Republic of the Philippines

BARANGAY GUITNANG BAYAN II

San Mateo, Rizal

Office of the Barangay Chairman

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2018-005

July 20, 2018

AN ORDER ESTABLISHING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN (VAWC) DESK

OF BARANGAY GUITNANG BAYAN II, SAN MATEO, RIZAL

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9262 underscores the commitment of the State in safeguarding the dignity of
women and children while guaranteeing full respect of their human rights and to protect them from
violence and threats to the personal safety and security;

WHEREAS; Republic Act 9710, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Women, is a comprehensive
women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate the 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 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Magna Carta of Women
provides for the establishment of VAWC desk in every Barangay to ensure that violence against women
cases are fully addressed in a gender-responsive manner;

WHEREAS; there is a need to setup VAWC Desk within the Barangay Hall of Guitnang Bayan II to
ensure confidentiality, privacy, and safety of victim(s)-survivor(s).

WHEREAS; The VAWC Desk 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 on all cases of VAWC to the DILG Municipal Field Office and the Municipal Social
Welfare Development Office (MSWDO);
3. Keep VAWC 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.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GARRY A. LINCO, Barangay Chairman of Guitnang Bayan II, by virtue of
the powers vested in me by the law, do hereby order the establishment of Violence Against Women and
Children (VAWC) Desk in Barangay Guitnang Bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal.

This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

HON. GARRY A. LINCO

Barangay Chairman

E. Florencio St. Cor. Riza Subdivision, Guitnang Bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal Tel. No. 997-49-10