GUIDELINES FOR THE LOCAL

GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE
ORDER NO. 70, S. 2018
Memorandum Circular No. 2019-125
06 Aug. 2019
2. Purpose
• 2.1. To provide clear guidelines for the LGUs and DILG Regional and
Field Offices in the implementation of the EO No. 70,s. 2018

• 2.2. To shift the viewpoint of both the national and local

governments from treating local communist armed conflict as
purely military and security concerns, to being a more of a
symptomatic element of deeply-rooted issues needing to be
addressed immediately such as poverty,, historical injustice, social
inequality, and lack of inclusivity, among others.
• 2.3.To strengthen the Whole-of-Government
Approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace
through intensified development and other peace-
building initiatives in conflict-affected and conflict-
vulnerable communities, as indicated in one of the
objectives of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)
2017-20122;
• 2.4. To ensure convergence of efforts at all levels
and deliver a unified process of intervention in the
operationalization of EO No. 70
• 2.5. To define roles and responsibilities of
concerned local government officials and
functionaries, councils, and National Government
Agencies (NGAs) for efficient and effective
collaboration of the Local task Forces for Ending
Local Communist Armed Conflict;

• 2.6.To enhance the participation and

accountabilities of LGUs in ending all armed
threats in the Philippines; and
• 2.7. To safeguard the paramount mandate of the
government to continuously work for the people
and with the people in achieving just and lasting
peace towards development where no one is
being left behind
3. LEGAL BASES
• 3.1. The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of
the Philippines, Article II, Declaration of
principles and State Policies;

• 3.2. Executive Order No. 70, series of 2018,

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
• 3.3. Pertinent laws, policies and issuances from
the Office of the President, the National Security
Council being the Vice Chair of the national Task
Force on Ending Local Communist Armed
Conflict and other oversight agencies.
4. SCOPE/COVERAGE

• This Memorandum Circulars covers all Regions

and Local Government units within its jurisdiction
5. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
• 5.1. Use a Whole-of-Nation approach to address
the root causes of local communist armed
conflict…………

• 5.2. Demonstrate good governance as a core

value at all levels of government

• 5.3. Give major stakeholders…… the opportunity

to take part in solving and providing solutions to
the causes of “unpeace”
• 5.4. Focus on issues that are potential or
imminent causes of armed conflict;

• 5.5. Prioritize reforms….

• 5.6. Initiate policies, programs, projects, services,

and activities that empower communities and the
local constituencies…
• 5.7. Ensure that while localizing peace
engagements, the government will safeguard the
communities in conflict-affected and vulnerable
areas to be protected and developed following the
strategies in the Subsector Outcome 2 of Attaining
Just and lasting Peace Chapter of the PDP,
empowering communities by increasing their
capacity to address conflicts and reduce their
vulnerabilities, as guided by the Six-point Peace and
Development Agenda of the Administration.
• The negative impact of violent conflicts to
communities will be mitigated, if not prevented, by
supporting structures and mechanisms that will help
them avert the emergence of conflict and prevent
the escalation of existing ones. These will
strengthen local or traditional conflict resolution and
management mechanisms, as well as establish
formal and informal avenues for continuing dialogue
and broad-based participation of peace
stakeholders in the peace and order councils, local
development councils and Katarungang
Pambarangay
• 5.8. Incorporate the twelve (12) Cluster/lines of effort
in the planning and harmonization of Policies,
Programs, Projects and Activities in conflict affected
areas and vulnerable communities of National
Government Agencies, local Government units, and
all stakeholders concerned as follows:
• 5.8.1. Local Government Empowerment (DILG)
• 5.8.2. International Engagement (DFA)
• 5.8.3. Legal cooperation (OSG)
• 5.8.4. Strategic Communication
(Pres.Comm.Oprns.Office)
• 5.8.5. Basic Services (DILG)
• 5.8.6. Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation (TESDA)
• 5.8.7. Infrastructure and resource Management (DPWH)
• 5.8.8. Peace, Law Enforcement, and Development
Support (DND)
• 5.8.9. Situational Awareness and Knowledge
Management (NICA)
• 5.8.10. Localized Peace Engagement (DILG and OPAPP)
• 5.8.11. E-CLIP and Amnesty Program (DND and DILG)
• 5.8.12.Sectoral Unification Capacity Building,
Empowerment, and Mobilization
• (DOLE,DA, DepEd, NCIP,OPAIPC, PCUP, PCW,
NYC, CHED, BFAR and DILG)
 6. POLICY CONTENT AND GUIDELINES
• 6.1. To ensure efficient and effective implementation
of the Whole-of-Nation Approach, local task Forces to
End Local communist Armed Conflict (ELCAL) are
hereby created under the guidance of this
Department. The Peace and Order Council of every
Region, Province, City, Municipality shall jointly
establish these Task Forces. This Structure shall
serve as the venue for integrating and coordinating
national efforts to localize peace initiatives.
 CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN:
PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN:PRESIDENT PRESIDENT
National Peace &
NATIONAL TASK FORCE ELCAC/70
Order Council NEDA BOARD

TOP-DOWN AND BOTTOM-UP PLANNING

EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM
(NPOC)

AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES

Regional Peace & Regional
Order Council REGIONAL TASK FORCE ELCAC/70 Development
(RPOC) Council (RDC)
Merging of RPOC &RDC
Provincial Peace & Provincial
Order Council Development
(PPOC) PROVINCIAL TASK FORCE Council (PDC)
Merging of PPOC & PDC
City/Municipal City/Municipal
Peace & Order Development
Council (C/MPOC) CITY/MUNICIPAL TASK FORCE Council (C/MDC)

Barangay Peace & Merging of C/MPOC &C/MDC Barangay

Order Council Development
(BPOC) Council (BDC)
BARANGAY TASK FORCE
Merging of BPOC &BDC
 6.1.A. Regional Task Force (RTF)
• 1. The RTF shall be organized through a Joint Resolution
created by the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and
the Regional Development Council (RDC).
• 2. The RTF, headed by a Chair duly selected through a
collegial decision by the Task Force Members shall have the
following duties and responsibilities:
• a) Ensure the creation of Provincial Task Force which shall
complement E.O. No.70
• b) Organize ad hoc inter-agency and multi-sectoral clusters,
councils, committees, and groups at the Regional level
mirroring the 12 Clusters/Lines of Effort, or modify existing
ones, whenever necessary to fulfill its mandates
• c) Take the lead in the formulation and
implementation of regional plans in coordination
national government agencies, LGUs, civil society,
and stakeholders, for the12 Cluster/Lines of Effort
guided by the Whole-of-Nation approach-driven
National Peace Framework;
• d) Establish a vertical and horizontal feedback
mechanism among and between the member-
agencies along the 12 Cluster/Lines of Efforts, the
National Task Force, and the LGUs to ensure inter-
agency convergence in the implementation in
conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable communities;
• e) Review the mandates and functions of offices undertaking
peace efforts to avoid duplication of functions and programs,
and submit its recommendation/s to the National Task Force for
approval through the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development
and Security. (CORDS)
• f) Ensure that Local Government Units (LGUs) include peace
building initiatives as their priority in their Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP), Peace and Order and Public Safety
(POPS) Plan and Local Development Investment Program
(LDIP);
• g) Provide monitoring and evaluation system to help track
performance and analysis results for continuity and/or
improvement;
• h) Evaluate, define, modify, or integrate policies
programs, projects services and activities within the
Local Task Force respective area of jurisdiction
contained in the framework;
• i) As may be necessary, issue supplemental
guidelines protocols, or policies,, in furtherance of this
Memorandum Circular;
• j) Provide technical assistance to the provincial, City,
Municipal Task Force as needed, and
• K Perform such other duties and functions as the
President or the National Task Force my direct.
 3. Regional Task Force Secretariat
• 6.1.A. The RTF shall be assisted by their joint RPOC and RDC Secretariats
to be led by the RPPOC Secretariat Head duly assisted by personnel
from the member-agencies of the Task Force under secondment, detail,
or other appropriate arrangement.
• 6.1.B The RTF Secretariat shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
-Submit and organizational and staffing pattern and directory of
the Regional, Provincial, City, Municipal Task Forces to the National
Task Force through the CORDS cc: DILG Central Office through the
Planning Service (PS) within two (2) months from the creation of
Task Force;
-Provide standard Secretariat services to the RTF;
-Ensure proper coordination of initiatives among clusters through
the feedback mechanism established by the Task Force
 6.1.B. Provincial Task Force (PTF)
• 1. The PTF shall be organized through a Joint Resolution
created by the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC)
and the Provincial Development Council (PDC).
• 2. The PTF, with the Provincial Governor as the Chair shall
have the following duties and responsibilities:
a) Ensure the creation of City and Municipal task Force which
shall complement E.O. No. 70 within their area of jurisdiction.
b) Organize ad hoc inter-agency and multi-sectoral cluster,
councils, committees, and groups at the Provincial level
mirroring the 12 Cluster/lines of Effort, or modify existing
ones, whenever necessary, to fulfill its mandates;
c) Take the lead in the localization of the 12 Clusters/Lines of
Effort and the implementation of provincial plans in coordination
with relevant national government agencies, LGUs, the civil
society, and other stakeholders, guided by the Whole-Of nation
approach-driven National Peace Framework;
d) Adhere to the feedback mechanism prescribed by the
Regional Task Force and establish the same at the Provincial
level;
e) Ensure that Local Government Units (LGUs) include peace
building initiatives as their priority in their Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP), Peace and Order and Public Safety
(POPS) Plan and Local Development Investment Program (LDIP)
f) Ensure compliance to the monitoring and evaluation system
provided by the Regional Task Force, and implement the same at
the City/Municipal level to help track performance and analyze
results for continuity and/or improvement;
g) Provide technical assistance to the City/Municipal Task Force
as needed; and
h)Perform such other duties and functions as the Pr4esident ofr
the National Task Force may direct.
3. Provincial Task Force Secretariat
• a) The Provincial Task Force shall be assisted by their joint PPOC
and PDC Secretariats to be led by the PPOC Head duly assisted by
personnel from member-agencies of the Task Force under
secondment, detail, or other appropriate arrangement.
• b) The PTF Secretariat shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
i Submit and organizational and staffing pattern and
directory of the Provincial Task Force to the Regional Task
Force within one (1) month from the creation of Task
Force;
ii Provide standard Secretariat services to the PTF;
iii Ensure proper coordination of initiatives among clusters
through the feedback mechanism established by the
Task Force
 6.1.C. City/Municipal Task Force (C/MTF)
• 1. The C/MTF shall be organized through a Joint Resolution
created by the City/Municipal Peace and Order Council
(C/MPOC) and the City/Municipal Development Council
(C/MDC).
• 2. The C/MTF, with the City/Municipal Mayor as the Chair shall
have the following duties and responsibilities:
a) Ensure the creation of Barangay Task Force which
shall complement E.O. No. 70 within their area of
jurisdiction.
b) Take the lead in the planning and implementation of the
Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP)
• c) Enlist the assistance of any department, bureau, office,
agency, or instrumentality of the government, the
government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs),
and state universities and colleges (SUCs), in accordance
with their respective mandates in coordination with the PTF,
in the implementation of the (RCSP);
• d) Facilitate the convergence of all stakeholders and ensure
participation of the community members in development
planning;
• e) Adhere to the feedback mechanism prescribed by the
Provincial Task Force and establish the same at the
City/Municipal down to the barangay level;
• f) Ensure the delivery of services and inclusion of the
policies, programs, projects, services, and activities in
the local plans based on the identified solutions by the
members of the affected communities;
• g) Strengthen and empower Barangay-Based
Institutions (BBIs);
• h) Establish and strengthen citizenship and community
participation mechanisms to guarantee sustainability
of RCSP implementation;
• Perform such other duties and functions as the
Regional of the Provincial Task Force may Direct
3. City/Municipal Task Force Secretariat
• a) The City/Municipal Task Force shall be
assisted by their joint C/MPOC and C/MDC
Secretariats to be led by the C/MPOC Head
duly assisted by personnel from member-
agencies of the Task Force under secondment,
detail, or other appropriate arrangement.
• b) The C/MTF Secretariat shall have the following
duties and responsibilities:
• i Submit and organizational and staffing pattern and
directory of the City/Municipal Task Force to the
Provincial Task Force within one (1) month from
the creation of Task Force;
• ii Provide standard Secretariat services to the
C/MTF;
• iii Ensure proper coordination of RCSP
implementation through the feedback mechanism
established by the Provincial Task Force
 6.1.D. Barangay Task Force (BTF)
• 1. The BTF shall be organized through a Joint Rresolution
created by the Barangay Peace and Order
Committee(BPOC) and the Barangay Development
Council (BDC).
• 2. The BTF, with the Punong Baaangay as thee Chair,
shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
• a) Take an active role in the implementation of the
Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP)
• b) Ensure social preparation and participation of
community members in the phases of the RCSP
implementation
• Ensure the delivery of services and inclusion of
policies, programs, projects, services, and activities
in the local plans based on the identified solutions
by the members of affected communities;
• d) Provide relevant feedback and recommend
measures to the C/MTF on the risks and
opportunities surrounding the implementation of the
RCSP;
• e) Take the lead in the citizenship building and
community participation mechanisms to guarantee
sustainability of RCSP implementation.
 Role of the DILG Regional and Field Offices
• 1.Coordinate with National Economic Development
Authority (NEDA) in the organization and creation of
the Regional Task Force
• 2. Ensure that the Provincial, City, and Municipal
Task Forces are created and functional
• 3. assist the Regional Task Forces in establishing
communication and collaboration mechanisms
between and among NGAs and LGUs tospeed up
coordination and response;
4. Designate DILG task teams and representatives to
all the Cluster/lines of Effort;
5 Take the lead in the action planning and
implementation of the following Line of Effort:
a) Local Government Empowerment Cluster
b) Local Peace Engagement Cluster
c) Basic services Cluster
d) E-Clip and Amnesty program
e)Sectoral Unification, Capacity Building,
Empowerment and Mobilization
6. Facilitate the execution of local initiatives
and activities related to the
accomplishment of the implementation plans;
7. Establish convergence mechanisms among
National Government Agencies (NGAs) to
support RCSP implementation;
8. Advise the LCEs in the implementation of
the Retooled Community Support Program and
take the lead in the RCSP Core Team;
9. Monitor the implementation of programs,
projects and activities related to E.O. 70
 7. MONITORING AND SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
• 7.1 . To ensure compliance to this MC, and for
progress monitoring, the process of reporting
from Municipal Level up to the NTF shall be as
follows:
• 7.1.1. The City/municipal Mayor administering
the City/Municipal Task Force (C/MTF) shall
ensure the submission of regular Quarterly
Accomplishment reports to the Provincial Task
Force, through the C/MTF Secretariat.
• 7.1.2 . The Provincial Governor administering the provincial
task Force (PTF) shall ensure the consolidation of the
Quarterly Accomplishment reports submitted by the C/MTF
Secretariats. From these submitted reports, the PTF
Secretariat shall submit a Consolidated Report along with its
own to the Regional task Force (RTF).
• 7.1.3. The Regional Task Force (RTF), Through its
Secretariat, shall consolidate the Quarterly Accomplishment
Reports submitted by the PTF secretariats. From these
reports, the RTF secretariat shall submit A Consolidated
Report along with its own to the National task Force (NTF)
through the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and
Security (CORDS) cc: Planning Service (PS) of the DILG
Central Office.
• 7.1.4. The Planning Service (PS) shall
consolidate the Quarterly Reports from the
RTF Secretariats and submit to the Secretary
of the Interior and Local Government (SILG)
cc: Undersecretary for Local Government
(USLG)
• 7.1.5. A standard format for reporting and
monitoring submissions shall be formulated by
Planning Service with guidance from the Office
of the Undersecretary for Local Government
(OUSLG).
7.2. For C/MTF with ongoing RCSP
implementation, a Bi-Monthly Summing Up
Report shall be submitted to the PTF for
immediate feedback to and response from the
relevant National Government Agencies (NGAs)
concerned as identified by the community.

7.3. Local Task Forcers are enjoined to submit

Special reports to the higher level Task Force ,
as deemed necessary
 Thank you very much….

LGOO VII Sir Johnnes Y. Dorado

Lecturer