Republic of the Philippines

Province of Sultan Kudarat

Municipality of Bagumbayan
Barangay Chua
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OFFICE OF THE BARANGAY COUNCIL

BARANGAY ORDINANCE NO. 01

Series of 2021

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9710, otherwise known as the magna carta of Women is a
comprehensive women’s human rights Law that seek 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 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 – 2 is jointly issued by the Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the
Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Commission on
Women (PCW), pursuant to section 12 D.2 Rules and Regulations of RA 9710;

WHEREAS,2014 Seal of Good Local Governance of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) aims for a condition where the Local Government Units are sensitive to the needs of
vulnerable and marginalized sectors of the Society;

WHEREAS, the Seal of Good Governance core indicator # 3 on Social Protection requires access
to Justice i.e the Local Government Unit must have mechanism in handling cases on violence against
Women and Children;

WHEREAS, with this premises, an ordinance establishing Barangay VAWC Desks and Recording
and Reporting System is hereby proposed;

RESOLVE as it is HEREBY RESOLVES, to enact the following Ordinance, to wit:

BARANGAY ORDINANCE NO. 01

Series of 2021

AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 14 SERIES OF 2018 APPOINGTING/ASSIGNING

MRS. ALICIA T. ARBOLEDA AS BARANGAY VAWC DESK OFFICER OF BARANGAY CHUA, MUNICIPALITY
OF BAGUMBAYAN, SULTAN KUDARAT

Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Barangay in Session assembled that:

 SECTION 1 – OBJECTIVES – this Ordinance seeks for the affirmation of Executive Order No. 14
Series of 2018 appointing/assigning Mrs. Alicia T. Arboleda as Barangay VAWC Desk Officer of Barangay
Chua, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat.

SECTION 2 – DEFINITION OF TERMS –

a. Violence Against Women (VAW) – refers to any act of gender-based violence that results in,
or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or [psychological harm of suffering to women, including threats of
such acts, coercion, or arbitrary, psychological violence occurring within the general community,
including rape, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and intimidation at work, in educational institutions
and elsewhere, Trafficking in Women, and Prostitution, and Physical , Sexual, and Psychological Violence
perpetrated or condoned by the State, wherever it occurs. It also includes acts of Violence Against
Women, this term is used interchangeably with Gender-Based Violence.
b. VAW Desk – refers to a facility that would address VAW cases in a gender-responsive manner,
managed by a person designated by the Punong Barangay. It is situated within the premises of the
Barangay Hall in the absence of the Barangay Hall, the VAW Desk shall be established within the
premises where the Punong Barangay holds office;
c. VAW Desk Person/in-Charge – refers to a person trained in Gender-Sensitive Handling of
cases, preferably a woman barangay Kagawad or woman barangay tanod;
SECTION 3 – Establishment of VAW Desk in every Barangay – The Punong Barangay shall
designate an area within the Barangay Hall for the VAW Desk and shall provide the necessary furniture
and fixtures such as, but not limited to table, chairs, separate filing cabinet and log book for record-
keeping of cases and shall ensure the confidentiality of the case and privacy and safety of the victim-
survivor.
SECTION 4 – Designation of VAW Desk Person/in-Charge – The Punong Barangay shall designate
a VAW Desk Person/In-Charge who is trained in Gender Sensitive Handling of case, preferably a women
barangay Kagawad or woman barangay tanod. In cases where there aree no trained personnel, ensure
that the person assigned shall undergo basic Gender Sensitivity Training and Orientation on anti- VAW
Laws.
SECTION 5 - Functions of the VAW Desk Person/In-Charge - the VAW Desk Person/In-Charge
shall perform the following tasks:
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 an all cases of VAW to the Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO)
and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer-Gender and Development (MSWDO-GAD)
Focal Person;

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

4. Develop the barangay’s Gender-Responsive Plan in addressing Gender-based Violence,

including Support Services, Capacity Building and Referral System;
5. Coordinate with and refer cases to Government Agencies, Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs), Institutions, and other services, and

6. perform other related functions as may be assigned.

SECTION 6 – Protocol in handling VAW cases at the Barangay Level - The following
procedures shall be observed by the barangay VAW Desk Person/in-Charge when
responding to VAW situations:
1. Make the woman (and children, if applicable) comfortable in a safe and private room
giving her water and other immediate needs, if any;
2. Assess the situation and get initial information to determine the risk on hand and if
immediate medical attention is needed. If So, facilitate referral to the nearest medical
facility;
3. After the victim-survivor has stabilizes, assist the Punong Barangay/Kagawad in the
conduct of investigation in a Gender-Sensitive and non-judgmental manner in a
language understood by her;
4. Inform her of her rights and the services available and the processes involved
particularly in relation to the Barangay Protection Order (BPO). Assist her to the
application, if she decides to have BPO;
5. Record the incident using the National VAW Documentation System, Barangay Form (RA
9262 Annexes);
6. If victim-survivor desires to be in a safe shelter, seek the assistance of the other
Barangay Officials, Barangay Tanod or the Police in getting her belongings and refer to a
Shelter/Women’s Center to the MSWDO;
7. Assist the victim-survivor to file a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) or Permanent
Protection Order (PPO) with the nearest Regional Trial Court (RTC) or Family Court
within 24 hours after issuance of the BPO, if the victim-survivor so desires or she applies
directly for the TPO/PPO instead of BPO;
8. Assess the situation and facilitate the rescue of the victim-survivor when necessary to
ensure her safety, and when applicable the safety of her children;
9. Refer victim-survivor foe medical care and temporary shelter and other services needed
based on the assessment done;
10. Report the incident within eight (8) hours to the Women and Children protection Desk-
Philippine National Police (WCPD-PNP) and to the Office Municipal Social Welfare and
Development Office ( MSWDO);
11. Rape cases, trafficking in persons and other cases which do not fall under the
jurisdiction of the Barangay, the VAW Desk Person/IN-Charge shall assist the victim-
survivor to file a complaint at the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD-PNP) or
to the nearest National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

SECTION 8 – Funding - The cost of the establishment and operations of the Barangay
VAW Desk shall be charged under the respective Barangay Gender and Development
(GAD) Budget. The capability building of the VAW Desk Person/in-Charge shall be
charged to the LGU GAD Budget.
 SECTION 9 – Separability Clause - should any provision of this Ordinance be declared
unconstitutional or illegal by any Court of Jurisdiction, those parts which are not
declared shall remain in effect.

SECTION 10 – Repealing Clause – All Ordinance, Orders, Rules and Regulations or parts
thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

SECTION 11 – Effectivity Clause - This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
approval.

Enacted on 16th day of November 2021

I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing Barangay Ordinance.

ROLLY U. SINOY
Barangay Secretary

Attested and Approved by:

ARTTURO E. BOGADOR, SR.

Punong Barangay

Concurred by:

VILLAMOR H. DIAZ ROMEO D. COLANO, SR. BADRUDIN S. BALAMAL

Kagawad Kagawad Kagawad

RICHARD G. TEJANO, SR. GERALD V. ACAL TULON B. SAILOLA

Kagawad Kagawad Kagawad

JOMAR D. ESCOBIDO MICHAEL G. KASA FRANKLIN Q. GAMULO

Kagawad IPMR SK Chairman