17/07/2026
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 VIII 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬 (𝐁𝐏𝐎𝐂) 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VIII warmly congratulates all 4,365 Barangay Peace and Order Committees (BPOCs) across Eastern Visayas for being rated as "Compliant" in the 2026 Barangay Peace and Order Committee Assessment, marking a 100% regional compliance rate and affirming the functionality of peace and order mechanisms in every barangay.
The assessment measures the functionality of BPOCs in implementing policies, programs, and institutional mechanisms that promote public safety, crime prevention, conflict management, and peace and order at the community level. The region-wide compliance reflects the sustained commitment of barangay officials, local government units, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders in strengthening grassroots governance and ensuring safer, more secure communities.
DILG 8 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe lauded this milestone, emphasizing that true peace and development begin at the barangay level. He urged local leaders and committee members to sustain this momentum, ensuring that the foundations of public order and safety remain institutionalized, responsive, and felt by every citizen.
Furthermore, he also emphasized that achieving full compliance is more than a performance milestone—it is a testament to the region's collective commitment to effective local governance and safer communities.
"Achieving 100% compliance is not simply about meeting an assessment indicator. It reflects our shared commitment to institutionalizing peace and order at the grassroots level. Every functional Barangay Peace and Order Committee strengthens our capacity to prevent crime, respond to community concerns, and build safer, more resilient communities. Our challenge now is to sustain these gains and ensure that every BPOC remains proactive, responsive, and truly felt by every Filipino it serves." said Director Agabe.
Director Agabe likewise commended the collective efforts of barangay officials, BPOC members, local chief executives, Philippine National Police personnel, partner agencies, and DILG field officers whose continued collaboration and commitment made the region-wide achievement possible. He encouraged all stakeholders to sustain and further strengthen the gains by continuously enhancing the capacity and responsiveness of BPOCs in addressing emerging peace and security challenges.
The achievement demonstrates that every barangay in Eastern Visayas has established and maintained the standards of a functional Barangay Peace and Order Committee, reinforcing the critical role of barangays as the frontline of governance, public safety, and community resilience.
As DILG Region VIII continues to promote excellence in local governance, the Department remains committed to providing technical assistance, capacity development, and performance monitoring to ensure that compliance translates into responsive governance, effective peace and order initiatives, and better quality of life for every Filipino in Eastern Visayas.
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