The Sumbong via Messaging (SVM) Project aims to Caloocan: address the influx of complaint and public assistance calls regarding ayuda distribution, violation of minimum Sumbong via public health protocols, and standard to complex crimes Messaging received by existing reporting platforms. Project This enhanced crime reporting tool of Caloocan Police Station is founded on the active participation of residents who directly send their complaints through designated hotline numbers. Having a dedicated hotline number for specific peace and order concerns allowed the police station to respond in a timely and effective manner. This led to increased crime resolution and community satisfaction. On August 27, 2021, a hostage taking crisis along C3 Road was successfully managed through the SVM project. 28
On August 20, 2021, the RPOC-NCR Special Action Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs and the ICAD-NCR’s Advocacy Cluster held an online webinar to revisit the salient points of the 2020 DDB Board Regulation No. 2. The regulation, issued in 2020, sets the guidelines in the implementation of drug clearing programs in controlled facilities for persons deprived of liberty. Representatives from the BJMP-National Headquarters and BJMP-NCR and the Bureau of Corrections also presented updates on the gains in their drug clearing operations in provincial jails, municipal jails, city jails, and all other detention and correction facilities. In the NCR, in particular, 20 out of its 40 jails have been declared drug-free by an Oversight Committee as of July 2021, following the implementation of drug-clearing activities of the PDEA in collaboration with the BJMP. The Oversight Committee per region, among others, “conducts quarterly validation of drug-cleared and/ or drug-free status in every controlled facility” and is headed by the PDEA regional director (or his/her representative) and has the RPOC chairman (or his/her representative) as one of the members. Jail Facilities Present Gains in Drug Clearing Operations in the Time of a Pandemic JCINSP Lloyd Gonzaga of BJMP-NCR noted, however, that leaflet distribution, film viewing, dialogue, lectures, and the conduct of drug clearing operations was put on hold this discussions. year per DDB Resolution No. 2, s. 2021 due to the pandemic. Representatives from DILG-NCR, Bureau of Immigration, Meanwhile, to push for a drug-free workplace, BJMP- Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-NCR (PDEA-NCR), and NCR rendered 479 anti-drug advocacy campaigns for its members of the Drug-Free Workplace Program Committee jail personnel from January to July 2021 in the form of covering 40 jails in BJMP-NCR participated in the webinar. Data on Drug-cleared and Drug-free Jail Facilities in the NCR Description Statistics* No of Jails with Persons Deprived of Liberty 37 Jail Declared as Drug Affected by the Regional Drug-free Workplace 0 Drug-free/drug-unaffected Jails 20 Drug-cleared Jails 4 % Compliance as to Drug-free or Drug-Cleared Jails 64.86% Source: DILG-NCR After-activity Report “Webinar on DDB Board Regulation No,2, Series of 2020 *As of July 2021. 29
The Las Piñas City Jail Female Dormitory Las Piñas: is proud to be the first jail in the NCR to Proactive Actions secure COVID-19 vaccines for all its PDLs. from the City Jail It is also the first to fully vaccinate all qualified PDLs. Female Dorm The female unit had also secured a Safety Seal Certification from the DILG, thus Manila: Recognizing guaranteeing that its facility is compliant City Jail PDLs’ Right with the health safety and security to Health, Education requirements set by the government. Another innovation implemented during The Manila City Jail’s Male Dormitory is one the height of the COVID-19 crisis is the of the largest jail facilities in the country, installation of Intercom devices within with a total jail population of 4,365 male each side of the glass partition in the PDLs secured in a 2.24 hectare area. Despite visitors’ area. This non-contact approach the significant jail population vis-à-vis the is meant to protect both the visitors and capacity of 1,200 PDLs, the jail unit managed the PDL from COVID-19 infections. to maintain ZERO COVID-19 case inside the facility. Moreover, to support the education of PDLs in the facility, the LGU of Manila funded the construction of the PHP 45 million three- story Alternative Learning System (ALS) Building. Some of the skilled PDLs were themselves part of the workers that build the structure under the direct supervision of the logistics unit and engineer on the contractor’s side. 30
Mandaluyong Wins Best Video on Drug-free LGU Campaign in the New Normal Mandaluyong’s video entry won the “Best Video Per the contest rules, the LGUs’ two-minute videos Presentation on Local Government Unit’s Best Practices should illustrate, interpret and emphasize the theme and on Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign” search among the region’s highlight the following: their 2020-2021 accomplishments LGUs, the Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs and the ICAD- on Drug Prevention and Control; and their 2020-2021 NCR Advocacy Cluster announced during the Third Quarter programs, activities, initiatives on Drug Prevention and RPOC-NCR Full Council Meeting on September 29. Control during the pandemic. Also competing on the theme “Drug-Free Community in Judging was then based on the following criteria: the New Normal: Securing Drug Free Communities, Our originality/creativity, 25 percent; clarity and relevance Response Beyond the Pandemic,” the cities of Manila, to the theme, 35 percent; practicality of idea presented, Pasay, Pasig, and Muntinlupa were adjudged second to 20 percent; technical execution and presentation, 20 fifth place winners, respectively. percent; and positive engagement, 20 percent. The contest organizers launched the competition to The Third Quarter RPOC-NCR Full Council Meeting, showcase and recognize the daily efforts of LGUs in streamed via the Zoom platform, also held the virtual pursuing their anti-illegal drugs campaign despite the awarding ceremony for the winners of the best video threat of and challenges brought by the pandemic. contest as well the Special Action Committee on Public Safety’s competition on “Best Road Safety Campaign in the New Normal”. The Council further approved the issuance of Resolution No. 34, s. 2021, which calls for the promotion and inclusion of Mandaluyong City’s video on its best practices on anti-illegal drugs activities in all the Council’s Information, Education, and Communication campaigns. The top five videos were scheduled to be played during the Committee on Anti- illegal Drugs/ Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy and DDB activities in celebration of the 54th ASEAN Anniversary in August 2021. Mandaluyong: Curbing Illegal Drugs in the Midst of COVID-19 Mandaluyong’s audiovisual presentation highlights the transition of the Mandaluyong Anti-drug Abuse Council services toward the new normal. Due to its programs against illegal drug use within its jurisdiction, Mandaluyong City has cleared nine barangays in 2019. To date, 15 out of 27 barangays in the city have been drug cleared. During the height of COVID-19 cases, the city resorted to the “Online Kamustahan” program in place of the physical implementation of the City’s 31 Community-based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP).
SPECIAL ACTION COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE Five RPOC-NCR Members Join NAPOLCOM’s Regional Appellate Board The Regional Appellate Board, one of the formal These representatives are expected to be assigned to the disciplinary appellate machineries of the National Police divisions of the regional appellate board. There are five Commission (NAPOLCOM), welcomed five new members divisions in the NCR. from RPOC-NCR via Resolution No. 24, s. 2021 signed by RPOC-NCR Chairperson Edwin Olivarez on March 31. The The Appellate Board decides/resolves on cases on appeal board is chaired by a senior officer from the NAPOLCOM from the decisions of the People’s Law Enforcement regional office. Boards of cities or municipalities and PNP Regional On May 5, the new board members—all city Directors when the penalty imposed Is resignation, administrators of Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, demotion in rank, dismissal; and of mayors in cases Pasig, and Paranaque—attended an online meeting falling within their respective jurisdictions. It also decides for their first virtual orientation. A representative from on appeals from decisions of the PNP regional directors NAPOLCOM-NCR briefed the group on the powers and on claims for police benefits. functions of the board to hear citizen’s complaints on an illegal act or omission of a Philippine National The NAPOLCOM is an attached agency of the DILG that Police (PNP) member, or breach of internal discipline has the power to investigate police anomalies and within the police organization, or summary dismissal irregularities, administer police entrance examination cases. and summarily dismiss erring policemen. 32
NAVOTAS: Award for Highest Number of Arrests of Most Wanted Persons in CAMANAVA 2021 In 2021, the Navotas City Police Station was recognized by the Northern Police District, NCRPO as the Best City Police Station in Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas- Valenzuela (CAMANAVA) for having the highest number of arrests of the Topmost Wanted Persons from January to September in 2021. The recognition was awarded during the 120th Police Service Anniversary Celebration of Northern Police District held at the Valenzuela City Auditorium on October 12, 2021, with Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian as the guest of honor and speaker. 33
Futures Thinking, Future Proofing, and Governance “Outsmart not only COVID-19 today but future challenges “Imagination is the currency of futures thinking,” said Dr. as well,” Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Lizan Perante-Calina, PSPA president, as she highlighted Chairman and Paranaque Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez the importance of developing an anticipatory mindset advised in his opening message during the webinar in governance and public administration. This entitled “Thinking Through Uncertainty: Introduction involves identification of emerging issues, navigating to Futures Thinking and Foresight as Lens Towards Safe uncertainties while moving toward a common vision Cities” on September 15, 2021. despite limited resources and varied environments. The RPOC-NCR, in partnership with the Philippine She stressed the five Rs of futurist thinking: to Reframe Society for Public Administration (PSPA), conducted from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset; Rethink the the webinar to orient policymakers on the concept of policies and the way things are done; Retool policies, futures thinking. Reskill, and Reenergize to be in the right state of mind In attendance were members and representatives of and to work toward productivity. the RPOC-NCR from the regional line agencies, DILG On the other hand, Professor Shermon O. Cruz, chairman officers, members of the local peace and order councils of the Association of Professional Futurists and vice (LPOCs) of the 17 LGUs of the NCR, and civil society president of Philippine Futures Thinking Society, talked organizations. about future proofing in a highly uncertain world. He Futures thinking is an approach that helps create new identified four skills that planners need to incorporate ideas on how to navigate the unknowns. Experts from in their system to make the world better after COVID-19: the PSPA shared their knowledge on the impact of “anticipation” of the future; “futures literacy,” which is the futures thinking and its application on peace and order capacity to use the future to change current situations; and governance. “systems thinking,” which is understanding how systems work; and “strategic foresight,” which refers to leadership competency to create effective strategies. 34
NAVOTAS: RETHINKING SOLUTIONS TO AN OLD PROBLEM Navotas City is surrounded by waters—the Manila Bay, Navotas–Malabon River and Tullahan River—and one of the LGUs prone to flooding. It used to be highly dependent on the Philippine Coast Guard’s water rescue teams and water equipment for rescue operations. In 2021, however, the BFP, with the support of the Navotas LGU, established the Maritime Fire and Rescue Team. Navotas provided a fire rescue boat that is now being deployed during water rescue and fire incidents. Since its activation, the team has been involved in retrieval of victims of drowning incidents, firefighting in ship fires, and safety escort for local events (e.g., fluvial parades). As time is of the essence in any rescue operations, the partnership between Navotas’ Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the BFP led to a more responsive capability for Navotas City. The Maritime Rescue Team is currently housed at the Navotas Rescue Center. Aside from the fire rescue boat with 30 HP outboard motor, the team also owns two fiberglass boats with 25 HP outboard motor supplemented by one rescue truck that comes with a crane, emergency power supply, and lighting system. 35
How Sound Policies Make for Efficient Peace and Order Council Operations How can sound policy-making enhance the collaboration value of evidence-based policies and the factors that can between RPOCs and LPOCs? undermine and cause policies to fail. To answer the question, two experts on political science Feedback during the session included a call for and public administration and governance provided partnerships between LGUs, regional offices, and the insights on policy analysis, strategic foresight in public academe on the crafting of evidence-based policies; and policy as well as participatory planning in a capacity the observation that engaging citizens (i.e., participatory building session for representatives from both RPOC-NCR governance) is always a good way to set the context for regional line agencies and LPOCs as well as civil society policymakers and thus must be explored further. organizations on September 20–21, 2021. In his closing statement, RPOC-NCR Chairperson and The Special Action Committee on Administrative Paranaque City Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez, enjoined both Governance set the two-day webinar entitled “Redefining the RPOCs and LPOCs to apply the policymaking lessons Policy Making: A Webinar on Evidence-Based and Sound learned from the webinar to synchronize their activities Policy Making for the Regional and Local Peace and and avoid duplication of plans and programs. He also Order Councils“ to share public governance concepts, hoped that the concept of participatory planning would principles, tool, and methods that can help create be operationalized well so as to elicit more citizen sound policies. The events also pointed out both the participation. 36
PARAÑAQUE: “Parañaque’s financial incentives TOWARD A BETTER, to BADACs ensure that FULLY FUNCTIONAL their advocacies are LOCAL ADAC properly funded.” The city of Parañaque provides financial incentive, through a board resolution, to every drug cleared barangay in its jurisdiction to ensure that the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council’s (BADAC) programs, activities, and advocacies are properly funded and supported. In 2019, the city awarded PHP 100,000 pesos to each barangay classified by the national government as drug cleared. In 2020, PHP 1 million was awarded to barangays that managed to sustain their drug-cleared status or attained the said status for the first time that year. This resulted in a highly functional ADAC for the city for the past two years, garnering a rating of 95 percent in 2019 and 93 percent in 2020. 37
PSPRECOIALJECTS: CUCPD AND ELCAC Capacitating Urban Ending Local Communities for Peace Communist Armed Conflict and Development NCRPO and DILG-NCR Commit to Harmonize ELCAC Efforts As a follow-through to the agreements reached during In their March 26 meeting, the NCRPO and DILG-NCR the meeting of the Special Action Committees on CADVEI kicked-off the inter-agency convergence of efforts by at the start of March 2021, the NCRPO and the CADVEI presenting their respective institutional roles, initiatives, Committee met again on March 26 to discuss how best accomplishments, challenges encountered, and plans, to harmonize their respective agency’s efforts related to and then agreeing to coordinate and harmonize their Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC). activities moving forward. The PNP and DILG are two of the major players among the Some of the key agreements reached were: (a) The DILG- member-agencies of the National Task Force for ELCAC NCR shall issue a memorandum to enjoin barangays (NTF-ELCAC), which was created by Executive Order without an organized local task force to immediately No. 70, series of 2018 expressly to counter communist convene and organize it; (b) ELCAC activities shall be terrorism. The NTF-ELCAC aims to thwart the efforts of coordinated with field offices after DILG-NCR’s receipt communist terrorist groups by empowering the citizenry of correspondence from NCRPO; (c) task force meetings and promoting good governance and the effective may be integrated into local peace and order council delivery of basic services. meetings; and (d) a comprehensive communication plan cascaded to LGUs shall advocate for the harmonization of all ELCAC-related activities. 38
TAGUIG: THE TAPANG, MALASAKIT, DISCIPLINA APPROACH Taguig’s “New Normal Ordinance” intends to encourage a culture of discipline, promote a healthy lifestyle, and propose measures to keep the adverse effects of COVID-19 to public health and the economy at bay. Implementing the New Normal Ordinance of the city is the group called Tapang, Malasakit, DisciplinaTeam. The ordinance espouses a community-based approach to the enforcement and maintenance of peace and order. True to the team’s name, members apply both the tapang at malasakit approach to discipline and enforcement. On one hand, they assist enforcement groups such as the PNP, barangay tanods, and the Public Order and Safety Office in enforcing local ordinances. On the other hand, they conduct training and seminars on safety measures and health protocols to other barangays, jeepney operators, jeepney/tricycle drivers or associations, and households. 39
Dir. Eric Ayapana, Head of ELCAC-NCR TWG, delivers his message during the Northern NCR Provincial Task Force Levelling Session on June 16, 2021. NCRTF-ELCAC Highlights Barangays’ Role in Enforcing EO 70 A series of levelling sessions organized by the National The Capacitating Urban Communities for Peace and Capital Region Task Force to End Local Communist Development (CUCPD) framework, developed by Armed Conflict (NCRTF-ELCAC) was attended by over the DILG, was also introduced during these sessions. 5,000 barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan The CUCPD framework aims to empower local chief chairpersons in the NCR. The events underscored executives in urban communities, specifically the the roles of community leaders in protecting their mayors and the punong barangays, to maximize communities from threats against peace and order, the mechanisms they have available to minimize, particularly from communist terrorist groups and their if not eradicate, the vulnerable sectors’ feeling of front organizations operating in urban areas. marginalization and to allow the latter to participate in Held via the Zoom platform, the nine sessions for local governance. NCR aimed to orient participants on the provisions of Under the CUCPD Framework, specific goals were Executive Order (EO) 70 issued by President Rodrigo identified for each of the vulnerable groups: the youth, Duterte in 2018. While the executive order mandates women, labor sector, urban poor, and transport sector. a whole-of-nation approach to the pursuit of peace Planned interventions under the CUCPD framework and inclusive development and calls for convergence include enabling LGUs to access financing for Priority in actions across all sectors of society, the key role of Development Projects and strengthening the barangay barangays in addressing the root causes of insurgency justice system to address community grievances. in their communities cannot be overemphasized. 40
PASIG’s Kabataan Rescue Patrol: On Going the Extra Mile The Kabataan Rescue Patrol Division (KRPD), one of the five divisions under Pasig’s Peace and Order Department, always endeavors to go the extra mile in the performance of its duties, particularly when dealing with minors. Although children were mandated to stay at home during the height of the pandemic, the city still found minors who went out to play, beg for money and food, or sell on the streets. Those who were found loitering were rescued, logged for record purposes, and then counseled about their violations and the importance of staying at home as a health precaution before being turned over to their respective barangays. For good measure, the KRPD handed out face masks to the children who were not wearing one. The KRPD is one of the implementing agencies under Pasig City Ordinance No. 4, s. 2016, otherwise known as “An Ordinance Enacting the Pasig City Children’s Protection Ordinance of 2016”, as amended by Ordinance No. 23, s. 2018, entitled “An Ordinance Enacting the Pasig City Children’s Code of 2018”. 41
NCRTF-ELCAC’s First Peace and Development Conference Attracts Attendees from across NCR After two months of preparatory inter-agency consultations, the first Regional Conference for Peace and Development (RCPD) for the NCR was held via the Zoom platform on June 18, 2021. The attendees were from the Urban Poor Affairs Office, Social Welfare and Development Office, Office of Senior Citizen Affairs, Tricycle Regulatory Office/Unit, and the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of each LGU, which are the LGU offices tasked with addressing specific sectoral issues and concerns. Also present were the partner sectoral groups of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), the Kasambayanihan Volunteers, and representatives from concerned NGAs. Conceptualized by the Sectoral Unification, Capacity Building, Empowerment and Mobilization (SUCBEM) Cluster of the NTF- ELCAC as a “flagship program for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) Campaign Plan for 2021”, the regional conference aims to be a platform where various sectoral groups raise their issues and concerns so that the NGAs and LGUs can address such through policy interventions. While most of the pressing urban issues in other regions focused on three sectors, the SUCBEM cluster for the NCR expanded its list to five, given the region’s importance as an economic hub. These sectors, whose issues were tackled in this year’s conference, were: (a) Land Tenure and Housing; (b) Livelihood and Unemployment (c) Regulation of the Transportation Sector; (d) Youth and Education; and (e) Social Welfare, Health, and other Services. One of the speakers at the online event, NAPC Head Executive Assistant Elias Labro Jr., shared that similar conferences were conducted in different regions across the country to push various NGAs and LGUs to harmonize their efforts on capacitating local communities and improving the living conditions of the vulnerable sectors. Mr. Labro also pointed out that “communities are expected to voice out their needs; such efforts should not be perceived as a threat to the country’s democracy. Raising sectoral concerns to the relevant government actors contributes to policy making and paves the way for the greater empowerment of vulnerable communities.” 42
MARIKINA: INSTITUTIONALIZING LOCAL MECHANISMS FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT Marikina further reinforced the institutionalization of its mechanisms for peace and development by releasing Resolution No. 2021-03—a resolution that created two teams and defining their respective functions. One, the Marikina Peace Engagement Team, shall be composed of, among others, one representative each from the Sangguniang Kabataan federation, Liga ng mga Barangay, and a religious organization. The Marikina Peace Panel, meanwhile, is expected to be represented, aside from local functionaries, by the following: two civil society organizations, one religious sector representative, one academic sector representative, and the city prosecutor. Also, through the City Peace and Order Council, 16 out of 16 barangays have organized their Barangay Task Force of Peace and Development, thus fully complying with the DILG-NCR’s directive to local government units. 43
Annex a 2021 RPOC Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. TITLE OF RESOLUTION Resolution No. 23 s. Adopting and Supporting the Proposed Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) of the Special Action Committees as Identified during the Regional Peace And Order Council 2021 Messaging and Strategic Planning Activity Resolution No. 24 s. Endorsing the Representatives of the Regional Peace and Order Council to the National Police Commission Regional Appellate Board 2021 Supporting the Call to Establish Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) Resolution No. 25 s. in the Local Government Units in the Region Supporting the Call to Establish a One-Stop Shop for Drug Facility/Service for Persons 2021 Who Use Drugs (PWUDS) in Local Government Units Resolution No. 26 s. Enjoining Local Government Units to Expedite Processing of Philippine National Police’s Request for a Copy of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Footage, in aid of Criminal 2021 Investigation Resolution No. 27 s. Expanding the Membership of the Regional Peace and Order Council’s Special Action Committee on Public Safety to include the Department of Transportation and World 2021 Bank Manila as Members Setting the Schedule of the Third (3rd) and Fourth (4th) Regional Peace and Order Council Resolution No. 28 s. Regular Meeting 2021 Expressing Gratitude to the Host Agencies of the CY 2021 Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) Barangay Levelling Sessions Resolution No. 29 s. Expressing Gratitude to the Agencies that Supported the CY 2021 Regional Conference 2021 for Peace and Development (RCPD) by Providing Resource Persons for the Event Expressing Gratitude to All 17 NCR-LGUs for their Active Participation and Support to the Resolution No. 30 s. Various RPOC-ELCAC Activities Conducted for the 2nd Quarter of CY 2021 2021 Enjoining Local Chief Executives (LCEs) to Support the Harmonized Advocacy Activities in Local Universities and Colleges Against Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) Youth Resolution No. 31 s. Recruitment and Exploitation 2021 Promoting and Including the Mandaluyong City’s Video Presentation of the City’s Best Practices on Anti-Illegal Drugs Activities in all of the Council’s Information, Education, Resolution No. 32 s. and Communication (IEC) Campaign 2021 Adopting the Slogan “Manatili Sa Tamang Linya, Ayusin ang Distansya”, as the Unified Road Safety Messaging in the National Capital Region Resolution No. 33 s. 2021 Resolution No. 34 s. 2021 Resolution No. 35 s. 2021 44
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“Our efforts today will greatly impact the future generations. Our efforts have further encouraged the public to have faith in their government. By ensuring their safety and maintaining peace and order in the region, we are regaining the trust of our fellow citizens. Your government has your best interests in mind. Together, let us soldier on toward a peaceful, orderly, and safe National Capital Region.” Hon. Edwin L. Olivarez Chairperson, RPOC-NCR Regional Peace and Order Council-National Capital Region c/o Department of Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region Annex Building, Sugar Center Compound North Avenue, Diliman Quezon City, Metro Manila Facebook: RPOC National Capital Region Email: [email protected] 8876-3454 loc. 8601
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