NTF-ELCAC JOINT MEMORANDUM

CIRCULAR NO. 01, S. 2019

GUIDELINES ON THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER
NO. 70 (S. 2018)
“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 THE
NATIONAL PLAN ELCAC”

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 LEGAL BASES

• EO 70 (s. 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”

• EO 27 (s. 2017) “Directing All Government Agencies and Instrumentalities, Including

Local Government Units, to implement the Philippine Development Plan and Public
Investment Program for the Period 2017-2022”

• EO 16 (s. 2017) “Directing All Government Departments and Agencies including

Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations and Local Government Units to Adopt the
National Security Policy 2017-2022 in the Formulation and Implementation of Their
National Security Related Plans and Programs

• Memorandum from the Executive Secretary “Designation of Cabinet Officers for

Regional Development and Security” dated 01 July 2019

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 PURPOSE OF THE JMC

• Creation of the Regional/Local Task Forces to End Local Communist

Armed Conflict;

• Adoption of an Enabling Umbrella Program to operationalize EO 70;

• Ensuring Regional Line Agencies and LGUs’ commitment to allocate

budget for the enabling umbrella program to ensure implementation
of programs and projects supportive of EO 70; and

• Adoption of a set of criteria and common database for the

identification of focus area and/or convergence areas in the planning,
investment programming, budgeting, program/project
implementation, and monitoring of the enabling program
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 Composition of the RTF-ELCAC

MEMBERS: Composed of the Joint RPOC and RDC officers and members
as follows:
• Provincial Governors/City Mayors

• Mayors of Municipalities designated as provincial capitals

• Presidents of the Provincial League of Municipalities

• Regional Directors/Heads of Offices of DILG, NEDA, AFP, PNP,

BSP, BLGF, CSC, Coast Guard District, CHR, CHED, DA, DAR,
DBM, DENR, DepEd, DOE, DFA, DOH, DOJ-RSP, DOLE, DPWH,
DOST, DSWD, DOT, DTI, HUDCC, LTO, NBI, NCIP, NICA, OCD,
PDEA, PIA, PSA, Regional Maritime Unit, TESDA, RDC Private
Sector Reps., RPOC Private Sector, NGOs, and CSOs.
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 Composition of the RTF-ELCAC

OFFICERS:
 RTF-ELCAC Chairperson: The Cabinet Officer for Regional
Development and Security (CORDS) for each region or alternate
representative with a position not lower than Undersecretary

 Co-Vice Chairpersons: The Chairpersons of the RPOC and RDC

 Advisers to the CORDS: The most senior AFP Commander, Regional

Directors of PNP and NICA in the region.

 The RTF-ELCAC shall be supported by the Joint RPOC and RDC

Secretariat, with DILG and NEDA, respectively

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 Functions of the RTF-ELCAC

• Translate the National Plan ELCAC and its 12 Clusters/Lines of Effort

(LoE) into specific regional and local sectoral objectives:
• Harmonize, synchronize, and integrate all government PPAs to conflict-
affected and conflict-vulnerable areas through WNA and Good Governance
Approach;
• Ensure Cluster/LoE alignment and inter-agency convergence in the
implementation of programs and projects in conflict affected and vulnerable
communities of focus areas;
• Ensure deliberate and purposive efforts in addressing the CTGs or CPP-
NPA-NDF Regional Designs and its 10 Major Programs through an
intelligence driven and Cluster/LoE Initiated approach

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 Functions of the RTF-ELCAC

• Operationalize EO 70 using existing implementing structures,

processes, and mechanisms at the regional and local levels;
• Implement an enabling umbrella program to operationalize EO 70;
• Enlist the assistance of any office or agency or LGU, in accordance
with their respective mandates;
• Review, prioritize, and endorse to the NTF-ELCAC policies, programs,
projects and activities needing national actions; and
• Evaluate and monitor program/project implementation including results
and outcomes and recommend appropriate policies.

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 Composition of the RTF-ELCAC

ROLE OF CORDS

1. Assist in articulating the designated region’s concerns and

perceptions in the Cabinet, with other Departments, the
Office of the President, and other concerned agencies;
2. Assist the President in the speedy, efficient, and orderly
resolution of problems in government operations in the
assigned region;
3. Ensure that all PPAs of the national government in his/her
region are well implemented, and information thereon fully
disseminated to the people through various mechanisms
and strategies;

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 Composition of the RTF-ELCAC

ROLE OF CORDS

4. Undertake regular visits for the purpose of conducting

consultations with local officials and the private sector
in the region of assignment; and
5. Preside over or supervise the conduct of joint meeting
of the RDC and RPOC to harmonize peace, security,
and development efforts in the assigned region.

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 RTF-ELCAC TWG

The RTF-ELCAC TWG shall:

• Be created to serve as the RTF-ELCAC’s technical arm in

operationalizing EO 70 at the regional level. It serves as the
clearing house for key regional peace and development proposals
including those emanating from the clusters/lines of efforts (LOEs).
• Be composed of the following regional agencies/offices (as
identified in EO 70):
 DILG, DOE, NEDA, AFP, PNP, DBM, DOJ, DPWH, DAR, DSWD,
DEPED, NICA, TESDA, OPAPP, NCIP, DOH, CHED, DA, DENR,
DTI, DOLE, PIA, and two (2) PRIVATE SECTOR
REPRESENTATIVES

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 RTF-ELCAC TWG

The RTF-ELCAC TWG shall:

• Have a Chairperson and two (2) Vice-Chairpersons

(Security Sector and Civilian Government Sector) which
shall be determined by the RTF-ELCAC TWG. Heads of
other government agencies and institutions may be invited
as resource person(s) during RTF-ELCAC TWG meetings.
• Assist the RTF-ELCAC in the performance of its functions
as indicated in EO 70

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 RTF-ELCAC TWG

The RTF-ELCAC and TWG members shall have the

following responsibilities:

 Assign a permanent focal person;

 Attend regular meetings;
 Take action on issues/concerns and agreements raised
during the meetings; and
 Provide assistance and support in all activities.

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 Clusters/Lines of Effort

• Lead: NICA
Situational Awareness and • Support: DND, DILG, AFP, PNP, NBI, PIA, PPSC, PNTI, NCIP,
Knowledge Management PIA, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

• Lead: DILG
Local Government • Support: DOJ (DOJ - RSP, DOF (BLGF-), NCIP, DND, AFP, PNP,
Empowerment PIA, NICA, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

• Lead: DOJ-RSP
Legal Cooperation • Support: NBI, NICA, AFP DOJ, PAO, PNP, ISAFP, NCIP, DAR,
NCIP, PIA, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

• Lead: PCOO (PIA)

Strategic Communication • Support: DEPED, CHED, AFP PNP, NICA, NCIP, DAR, Local
Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

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 Clusters/Lines of Effort

Sectoral Unification, • Lead: DILG

• Support: DOLE, DA, DEPED, NCIP, OPAIPC, PCUP, PCW, NYC, CHED,
Capacity-building and BFAR, DND, AFP, PNP, NICA, DSWD, OPAPRU, DOJ (DOJ- RSP, DOJ-
Empowerment PAO), PIA, DAR, NAPC, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

• Lead: DILG
• Support: DSWD, DEPED, DOH, CHED, DOLE, DOJ (DOJ-RSP, DOJ-
Basic Services PAO), DAR, NCIP, DND, NHA, HUDCC, AFP, PNP, PIA, OPAPP, NAPC,
NICA, NEDA, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

Poverty Reduction, • Lead: TESDA

• Support: DA, DAR, DOLE, DTI, LBP, DOT, PCA, NIA, DENR, NCIP,
Livelihood and DSWD, BFAR, CDA, NCIP, DAR, DILG, AFP,PNP, PIA, OPAPP,
Employment NAPC, NICA, NEDA, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

Infrastructure, Resource • Lead: DPWH

• Support: DA, DENR, DOTr (LTFRB and LTO), DOE, DAR, NCIP,
Management and AFP PNP, PIA, OPAPRU, DICT, NICA, DOLE, NEDA, Local Chief
Employment Executives, CSO/Private Sector
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 Clusters/Lines of Effort

• Lead: DILG & OPAPRU

Localized Peace • Support: DND, DEPED, DOJ (DOJ- RSP, DOJ- PAO), DOH, DPWH,
Engagement NIA, NEA, NEDA, NICA, AFP,PNP, NCIP, DAR, PIA, Local Chief
Executives, CSO/Private Sector

• Lead: DND - AFP

Peace, Law Enforcement • Support: PNP, DILG, NBI, PCG, NCIP, PIA, NICA, Local Chief
and Development Support Executives, CSO/Private Sector

• Lead: DND & DILG

E-CLIP and Amnesty • Support: DOJ, OP (PMS), DSWD, HUDCC, NHA, NCIP, DOH,
Program TESDA, DTI, DAR, DA, DEPED, CHED, PHIL HEALTH, NICA, AFP,
PNP, PIA, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

• Lead: DFA
• Support: DOJ, ISAFP, NICA, BI, DOLE, NCIP, AFP, PNP, PIA,
International Engagement PHRCS, CHR, Local Chief Executives, CSO/Private Sector

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 Clusters/LOE

CHARACTERISTICS:
• The RTF-ELCAC is composed of five Core Clusters/LoE:
• Situational Awareness and Knowledge Management;
• Strategic Communication;
• Legal Cooperation;
• Local Government Empowerment; and
• Sectoral Unification, Capacity Building, and
Empowerment.

Core Clusters shall provide support to other Clusters to ensure

their responsiveness and achieve the desired outcome.

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 Clusters/LOE

Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of Clusters/LoE:

• Assist the RTF-ELCAC and its TWG in the identification and

implementation of programs, activities, and projects (PAPs);
• Formulate implementation plans with strategic interventions
focusing on the identified EO 70 priority areas which are
development ready;
• Ensure implementation of 12 Cluster/LoE action plans in line with
the National Cluster IMPLANs; and
• Initiate the conduct of regular cluster meetings/convergences and
inter-cluster meetings/convergences

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 Implementing Mechanisms
N/R/P/C/M/B Task Force-ELCAC Organizational Structure
CHAIRMAN: PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN: PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN: PRESIDENT

National Peace & Order NATIONAL TASK FORCE ELCAC/70

Council NEDA BOARD

EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM AND

TOP-DOWN AND BOTTOM-UP PLANNING

(NPOC)

DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES
Regional Peace & Order
Council REGIONAL TASK FORCE ELCAC/70 Regional Development Council
Chairman: CORDS (RDC)
(RPOC)
RPOC & RDC
Provincial Peace & Order
Provincial Development Council
Council PROVINCIAL TASK FORCE ELCAC/70 (PDC)
(PPOC) Chairman: Governor
PPOC & PDC
City/Municipal Peace & City/Municipal Development
Order Council Council
(C/MPOC) CITY/MUNICIPAL TASK FORCE ELCAC/70 (C/MDC)
Chairman: Mayor
Barangay Peace & Order MPOC & MDC
Barangay Development Council
Council
(BDC)
(BPOC)
BARANGAY TASK FORCE ELCAC/70
Chairman: Barangay
Captain BPOC & BDC
 Regular Conduct of Meetings

• The NTF will have quarterly meetings. The RTF-

ELCAC shall meet at least once every quarter to be
convened by the CORDS as agreed by the Joint
RDC-RPOC.
• Secretariat meetings shall be conducted not later than
two weeks prior to the date of the RTF-ELCAC meeting
to ensure that RTF-ELCAC agenda items forwarded to
the RTF-ELCAC have been thoroughly deliberated
upon by stakeholders at the TWG and LoE level.

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 Regular Conduct of Meetings

• Cluster/LoE meetings shall be conducted 3-5 days

prior to the regular Secretariat meeting.
• Special meetings may be set to tackle emergency
issues, policy concerns and other activities.
• Secretariat decisions are recommendatory in
nature and contained in a memorandum addressed
to the RTF-ELCAC (Joint RPOC-RDC).

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 Composition of the RTF-ELCAC and its TWG Secretariat

• A team composed of the DILG and NEDA shall

serve as the secretariat of the RTF-ELCAC and its
TWG.
• Each agency may designate a division (staff)
which shall serve as the lead secretariat with
assistance from the other divisions.

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 Establishment of OpCen

• The RTF-ELCAC shall establish its operations

center to monitor and supervise the implementation
of programs, projects, and activities at regional and
sub-regional levels. The RTF-ELCAC shall designate
personnel who will run and manage the operations
center on a 24/7 operations.

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 Identification of Geographic Focus Areas

Criteria
Focus Area A: Focus Area B: Focus Area C:
*Conflict Affected/ *Conflict Affected/ *GIDA Barangays
Conflict Vulnerable Conflict Vulnerable *Poverty Incidence
Areas (CAA/CVA) Areas (CAA/CVA) (above 30%)
*GIDA Barangays *Poverty Incidence
*Poverty Incidence (above 30%)
(above 30%)

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Thank You!


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