The Operation of Barangay Peace and Order Council of Santa Maria, Isabela, Philippines

Executive Order 309 dictates the operation of the Barangay Peace and Order Council to heighten the efficiency of Municipal Peace and Order Council by extending its membership and the addition of its infrastructure in the barangay level. This study assessed the operation of the Barangay Peace and Order Council of Santa Maria, Isabela. Variables such as the functionality of the barangay peace and order council, participation of the council sectors in the peace and order program, implementation of peace and order ordinances, and community satisfaction on the performance of the council are investigated. Using descriptive design, data gathered from sixty barangay peace and order council members and eighty citizens of Santa Maria, Isabela, Philippines were analyzed using arithmetic mean. Results showed that the barangay peace and order council of Santa Maria, Isabela is functional concerning organization, meetings, policies, plans & budget, and accomplishment. Likewise, the council members participate in the implementation of the peace and order programs. Furthermore, findings displayed that the peace and order ordinances are implemented in the whole municipality and the community residents are satisfied on the performances of the barangay peace and order council.