Executive Order VAWC

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Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cagayan
Municipality of Gattaran
Barangay Piña Weste

OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

Executive Order No. 04


Series 2021

“AN EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND


CHILDREN (VAWC) DESK AND DESIGNATING VAWC DESK OFFICER THEREAT”

Whereas, the state condemns discrimination against women in all forms and pursues by all
appropriate means and without delay the policy of eliminating discrimination against women in
keeping with the convention on the elimination of all forms Discrimination against Women
(DECAW) and other international instruments consistent with the Philippine Law. The state shall
accord women the rights, protection, and opportunities available to every member of the society;

Whereas, the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710) enacted in August 14, 2009 is a comprehensive
Women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing,
protecting, fulfilling, and promoting the rights of the Filipino women especially those in the
marginalized sectors;

Whereas, Chapter IV Section 9, Protection from the violence of the same Act provides for the
establishment of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Desk in every barangay to ensure
that Violence against Women cases are fully addressed in a gender-responsive manner;

Whereas, Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-02 of DILG-DSWD-DepEd, DOH and Philippine
Commission on Women provides the guidelines and procedures pursuant to provision of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9710 that there is a need to establish a Violence Against
Women and Children (VAWC) Desk in every barangay and designating officer thereat;

NOW THEREFORE, I, HECTOR B. MABBA, Punong Barangay of Piña Weste, Gattaran,


Cagayan, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

Section 1. Establishment of Violence against Women and Children (VAWC) Desk and
designating Kagawad Josephine G. Palino as VAWC Desk Officer thereat.

Section 2. Functions of the Barangay VAWC Desk:

1. Respond to gender-based violence cases brought to the barangay;


2. Record the number of gender-based violence handled by the barangay and submit a quarterly
report on all cases of VAWC to the DILG Municipal Field Office and the Municipal Social
Welfare Development Office (MSWDO);
3. Keep VAW case records confidential and secured, and ensure that only authorized personnel
can access it.
4. Assist victims of VAWC in securing Barangay Protection Order (BPO) and access necessary
services;
5. Develop the barangay’s gender-responsive plan in addressing gender-based violence,
including support services, capacity building and referral system;
6. Coordinate with and refer cases to government agencies, non-government organizations
(NGOs), institutions, and other service providers as necessary;
7. Address other forms of abuse committed against children and women (especially senior
citizens, women with disabilities, and other marginalized groups);
8. Lead advocacies on the elimination of VAWC in the community; and
9. Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 3. Effectivity. This order shall take effect immediately and any other prior issuances
is hereby repealed, modified, and amended accordingly.

Done this 21st day of August, 2021 at Barangay Piña Weste, Gattaran, Cagayan.

HECTOR B. MABBA
Punong Barangay

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