Republic of the Philippines

Province of Camarines Norte

Municipality of Capalonga
BARANGAY CALABACA

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 004

Series of 2023

AN ORDER ESTABLISHING BARANGAY VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DESK AND DESIGNATING THE
BARANGAY VAW DESK OFFICER

WHEREAS, the state condemns discrimination against women in all its form and pursues by all
appropriate means and without delay the policy of eliminating discrimination against women to
keeping with the convention of the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
(CEDAW) and the other international instrument consistent with Philippine law;

WHEREAS, Republic act (RA) 9710, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE Magna Carta of women, is a
comprehensive women human right law the seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by
recognizing, protecting, fulfil ting and promoting the rights of Filipino women, especially those in
the marginalizes sectors, Section 12 ID, Rule IV of the rules and regulations implementing 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, Municipal Ordinance No. 03 – 2014 provides for the establishment a barangay violence
against women (BVAW) in every Barangay of Capalonga where Victim – survivor of abuses can
immediately seek assistance;

NOWTHEREFORE, I DIOSCORO P. GLIM JR . Punong Barangay of Barangay Calabaca, Capalonga,

Camarines Norte, by virtue of powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the establishment of
Barangay Violence Against Women Desk and Designating JANESSA T. ALER, as VAW Desk Officer
with the following function:

Section 1. Function of the Barangay VAW Desk – shall perform the following tasks:

1.1 Respond to Gender – based violence cases brought to the barangay;

1.2 Record the number of gender-based violence handled by the barangay and submit a quarterly
report on all cases of VAW to the DILG Municipal Field Office Capalonga, Municipal Police
station and the Municipal Social Welfare Development Office (MSWDO);
1.3 Keep VAW case records confidential and secured, and ensured that only authorized personnel
can access it;
1.4 Assist victim of VAW in securing Barangay Protection Order (BPO) and access necessary
services;
1.5 Develop the barangay’s gender responsive plan in addressing gender violence including
support services capacity building and referral system;
1.6 Coordinate with and refer cases to government agencies, Non-government organization
(NGOs), institution, and other service providers as necessary;
1.7 Address forms of abuse committed against women, especially senior citizens, women with
disabilities, and other marginalized groups;
1.8 Lead advocacies on the the elimination of VAW in the community: and
1.9 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.
Section 2. Protocol in handling VAW Cases at the Barangay level – the anti-violence Against
Women and children (VAWC) Act (RA 9262) MANDATES THE PUNONG Barangay on in his/her
absence the barangay kagawad concerned or on duty to take immediate action upon being
informed of violent incident and is mandated to issue a barangay Protection Order (BPO) on the
date of filing after ex predetermination of the application. Please note that all forms of amicable
settlement under the katarungang pambarangay such as meditation, settlement, concillation,
arbitration shall not apply to cases of VAWC.
The following protocols shall be observed by the Barangay VAW Desk person when responding to
VAW situation:
2.1. A VAWC (RA9262) victim survivor is accompanied by someone to the barangay or the
victim herself goes to the barangay.
2.2.1. Make the women (and children, if applicable) comfortable in a safe and private room
giving her water and other immediate needs, if any;
2.1.2. Asses the situation and get initial information to determine the risks on hand and if
immediate medical attention is needed. If so, facilitate referral to the nearest medical facility;
2.1.3. After the victim – survivor has stablished, assist the punong barangay/kagawad in the
conduct of an investigation in a gender sensitive and non-judgemental manner in a language
understood by her;
2.1.4. Inform her of her rights and the remedies available and the processes involved
particularly in relation to the BPO. Assist her to file application, if she decides to has a BPO;
2.1.5. Record the incident using the national VAW Documentation system barangay form
(annex 1);
2.1.6. 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/womens
center or to go the C/MSWDO;
2.1.7. Assist the victim survivor to file for a temporary protection order (TPO) or permanent
protection order (PPO) with nearest family court within 24 hours after issuance of the BPO, if the
victim – survivor so desires or she applies directly for a TPO/PPO instead of a BPO;
2.1.8. Report the incedent within four hours to the PNP and the C/MSWDO.
2.2. A victim-survivor of VAWC is reported by a community member.
2.2.1 Verify the information and if needed, seek assistance from the PNP;
2.2.2. Assess the situation and facilitate the rescue of the victim-survivor when necessary to
ensure her safety, and when applicable the safety, and when applicable the safety of her children;
2.2.3 Inform the victim-survivor about rights and remedies available particularly the BPO and
its processes. Assist her to apply for a BPO, if she so desires;
2.2.4 Refer victim survivor for medical care and temporary shelter and other needs when
needed based on the assessment done;
2.2.5 Record the incident using the national VAW Documentation system barangay form
(annex 1)
2.3. For Rape, trafficking in persons and other cases which do not fall under the jurisdiction of the
barangay, assist victim survivor to file a complaint at the PNP women and children protection
center or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
Section 3. Monitoring and reporting – within six months form the issuance of this UMC, all DILG
Regional Directors and field officers shall submit a report on the establishment of barangay VAW
Desk in their respective areas.
Section 4. Funding – the cost of establishment and operation of the VAW Desk shall be charge
under the BLGU’s gender and development (GAD) budget, which shall be at least (5%) of their
budgetary allocation. As such, it shall be included in the annual GAD Plans and programs of the
BLGU’s in accordance with sec. 37. A of the MCW.IRR (Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and
evacuation for GAD).
Section 5. Effectivity, This Executive order shall take effect immediately upon the approval of the
undersigned and shall remain enforced unless modified, amended or superseded by another
issuance and order of the undersigned.
DONE this 1st day of December, 2023 at the office of the Punong Barangay, Barangay
Calabaca, Capalonga, Camarines Norte.

HON. DIOSCORO P. GLIM JR.

Punong Barangay