Executive Order No. 0008 s. 2022

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro Government Center,Governor Gutierrez Avenue Rosary Heights VII,Cotabato City 9600 OFFICE OF THECHIEFMINISTER Republic of the Philippines

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CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE PEACE, SECURITY, AND RECONCILIATION OFFICE (PSRO) UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MINISTER,AND DEFINING ITS SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

justice, and goodwill among all peoples, as well as encourage a just and peaceful settlement of disputes. WHEREAS, the Bangsamoro Government is mandated to promote unity,peace

reconciliation under Executive Order No. 158 Series of 2021, the BARMM needs to closely work and coordinate efforts for the attainment of a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace within the autonomous region and in partnership with law enforcement and national agencies. WHEREAS, in support of the national policy framework on peace, unity, and

is a need to constantly monitor the strict observance of the ceasefire agreement and process of the MILF combatants is yet to be fully implemented and completed, there proper coordination with law enforcement agencies in the interdiction of lawless elements and wanted criminals to avoid mis-encounters, effect unhampered law WHEREAS, during the extended transition period, while the decommissioning

enforcement operations and prevent conflict within MILF communities.

the operationalization of safeguarding the gains of the peace process and effectively responding to the special needs and concerns of transitioning combatants. WHEREAS, there is a need for a parallel structure in the BARMM dedicated to

their local monitoring teams and monitoring outposts play a crucial role in Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities, the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG), and peacebuilding and settlement of feuds ("rido") within MILF areas. WHEREAS, the peace process mechanisms, such as the MILF Coordinating

United Nations Peacebuilding Fund. These consultations yielded a very strong combatants, BARMM agencies, and other key stakeholders with the support of the Regional Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention were conducted with the residents of conflict-affected communities, civil society organizations, MILF WHEREAS, a series of consultations on community peacebuilding and a

recommendation to strengthen and institutionalize support for the existing peace mechanisms.

WHEREAS,all public officers and employees of the Bangsamoro Government are committed by sacred oath to protect the legitimate rights and interests of all people in the region, strongly fight the proliferation of all evils of society, and endeavor to promote and sustain peace and security at all times in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region territory and the entire country.

from regular programs of the national government like 4Ps and PhilHealth, among implement special programs for transitioning combatants and their families apart WHEREAS, the Enhanced 12 Point Priority Agenda of BARMM seeks to

others, to ensure that these programs are tailored to fit their needs so that they will become productive members of the society.

Bangsamoro Administrative Code, is vested with continuing authority to reorganize executive offices. As head of the Bangsamoro Government, the Honorable Chief WHEREAS, in the exercise of executive authority,the Chief Minister, under the

Minister shall exercise all powers expressly granted by the Bangsamoro Organic Law,

incidental for the efficient and effective governance of BARMM and those which are those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or

essential to the promotion of general welfare. He shall have control and supervision instrumentalities of the Bangsamoro Government. He shall ensure that laws are of all ministries, agencies, offices, bureaus, commissions, boards, and faithfully executed.

WHEREAS pursuant to the above, there shall be created a Peace, Security and

assistance, and technical support to the peace mechanisms and attend to Reconciliation Office (PSRO) to provide administrative, capacity building, legal transitioning combatants.

NOW,THEREFORE, I, AHOD B. EBRAHIM, Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,do hereby order

SECTION 1. Peace, Security and Reconciliation Office. - There is hereby created the Peace, Security, and Reconciliation Office, which shall act as the primary agency to support and serve transitioning combatants and existing peace mechanisms, such as the MILF Joint Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities, Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) and their respective monitoring outposts and local monitoring teams, special committees and task force, to enable these to successfully carry out their mutually agreed peace and security mandates during the extended transition period.

Section 2. Powers and Responsibilities of The Office. - The Office shall perform the following functions and responsibilities:

a.Provide technical, logistical, personnel, and administrative support for

b. Coordinate and attend to the needs and concerns of transitioning the efficient operations of the peace mechanisms;

combatants;

c.Conduct regular dialogues with community-based organizations, peace d. Promulgate guidelines, rules, and regulations in the prevention and partners, local government units, and civil society organizations;

resolution of "ridos" involving the MILF in coordination with the Ministry of Peace,Order and Safety (MPOS),local government units,the security sector, and other stakeholders;

g. Conduct Information, Education, and Campaigns; Submit periodic security assessment and report to the Office of the Chief Train and accredit community peace mediators and conciliators;

h. Minister; Coordinate with other ministries, agencies, and offices of the

i. Perform such other function as may be directed by the Chief Minister. implementation of its mandate; and Bangsamoro Government to actively assist in the effective

who shall be appointed or designated by the Chief Minister. He shall be assisted by Section 3. Composition and Term. - The Office shall be headed by a Director

Administrative staff. Deputy Directors, Project Coordinators, Legal Consultants, as well as Technical and

Section 4.Highly-confidential employees.-Considering the sensitive nature of their function, the Director and all personnel under this Office shall be treated as

authority. highly confidential personnel and shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing

Section 5. Fund. - The funds necessary for the initial operational and administrative expenses to carry out this Order shall be sourced from the funded Contingent Fund of the Office of the Chief Minister in the amount of Fifteen Million

be included in the Bangsamoro Annual Appropriations Act, subject to the usual Pesos (PhP 15,000,000.00). The funding requirement for the succeeding years shall budgeting process.

regulations inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 6. Repealing Clause. - All other orders, issuances, rules, and

Section 7.Effectivity. -This Executive Order shall take effect fifteen (15 days following the completion of its publication in the Bangsamoro Gazette and newspaper of regional circulation.

Done in the City of Cotabato, this OctobtR 17, 2022.

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