Barangay Tanods

The Barangay Tanods, also known as Barangay Peace and Order Officers, are the community-based law enforcers of the barangay. They assist in maintaining peace, order, and public safety within the community.

🛡️ Roles and Responsibilities of Barangay Tanods:

1. Maintaining Peace and Order

• Patrol the barangay regularly to prevent crimes, disturbances, and illegal activities.

• Respond to minor conflicts, disturbances, and emergencies in the community.

• Help de-escalate tensions and maintain public order during events, fiestas, or emergencies.
  
  

2. Community Patrol and Visibility

• Conduct barangay roving and checkpoints, especially at night.

• Monitor suspicious individuals and activities.

• Help secure the barangay during calamities, fires, or natural disasters.
  
  

3. Support to Law Enforcement Agencies

• Assist the Philippine National Police (PNP) in implementing laws and ordinances.

• Help in executing arrest warrants, curfews, and barangay resolutions when necessary.

• Provide assistance during search and rescue operations.
  
  

4. Conflict Mediation

• Help settle minor disputes among residents before they escalate.

• Bring parties involved in conflicts to the Lupong Tagapamayapa for mediation.
  
  

5. Enforcement of Barangay Ordinances

• Ensure compliance with barangay policies such as:

  • Curfew hours

  • Anti-littering or cleanliness ordinances

  • Noise regulation
    
    

6. Assistance in Emergency Response

• Act as first responders in accidents, fires, or calamities.

• Assist in evacuation and relief operations.

• Provide basic first aid and help maintain order at evacuation centers.
  
  

📌 Barangay Tanods are usually volunteers appointed by the Barangay Captain. Though they are not official police officers, they are considered frontline partners in local law enforcement and public safety.

1. Rolito Dela Cruz

2. Rowel Bactin

3. Rene Agustin

4. Darwin Agustin

5. Silverio Macatumbas

6. Joey Ulep

7. Artemio Ulep

8. William Dela Cruz

9. Julius Caesar Deuz

10. Hajjie Estrelles

11. Jerry Garcia

12. Ruben Sablot

13. Leonardo Dionicio