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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT CREATING BARANGAY COMMUNITY PEACE AND ORDER 
COUNCIL FOR THE UTILIZATION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND ITS 
CONSTITUENTS IN CRIME PREVENTION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Our Constitution mandates the maintenance of peace and order, 
protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of general welfare of 
the people. Towards this end, the community relies upon the national 
government, through its local executives, for the delivery of these services. 
To promote public safety, several Local Government Units (LGUs) have 
already adopted various, anti-criminality strategies. However, most of these 
strategies are not being implemented down to the barangay level. It is for this 
reason that the State shall endeavor to promote and strengthen a system of 
cooperation among the citizenry and local executives. 
Currently, the ratio of our PNP officers to individual citizen is 1:40, 
hence, there is a need for the establishment of an effective machinery policing 
system having partnership with the community. 
The bill seeks to establish a BARANGAY COMMUNITY PEACE AND 
ORDER COUNCIL that will help our existing Philippine National Police (PNP) 
and City and Municipal Local Government Unit (LGUs) in handling peace and 
order matters such as drug and petty crime prevention, resolving traffic and 
disaster management. It also aims to assist the PNP in implementing other 
national and local programs/projects for the benefit of the community, 
particularly in barangay level. 
The establishment of BARANGAY COMMUNITY PEACE AND ORDER 
COUNCIL finds its legal authority in Section 116 of the Local Government Code 
of 1991 and Executive Order No. 309, series of 1987, as amended by Executive 
Order No. 773, series of 2009. Executive Order No. 366, series of 1996, also 
mandates the organization of a Barangay Peace and Order Committee in every 
barangay. The Local Chief Executives and Sanggunian Members at all levels 
has 
significant 
role 
in 
maintaining peace and 
order through 
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implementation of the provisions of this Bill. 
In view thereof the passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
Adopted, 
JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S. 6. NO, 
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liM -5 P 2 :07 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT CREATING BARANGAY COMMUNITY PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL 
FOR THE UTILIZATION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND ITS 
CONSTITUENTS IN CRIME PREVENTION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Section 1. This Act shall also be known as the "Barangay Community Peace 
and Order Council Act of 2015" 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy- It is hereby declared to be the policy of the 
State to promote peace and order, ensure public safety and further strengthen 
local government capability in the effective delivery of the basic services to its 
people. Towards this end, the State shall bolster a system of participation and 
cooperation among the Citizenry in crime prevention particularly down to the 
Barangay level. 
Section 3. Coverage-
This shall apply to all barangays in all cities, 
municipalities and provinces. 
Section 4. Creation and Composition of Barangay Community Peace and 
Order Council- Every barangay shall organize a Barangay Community Peace 
and Order Council to serve as primary government institution that prevents 
and suppresses criminality and maintains public order and safety in the 
community level. Such unit shall be composed of the following members: 
1. The Punong Barangay as Chairperson; 
2. The Sanggunian Barangay Member, who chairs the Committee 
on Peace and Order, as Vice Chairperson; 
3. The Barangay Secretary; 
4. The Chairperson of the Sangguniang Kabataan; 
5. One (1) representative from the Lupon Tagapamayapa; 
6. At least three (3) representatives from the private sector who 
shall be appointed by the Chairperson, representing academic, 
civic and religious organizations; 
7. At least one (1) PNP Officer designated by the Municipal/City 
Chief of Police; and 
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All 
barangay 
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As may be necessary or depending upon the need and situation in the 
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community, the Punong Barangay, in his capacity as Chairman, may appoint 
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additional Sectoral Representatives. 
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Section 5. Responsibility of Barangay Peace and Order Unit· The Barangay 
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Community Peace and Order Unit shall have the following functions and 
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1. Formulate the Barangay Community Peace and Order Plan, which 
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shall be incorporated in the Barangay Development Plan, and 
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recommend measures to improve or enhance peace and order and 
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public safety in the community; 
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2. Monitor and coordinate with the Local Government Unit (LGU) 
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concerned, Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire protection 
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(BFP) , City and Municipal Disaster Office, Public Order and Safety 
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Department and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in the 
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implementation of peace and order programs and projects at the 
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Barangay level; 
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3. Serve as an information-gathering mechanism and maintain profile of 
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all residents in the Barangay; 
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4. Monitor and check the nefarious activities of criminal elements; 
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5. Identify barangay constituents with strong deviant behavior for 
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referral to appropriate authorities; 
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6. Maintain continuing dialogue, close coordination and rapport with the 
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higher levels of the peace and order councils and law enforcement 
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7. Monitor, coordinate and supervise the operation of all community-
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based anti-crime movements within the barangay; 
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8. Make periodic assessment of the prevailing peace and order situation 
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in their respective areas of responsibility and submit report with 
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appropriate recommendations to the higher level Peace and Order 
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Council and; 
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9. Recommend purchase of equipment and other materials necessary for 
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the discharge of their duties and functions; 
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Perform such other functions which may be assigned by the city, 
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municipal, provincial and/or national government agencies. 
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Section 6. Funding- The Sangguniang Barangay shall allocate at least five 
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percent (5%) of the barangay's total budget appropriation to fund the 
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implementation of the Community Peace and Order Program. 
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Section 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Local Government 
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Unit concerned together with the Philippine National Police and other 
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barangay-based organizations shall issue an appropriate implementing rules 
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and 
regulations 
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out 
the 
objectives 
of 
this 
Bill. 
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All prior issuances on the organization and 
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functions of the Barangay Community Peace and Order Council inconsistent 
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herewith shall be deemed superseded. 
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SEC. 9. Effectivity. - The Barangay Community Peace and Order Council as 
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herein provided shall take effect immediately and be completed within thirty 
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(3Q) days thereafter. 
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