Republic of the Philippines

Province of Zamboanga del Sur

Municipality of Pitogo
BARANGAY BALABAWAN
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OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 1
Series of 2023

ESTALISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDRENS DESK

(VAW-C DESK) OF BARANGAY BALABAWAN, PITOG0, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR.

WHEREAS, Republlc Act (R.A.)9740, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of

Women, is a comprehensive women's human rights law that seeks to eliminate
discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the
rights of Filipino women, especially those in the marginalized sectors. Section 12 D,
Rule IV of the Rules and Regulations Implementing the Magna Carta of Women
provides for the establishment of a VAW desk in every Barangay to ensure that violence
against women cases are fully addressed in a gender-responsive manner.

WHEREAS, to provide the guidelines and procedures for the above provision
the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-2 jointly Issued by the Department of Interior
and Local Government (DILG), and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW),
pursuant to Section 12 D.2 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9710.

WHEREAS, the Barangay Balabawan Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur is committed

to support the government agencies in the Implementation, monitoring and assessment
of programs, projects and activities(PPAS) on women and children being undertaken by
the LGUS;

NOW THEREFORE, I ALBINA B. COLIPANO, by the power and authority

vested in me by law, do hereby order the following:

SECTION 1. Establishment of Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC)

Desk in Barangay Balabawan.

1.1 Setting up the VAW Desk-the Punong Barangay HON. ALBINA B.

COLIPANO provided the necessary furniture and fixtures such as, but not limited to
table separate filing cabinet and log book for record-keeping of cases. Likewise, the
Punong Barangay ensure the confidentially of the case and privacy and safety of the
victim-survivor.

1.2 Designation of VAW Desk Person-the Punong Barangay HON. ALBINA B.

COLIPANO designated, JOSEPHINE S. DAYAMA as a VAW Desk Person.

SECTION 2. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS of the Barangay VAW Desk – The VAW
Desk shall perform the following tasks:

2.1 Respond to gender-based violence cases brought to the Barangay;

2.2 Record the number of gender-based violence handled by the barangay and
 submit a quarterly report on all cases of VAW to the DILG City/Municipality
Field Office and the City Social Welfare Development office (C/MSWDO);

2.3 Keep VAW case records confidential and secured, and ensure that only
authorized personnel can access it;

2.4 Develop the barangays gender-responsive plan in addressing gender

based violence including support services, capacity building and referral
system;

2.5 Coordination with the refer cases to government agencies, non-government

organizations (NGOS) institution, and other services providers as
necessary:

2.6 Address other farms of abuse committed against women especially senior
citizens, women with disabilities, and other marginalized groups;

2.7 Lead advocacies on the elimination of VAW in the community; and

2.8 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

SECTION 3. PROTOCOL IN HANDLING VAW CASES AT THE BARARGAY LEVEL -

the Anti-Violence Against Women and their children VAWC Act (RA 9262) concerned or
on duty to take immediate action upon being informed of a violent date of filing after Ex
Parte determination of the basis of the application. Please mandates the Punong
Barangay or in his/her absence the barangay Kagawad incident and is mandated to
issue a Barangay Protection Order (BPO) on the note that all forms of amicable
settlement under the Katarungang Pambarangay such as mediation, settlement,
conciliation, arbitration shall not apply to cases of VAWC.

The following protocols shall be observed by the Barangay VAWC Desk person when
responding to VAW situation:

3.1.1 A VAWC(RA 9262) victim-survivor is accompanied by someone to the

barangay or a victim herself goes to the barangay,

3.1.1 Make a woman (and children, if applicable) comfortable in a safe and

private room giving her water and the other immediate needs, if any;

3.1.2 Assess the situation and get initial Information to determine the risk referral
to the nearest Medical facility:

3.1.3 After the victim-survivor has stabilized, assist the punong barangay/
kagawad in the conduct of an investigation a gender sensitive
and non-judgemental manner in a language understood by her.

3.1.4 Inform of her rights and the remedies available and the processes involved
Particular in relation to the BP0. Assist her to file application, if she decides
to have a BPO.

3.1.5 Record the incident using the national VAW Document System Barangay
form (ANNEX 1):
 3.1.6 If a victim-survivor desires to be in a safe shelter, seek the assistance of
the Barangay officials, barangay tanod, or the police in getting her
belongings and refer to a shelter/women’s center or to C/MSWDO:

3.1.7 Assist the victim-survivor to file for a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) or
Permanent Protection Order (PPO) with the nearest Family Court within 24
hours after issuance of the BPO, if the victim-survivor so desire or she
applies directly for a TPO/PPO instead of a BPO;

3.1.8 Report the incident within four hours to the PNP and the C/MSWD0;

3.2 A Victim-survivor of VAWC s reported by a community member.

3.2.1 Verify the information and if needed, seek assistance from the PNP;

3.2.2 Assess the situation and the facilitate the rescue of the victim-survivor
when Necessary to ensure her safety, and when applicable the safety of
her children;

3.2.3 Inform the victim-survivor about her rights and remedies available
particularly the BPO and its process. Assist her to apply for a BPO, If
desire;

3.2.4 Refer the victim-survivor for medical care and temporary shelter and other
needs when needed based on the assessment done;

3.2.5 Record the incident using the NATIONAL VAW Document System
barangay for (ANNEX1):

3.2.6 If not done earlier, report the incident within four hours to the PNP and the
c/MSWD0.

3.2.7 For rape, trafficking in person and other cases which do not fall under the
Jurisdiction of the barangay, assist the victims-survivor to file a complaint at
the PNP Women and Children Reporting within six months from the
issuance of this JMC, all Regional Directors and Field Officers shall submit
a report on the establishment of Barangay VAW Desk in their respective
areas.

Done this 16th day of January, 2023 at Barangay Balabawan, Pitogo, Zamboanga del
Sur, Philippines.

HON. ALBINA B. COLIPANO

Punong Barangay