SUBJECT : LOI /01 SANGINGAT-MILENYO (The PNP’s Master

Plan on Security Coverage in the 3rd Millennium)

TO : See Distribution

I. REFERENCES:

a. Republic Act 6975, as amended by Republic Act 8551;

b. Pertinent NAPOLCOM Resolutions; and
c. The Operational PPAs and PERs.

II. PURPOSE:

This Master Plan sets forth the strategic concepts and

operational guidelines, as well as contingency plan to ensure the
maintenance of peace and order during the year-round
observance of holidays, which involves great concern on
movement of the citizens, international, national and local
meeting/conferences/events, and rallies/mass action in protest to
wide range of issues.

1. Broad Objective

The PNP, concurrent with its mission and functions,

conducts police operations to ensure utmost security possible to
individuals and vital installations, most especially during the
holding of special events. It shall undertake coordinated courses
of action necessary to prevent, contain, neutralize persons from
inflicting any harm upon people or damage to property especially
on activities involving foreign guests and tourists.

2. Specific Objectives

In the conduct of providing security for various events,

the PNP, thru its Police Regional/Provincial Police Offices
(PROs/PPOs) and National Support Units (NSUs) shall undertake
the following:

a. To catalyze all PNP units to enhance

coordination and cooperation with government units and private
sectors in their respective areas of jurisdiction, to be able to come
up with measures to preempt the occurrence of crimes that can
adversely affect the safety and security of individuals and vital
installations;
 b. To enhance the level of awareness and
preparedness of PNP personnel in providing security to individuals
and vital installations, and in dealing mass actions;

c. To enhance the units’ capability to identify

and neutralize threat groups; and
 d. To determine and rectify PNP vulnerabilities
which maybe exploited by the threat groups.

III. SITUATION:

The security situation is one of the factors that greatly

affect the economic conditions of the country. The Philippine
National Police, being the forefront of maintaining peace and
order and public safety, undertakes security measures towards
the attainment of a safe place to live, work, invest and do
business in.

Wide range of issues which tend to beset/affect the

lives of the populace are being capitalized by cause-oriented
groups/various threat groups, to coerce moderate organization/s
to join in staging mass actions, such as rallies, demonstration,
strike, etc. to project their positions and demands. The situation
can likely be taken advantage of by the dissidents/terrorists to
create an atmosphere of chaos and destabilization. Hence, the
need to integrate PNP efforts with the national and local
government units to be able to come up with a program of action
that is well-coordinated, unified and responsive to the situation at
hand to preempt, prevent and/or suppress destabilization and/or
terroristic acts.

IV.MISSION:

The PNP, concurrent with its mission and functions, secures

and protects the people and facilities from any acts of violence, to
further ensure normal functions of the government, business
establishments, and preserve the freedom of travel and
assembly; orderly and safe conduct of any local, national or
international events.

V. EXECUTION:

1. STRATEGIC CONCEPTS –

In furtherance of the PNP’s thrust in providing security

coverage and public safety services to ensure the peaceful and
orderly conduct of any event/activities, in close coordination with
the concerned government agencies, non-government
organizations (NGOs) and civilian volunteer organization (CVOs),
the following shall compose the strategic concepts:

a. The Police Security Containment Ring System

(PSCRS). The deployment of which depend on their availability
and the situation on the ground:

a.1 The Innermost Containment Ring, composed

of barangay tanods, CVOs, NGOs, radio groups;

a.2 The Innermost Containment Ring, composed

of the foot-patrol elements in uniform for police visibility while the
detective patrol component is in “civilian” attire for police
presence;

a.3The Middle Containment Ring, which is

composed of bicycle or motorcycle-mounted patrols at control
points;

a.4 The Outer Containment Ring, composed of

designated specialized units like the mobile patrols, deployed at
chokepoints; and
 a.5 The Outermost Containment Ring, where the
special police units (like SWAT or anti-terrorist units) and the
mobile groups shall serve as security elements at areas
designated as strong points, where they can immediately react to
call for armed support.

b. The Operationalization of an Integrated

Area/Community Public Safety Plan (IA/CPSP)

Through the coordination with the local Peace and

Order Councils, Law Enforcement Coordinating Councils and
Disaster Coordinating Council, the formulated and developed
IA/CPSPs of local government units are rationalized in order that
it shall appropriately serve as the unified and integrated direction
of the local public safety programs and create an active shield
against the problems associated with internal security.

c. The Community Involvement thru the Community

Oriented Oriented Policing Systems(COPS)

The function of the community in nation building is

not only crucial, it is absolutely imperative. Efficient and effective
delivery of police services can only be attained through the
development of a responsive partnership, based on trust and
goodwill, between the community and the police. The interaction
among the community players, which result in a partnership for a
peaceful community is called COPS.

d. Effective Feedback Mechanism

The continued feedback from all recipients of

public safety services received from the citizens through the
Project 117 of the DILG, the “Ugnayans” conducted by the PNP
and other government agencies, and other sources of reports,
complaints, needs, or rejoinders, shall be the basis for improving
the delivery of police services to the citizenry. This feedback
mechanism shall serve as the trigger to set off a series of
adjustments and if needed be, a realignment of the foregoing
strategies to attain the purpose of maintaining a peaceful and
prosperous community.

2. OPERATIONAL CONCEPT

The following policies in various special events

shall serve be observe:

a. During Elections/Plebiscite – The PNP, as

deputized by the Commission on Elections, shall ensure the
smooth implementation and maximum effectiveness of the
security operations and delivery of public safety services
during the given period for the electoral process. All PNP
personnel shall remain apolitical and shall undertake
necessary actions to pre-empt the occurrence of election-
related violence and provide contingency plans to address
untoward incidents during the entire election process.

b. During Holidays –The PNP, in coordination with

DOTC and jointly with the LGUs, NGOs, CVOs, established a
Public Assistance Centers to ensure a secured, safe, and orderly
movement of the motorists/commuters during the year-round
observance of holidays. Ensure the smooth flow of traffic and
conduct preemptive/preventive measures to minimize if not
totally eradicate vehicular accidents.
 c. During International, National and Local
Events/Conferences/
Celebrations – The PNP, in close coordination with the National
Executive Committee/Organizing Committee, other government
agencies and NGOs, provides security coverage to the visiting
dignitaries, top ranking/senior officials, delegates and participants
to ensure their safety and the peaceful and orderly conduct of all
the scheduled activities.

d. During Mass Actions – The PNP, in close

coordination with the LGEs and other law enforcement agencies,
secures the rallyists, protects the citizenry from acts of terrorism
and violence brought about by mass protest actions and related
illegal activities, and ensures the normal government functions
and normal business operation of various industries. Maximum
tolerance shall be observed in dealing with rallyists.

e. On Bomb Threats/Bombing Incidents – To

efficiently and effectively address the threats and destruction
posed by terrorist groups and individuals, who employ bombing
as means to attain their objectives, through planning,
preparation, prevention, detection, reaction and post blast
investigation, and to be able to identify and bring the offenders
before the bar of justice.

As situation/magnitude of the above-events demands,

a provisional Task Force shall be organized by the concerned
PROs/PPOs/CPOs that will control, direct and supervise the
conduct of security operations to ensure the orderly and peaceful
conduct of the activity.

The following Task Groups maybe established under the Task

Force depending on the situation:

a. Airport Security Task Group – state

guests/dignitaries/tourists and their official party, as well as their
property, are being secured while at the airport area. Airport
facilitation is extended to those arranging the arrival and
departure of the guests, in close coordination with the airport
authorities.

b. Close-in Security Task Group –the safety of local

and foreign VIP/s shall be arranged and provided by the close-in
security. The responsibility ends when the party being secured
has left the country, or an appropriate order has been issued
terminating the close-in security’s services.

c. Convoy Security Task Group – provision of

motorcycle and mobile cars for escort duties, as well as ensuring
the safe and orderly movement of the vehicles and in accordance
with the protocol arrangement shall be under the responsibility of
convoy security.

d. Billet Security Task Group – appropriate security

to the VIP/s billeted in the different hotels, etc. for their
protection from thefts, kidnappings, etc shall be the responsibility
of the billet security.

e. Route Security Task Group – deployment of

personnel to protect a predetermined course of movement
(primary and alternate route) from a specific point of origin to its
destination.

f. Site Security Task Group – the inner circle of a

place of engagement is placed under the overall security
coverage of PSG personnel as mandated by protocol, with the
PNP in support role. Other than those specified (below the Vice-
President of the Republic of the Philippines, and
that of a visiting dignitary of a Minister rank), site security
shall be the primarily responsibility of the PNP.

g. Area Security Task Group – the immediate vicinity

and the outer circle of the place of engagement has to be secured
to thwart any possible threat.

g.1 Traffic and Parking Arrangement – the

smooth flow of traffic along the routes to be taken, and the
orderly and secured ingress/egress of vehicles in the designated
parking area; and

g.2 Contingency Operations – the deployment of

explosive ordnance for paneling purposes, civil disturbance
management, special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team, ready to
address/respond to a localized emergency/crisis situation is
included in the security plan.

h. Reserve Force Task Group – augmentation of

personnel and equipment placed on standby, ready on call, to
attend to certain emergency requirements/prevailing situation,
such as but not limited to medical and firefighting capability,
prison van, technical/lighting components/instruments, etc.

i. Intelligence Security Task Group – to gather

intelligence information for use of the Task Force.

j. Logistics Security Task Group – to provide logistics

support to the Task Force.

3. TASKS:

1. DPRM –

a. Issue appropriate order for the transfer or

reassignment of organic personnel from one unit to another
assignment, to man the Security Force. During Elections, this
must be with prior coordination and approval from the COMELEC,
during the election period; and

b. Support the additional subsistence allowance

of personnel detailed for special security operations.

2. DI –

a. Provide timely intelligence information to all

tasked
units/offices; and

b. Draw up an election watchlist areas at the

provincial, city/municipal level, in close coordination with the AFP,
during elections.
 3. DO – Oversee and monitor the implementation of
security preparations for the various special events, as embodied
in the campaign plan.

4. DL – Support the logistical requirements of

tasked units on special security operations.

5. DPCR –
 a. Organize NGO’s, CVO’s and civic groups to
support the DILG/PNP in providing better traffic management and
road safety, and publish traffic updates such as location of traffic
jam, destroyed bridges, rerouting plans, etc;

b. Supervise the implementation of the

strategic concept on Community Oriented Policing System
(COPS); linkage of those department/agencies
hosting/sponsoring the event and those sectoral groups which
might stage actions, such as rallies, demonstration, strike, etc.,
to disrupt the staging of event or embarrass the government.

6. NCRPO, PROs 1-13, CAR and ARMM - The main

implementors of this campaign plan, thus
you are directed to
perform/undertake the activities but not limited to the
following:

a. Gather, monitor and report all intel

matters/significant developments that would likely occur
in identified areas and report all intelligence matters that
may affect the activity particularly on the movements and
intention of the protesting groups and various security
threats.

b. Pursue more meaningful interfacing with

other government agencies through the RLECC, RPOC and
other regional coordinating bodies; prepare, update and
operationalize the IA/CPSP of every province and
city/municipality in respective AOR;

c. Coordinate with various government

agencies, NGOs and civil society to discuss possible
arrangements to ensure a cordial atmosphere during
security operations, and necessary contingency
measures/plans to take care of unforeseen events or acts,
both natural or otherwise; and

d. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

7. TMG -

a. UPR in the traffic direction and control, and

motorist
assistance;

b. Attach/detail motorcycle teams placed

OPCON to PRO designated as UPR;

c. Catalyze the organization of land transport

system for a complementary support on inter-related
program/thrusts.
 c. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

8. MG -

a. Conduct negation/barrier patrol along the

coastal areas of the place of engagement;

b. Detail maritime patrol teams placed OPCON

to PRO, designated as UPR;

c. Catalyze the organization of water-transport

system for a complementary support on inter-related
program/thrusts.; and

d. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

 9. ASG -

a. Secure airports and its immediate

establishments against threats of terrorist groups/individuals.

b. Extend airport facilitation assistance to the

visiting dignitaries and Welcome Committee coordinating the
arrival/departure of the VIPs;

c. Catalyze the organization of air-transport

system for a complementary support on inter-related
program/thrusts.; and

d. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

10. SAF –

a. Attach/detail CDM personnel, and EOD and

ATU teams to be placed OPCON to PRO, designated as UPR;

b. Support the PROs and the PPOs in terms of

EOD training, and responding to bombing incidents, upon
request/orders; and

c. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

11. CES -

a. Support the PRO, designated as UPR, on

communication network/requirements;

b. Coordinate with different civic and amateur

radio groups/association for the use of their facilities and
members to assist the PNP in the monitoring and reporting of
incidents, traffic situation, motorist assistance, land/seaports area
activities; and

c. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

12. CSG -

a. Coordinate with the security agencies and

company guard forces for their active role in assisting the PNP in
traffic control/direction and immediate reporting of any crime
incidents;

b. Periodic inventory/accounting and

implementation of strict control measures to safeguard against
pilferage of explosives; and

c. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

13. Other NSUs –

 a. Provide operational/technical/administrative
support
to all PROs; and

b. Perform other tasks as requested/directed.

VI. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:

 a. Personnel detailed in route and area security must be
facing outward in relation to the VIPs being protected to detect
and/ward-off possible hostile action of would be attackers and
shall stay in their respective assignment until recall order is given
by the overall Commander.

b. Coordination with media during live-traffic situations

and to implement re-routing and advisory programs dealing with
traffic congestion shall be ensured.

c. Pull-out of detailed personnel shall be only after the

area has been cleared of rallyists/demonstrators and traffic has
been restored to normal flow.

d. Be reminded that while personnel would be employed

in commuters/motorists assistance, civil disturbance
management, securing the safety of VIPs and delegates, the
normal operations against criminal elements and dissidents
terrorists should not be overlooked.

e. Alert status shall be declared/upgraded/lifted at the

discretion of the RDs based on the prevailing situation in the
respective AORs.

f. Tasked units shall operate on existing logistical and

financial allocations. NHQ-PNP shall provide additional logistical
and financial support on a case-to-case basis.

g. Lateral coordination to create awareness, constant

communications and action among tasked offices/units, other
local government agencies, NGOs and other concerned civilian
organizations in carrying out the mission is highly
encouraged/authorized. One player’s problem/concern should be
regarded as a team problem.

h. This Master Plan has been conceived in order to provide

a single reference material, prevent confusion, minimize
paperwork, or preclude repetitive issuances of directives,
guidelines or policies applicable to similar situations.

i. Prepare a specific plan for the specific activity wherein

your Police Office is tasked to secure and submit it to NHQ PNP
(Attn: DO).

j. This LOI takes effect ten (10) days after approval/signature.

LEANDRO R MENDOZA
Police Director General
Chief, PNP
Annexes:

A. Annex “1” – SANG-INGAT Framework

B. Annex “2” – NAPOLCOM Res No 2000-157,

Approving a Community- Oriented Policing System (COPS)
Operations Manual for the PNP.

C. Annex “3” – NAPOLCOM Res No 93-037,

Implementation of an Integrated Area/Community Public Safety
Plan (IACPSP).

D. Annex “4” – Project “Patrol 117:” DILG

Security and Development
Plan.

E. To efficiently and effectively address the threats and

destruction posed by terrorist groups and individuals, who use
“bombing” as means to attain their evil intents

Annex “5” – Letter of Instructions 11/93 “KAMAGONG”

(Prevention, Containment and Neutralization of terrorists from
further Bombing in NCR) dated June 16, 1993.

Annex “6” – Letter of Instructions 11/93 “LAUA-AN”

(PNP Anti-Terrorism Strategy) dated May 15, 1993.

Annex “7” – Letter of Instructions 04/2001 (EOD

Capability Restructuring) dated February 7, 2001.

F. In securing the rallyists, protect the citizenry from acts

of terrorism and violence brought about by mass protest actions
and related illegal activities, and to ensure the normal
government function and normal business of various industries.

Annex “8” – Letter of Instructions 31/93 APITONG

(PNPs Plan Against Welga ng Bayan).

Annex “9” – Letter of Instructions 32/93 “ACACIA”

(PNPs Contingency Plan for Manila during Transportation Strike to
Prevent Terrorism and ensure maintenance of Peace and Order).

Annex “10” – Letter of Instructions 08/93 (LABOR

DAY) dated 28 April 1993.

Annex “11” – Letter of Instructions 17/Y2 (11th

CONGRESS) dated July 14, 2000.

G. On ensuring an honest, orderly and peaceful electoral

 process.

Annex “12” – Letter of Instructions 24/91 (MABOLO-ALPHA).

Annex “13” – Letter of Instructions 54 /97 (ELECTION)

dated December 11, 1997.
 Annex “14” – Letter of Instructions
06/98 (PAG-AAYOS-HOPE) dated March 18, 1998.

Annex “15” – Letter of Instructions

03/2001 (HALALAN) dated January 23, 2001.

H. On ensuring a secured, safe, and

orderly movement of the motorists/commuters
during the year-round holidays.

Annex “16” – Letter of Instructions 01/93

(PAGTATAPOS)

Annex “17” – Letter of Instructions

10/93 (BALIK-PAARALAN) dated May 31, 1993.

Annex “18” – Letter of Instructions (HOLY

WEEK)

Annex “19” – Letter of Instructions (KALULUWA)

I. In providing security coverage to the

visiting dignitaries, top ranking/senior officials,
delegates and participants to ensure their safety
and the peaceful and orderly conduct of all the
schedules activities.

Annex “20” – Letter of Instructions 15/2T

(INDEPENDENCE DAY)

Annex “21” – Letter of Instructions 51/Y2

(RIZAL DAY)

Annex “22” – Letter of Instructions 13/93

(PARANGAL)

Annex “23” – Letter of Instructions 20/93

(PAGSUSULIT) dated July 26, 1993.

Annex “24” – Letter of Instructions 15/92

(AKBAYAN)

Annex “25” – Letter of Instructions (BISITA)