How many days does a barangay protection order last?
Last updated: 2026-08-11 · Educational content; not legal advice.
Short answer
15 days. RA 9262 §14 lets the Punong Barangay issue a Barangay Protection Order (BPO) on the date you file, after an ex parte determination — meaning the abuser is not heard first — and it runs for exactly 15 days from issuance. It does not renew itself; you need a TPO (30 days) or PPO (until revoked by a court) from the court to keep protection going past day 15.
Need a letter for this?
Primary sources
Frequently asked
Does the 15 days start from when I file, or from when it's served?
From issuance, which under §14 happens on the date you file — the BPO is also personally served by the Punong Barangay or a Barangay Kagawad immediately after it's issued, so filing, issuance, and service happen the same day.
Is 15 days enough, or should I do something before it runs out?
Treat 15 days as a deadline, not a cushion. RA 9262 §15 lets you apply to the court for a TPO, which is also issued the same day you file, ex parte, but lasts 30 days — filing for it before the BPO expires is what keeps protection continuous.
Can the barangay extend the BPO instead of me going to court?
The register did not find an extension mechanism at the barangay level — §14 states a fixed 15-day duration, and the routes that go beyond it (a 30-day TPO, or a PPO lasting until revoked) are both issued by the court, not the barangay.
Take action
Got a similar problem?
File a complaint and we'll pre-fill BSP, SEC, DTI, and small-claims letters for you.
What a Barangay, Temporary, and Permanent Protection Order actually are under RA 9262 — who issues each one, how fast, whether the abuser is heard first, and exactly how long each one lasts.