Republic of the Philippines

Municipality of Guagua, PAMPANGA

BARANGAY SAN NICOLAS 2ND BETIS

ESTABLISHMENT OF A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAW) DESK AND

DESIGNATION OF VAWC OFFICER

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2018-08

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9208 declares that the State shall give priority to the
enactment of measures and development programs that will promote human dignity, protect the
people from violence and exploitation, eliminate trafficking in persons, and mitigate pressures
for involuntary migration and servitude of persons n to ensure their recovery, rehabilitation and
reintegration;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9262 on the other hand, 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 their personal safety and
security;

WHEREAS, these two laws and the issuance of DILG-DSWD-DOJ Joint Memorandum
Circular No. 2010-02 dated December 9, 2010, provide guidelines and procedure for the above
provision;

NOW THEREFORE I, HON. GERARDO C. GARCIA, Punong Barangay, by virtue of

the powers vested by law do hereby order.

Section 1. Establishment of Violence against Women (VAW) Desk. Pursuant to

DILG-DSWD-DOJ Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-02 dated December 9, 2010, there is
hereby establishing Violence against Women (VAW) Desk and hereby designating KAG.
JOSEFINA D. GOZUM as Violence against Women (VAW) person.

Section 2. Function of the Barangay Violence against Women (VAW) Desk, the
Barangay Violence against Women (VAW) Desk shall have the following functions:

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 VAW to the DILG City/Municipal Field Office and the
City/Municipal Social Welfare Development Office (C/MSWDO);
3. Keep VAW case records confidential and secured, and ensure that only authorized
personnel can access it;
4. Assist victims of VAW 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 organizations
(NGOs), institutions, and other service providers as necessary;
7. Address other forms of abuse committed against women, especially senior citizens,
women with disabilities, and other marginalized groups;
8. Lead advocacies on the elimination of VAW in the community, and
9. Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 3. Effectivity. This order shall take effect immediately.

DONE, in Barangay San Nicolas 2nd Betis, Guagua, Pampanga this

01of July, 2018.

Hon. Gerardo C. Garcia

Punong Barangay