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Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF QUIRINO
Municipality of Diffun
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Barangay Balagbag
Office of the Punong Barangay

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 0011-2018

AN ORDER ESTABLISHING A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN


(VAWC) DESK OF BARANGAY BALAGBAG, DIFFUN, QUIRINO

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9262 underscores the commitment of the state on safeguarding the
dignity of women and their children while guarantying full respect of the human rights and to protect
them from violence and threats to their personal safety and securing;

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9710, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of women, is a
comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by
regognizing, 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 cases are fully addressed in a gender responsive women;

WHEREAS, there is a need to set up VAWC Desk within the area of Barangay Hall of Barangay
Balagbag, Diffun, Quirino to ensure confidentiality, privacy and safety of victims or survivors with a
designated VAWC Desk Officer trained in gender-sensitive handling of cases;

NOW, THEREFORE, I RODERICK M. CAMPANILLA, Punong Barangay of Barangay


Balagbag, Diffun, Quirino by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. The VAWC Desk shall perform the following duties and functions.

1. Respond to gender-based violence cases brought to the Barangay


2. Record and Report the number of gender based violence handled by the Barangay
and submit a quarterly report on all VAWC cases to the Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG) and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development
Office (MSWDO)
3. Keep VAWC Case records confidential and secured, and ensure that the 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, capability building and referral system
6. Coordinate with and refer cases to government agencies, Non-Government
Organization (NGO) institutions
7. Address other forms of abuse committed against women and children, especially
Senior Citizens, Women and children 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 4. EFFECTIVITY. This order shall take effect immediately upon approval.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO set my hand and caused the seal of
Barangay.

DONE in Barangay Balagbag, Diffun, Quirino this 10th day of July 2018

RODERICK M. CAMPANILLA
Punong Barangay

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