Survey of the Anti-Terrorism Initiatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office VII

Abstract

Terrorists aim to destabilize their target’s economic, social, and political system through violent actions. Effective anti-terrorism initiatives require knowledge and awareness programs to enhance public vigilance. This paper examines the anti-terrorism initiatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office 7, shedding light on efforts to maintain peace and order. The PNP Regional Office 7 has implemented various initiatives to address the threat of insurgency, including the ‘Police sa Barangay’ program, collaboration with CCTN T.V. for awareness programs, enhanced intelligence monitoring by the Regional Intelligence Division (RID), establishment of the Barangay Intelligence Network (BIN), threat assessments, Basic Internal Security Operation Course (BISOC) and SWAT Course, Explosion Ordinance Disposal (EOD), and information dissemination through foldable fans and posters in terminals. Additionally, the PNP Regional Office 7-RID has engaged stakeholders such as Muslim leaders, mall security officers, and managers of motels, inns, and pension houses through meetings, counter-terrorism inter-agency SIMEX, and regular conferences (e.g., RID Family Conferences, RPICC Conference). These initiatives demonstrate the region’s commitment to combating terrorism and maintaining community peace and order.