTAINING INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE, CREATING A NATIONAL TASK FORCE TO END LOCAL COMMUNIST ARMED CONFLICT, AND DIRECTING THE ADOPTION OF A NATIONAL PEACE FRAMEWORK WHEREAS, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides for the following State principles and policies: i, The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy; ji, The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy; and iii, The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full ‘employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all; WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 16 (s. 2017) adopted the National Security Policy 2017-2022, which calls for the end of all armed threats in the Philippines and recognizes that internal socio-political stability rests upon healing the rifts that divide the nation by promoting participatory governance, synergy of government development efforts, and enhancing the participation and responsibilities of local government units (LGUs), WHEREAS, one of the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan 2017- 2022 is to attain inclusive and sustainable peace through intensified development and other peace-building initiatives in conflict-affected and -vulnerable communities; WHEREAS, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). through the Joint Communique of the 50" ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting in Maria last 05 ‘August 2017, reaffirmed the importance and effectiveness of the Whole-of-Nation approach as opposed to a purely military option in combating terrorism and violent extremism; WHEREAS, there is a need to reframe and refocus the government policy for achieving inclusive and sustainable peace by recognizing that insurgencies, internal ‘THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES