Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

National Capital Region

MEMORANDUM BRIEF
FOR : MARIA LOURDES L. AGUSTIN, CESO III
Regional Director

THRU : JUAN JOVIAN E. INGENIERO, CESO V

Assistant Regional Director

ELSIE H. CASTILLO
Chief, LGMED

SUBJECT : BARANGAY SUMMIT ON GOOD GOVERNANCE AND BARANGAY-

BASED PREVENTION ON VIOLENT EXTREMISM ADVOCACY
PROGRAM EVALUATION

DATE : MARCH 15, 2019

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BACKGROUND

To review and look for opportunities for collaboration in maintaining peace and order situation
in the barangays and to discuss various approaches and initiatives on anti-criminality and
countering violent extremism, Barangay Summit on Good Governance and Barangay-Based
Prevention on Violent Extremism Advocacy Program Evaluation was held last March 8,
2019 at Ramada Hotel, Manila.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DISCUSSION

Assistant Regional Director, Juan Jovian E. Ingeniero welcomed the presence of representatives
of barangays, National Capital Region Police Office, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency,
and Armed Forces of the Philippines. He encouraged all the stakeholders of the security sector to
gather knowledge and best practices to determine and fight the root causes of violent extremism
and criminality. LGOO V Jean Redi T. Briones set the direction of the program and reviewed the
past national advocacy for the prevention of violent extremism. He emphasized the importance
of aligning the future programs to the community needs discussed before.

As part of the national government’s campaign to further improve the peace and order and public
safety situation by enlightening the public on threats to violent extremism and the fight against
drug abuse and corruption, Mamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Iligal na Droga
was utilized.

As a flagship program of DILG that utilizes people’s awareness and participation in the programs
of the current administration particularly anti-illegal drugs, anti-criminality, and corruption.

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Central to the MASA MASID program is volunteerism that advocates for civic duty and
responsibility that is neither oppressive nor demanding.

Identify the current challenges in community participation in relation to violent extremism and
criminality

Inquire new ways to promote and engage the citizenry to identify and be proactive on peace and
order problems in their barangays

Promote sectoral collaboration through MASA MASID in achieving the local peace and order and
public safety

_ emphasized the importance of maintenance of vigilance among the public in conflict zones

Educational institutions are the prospective key advocates for disseminating the information on
preventing terrorism and violent extremism

More than ever, internet and social media are the tools which all the peace and order councils
need to tap to get promote this advocacy

Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines agreed that the Marginalized
urban areas need to be monitored constantly

A set of good neighborhood, family, and friends would always play an integral part in securing the
peace and order of the country

Prison systems are eyed to be less discriminate and more empathic toward

Strengthen communities within cities by creating and maintaining barangay contact lists of focal
points to monitor the trafficking of small arms and heavy weapons, and facilitating
intergovernmental communication and cooperation.

Establish early warning centres for the exchange of information on violent extremist activities
could render this interaction more predictable and could thus be of additional value;

Identify other funding sources across sectors and evaluate how the Philippine government could
adapt existing funds so as to expand programming that is sensitive to preventing violent
extremism.

Ensure that, in circumstances where military action becomes necessary to counter the expansion
of violent extremist groups, any such response is in full compliance with international law, in
particular with the Charter of the United Nations, international human rights law, international
refugee law and international humanitarian law;

Engage opposing parties and regional actors earlier. Delaying engagement reduces options, and
increases financial and human costs;

Encourage individuals to leave violent extremist groups by developing programmes that place an
emphasis on providing them with educational and economic opportunities. To avert perceptions
of injustice which might result from extending assistance to these perpetrators, such programmes
should not draw from initiatives addressing the needs of the wider civilian population;

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Engage religious leaders to provide a platform for intra-and interfaith dialogue and discussions
through which to promote tolerance and understanding between communities, and voice their
rejection of violent doctrines by emphasizing the peaceful and humanitarian values inherent in
their theologies.

SUMMARY OF AGREEMENTS

1. Barangays are encouraged to be proactive in pushing for the implementation of security

programs within their small communities by building awareness programs on violent
extremism.
2. Barangays agreed to create linkages with their respective PNP Offices in maintaining
vigilance.
3. The DILG-NCR still intends to forward the following: 1) improve capacity of LGUs in
responding to terror-related incidents through the guidance of a clear and well-defined
document that can serve as reference in the creation of emergency plans and responses;
2) promote religious and cultural inclusivity, as well as individual and collective vigilance
among community members; 3) and enhance inter-agency cooperation dedicated to
addressing violent extremism and insurgency.
4. Barangay representative shall conduct regional and national dialogues on preventing
violent extremism with higher educational institutions, NCRPO, AFP-JTF, encompassing
youth engagement, gender equality, the inclusion of marginalized groups, the role of
municipalities, and positive outreach through social media and other virtual platforms.
5. Explore opportunities within LGUs to introduce alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms, such as mediation, arbitration and restorative justice, to resolve conflict and
achieve sustainable peace.

Prepared by:

EZEKIEL JACOB D. CARINAN JOY ANN E. DUMLAO

PLEB Program Head MBCRP Program Officer

Reviewed by: Noted by:

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JEAN REDI T. BRIONES ELSIE H. CASTILLO, LGOO VII
LGOO V Chief, LGMED

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