Republic of the Philippines

Province of Leyte
Municipality of Palompon
Brgy. San Isidro
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Office of the Punong Barangay

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 07
SERIES OF 2018

“ESTABLISHMENT OF A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR

CHILDREN (VAWC) DESK AND DESIGNATING VAW DESK OFFICER IN THE
BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO, PALOMPON, LEYTE”

WHEREAS, the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710) enacted on August, 2009 is
comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against
women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the rights of Filipino Women,
especially those in the marginalized sectors;

WHEREAS, Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004

(RA9262) enacted on March 8, 2004, values the dignity of women and children and
guarantees full respect of human rights and provides measure to protect women and their
children who may be abused by their partners or former partners through different forms of
abuse that may be committed against women and their children.

NOW THEREFORE, I, IAN JAY L. AREVALO, Punong Barangay of Barangay

San Isidro, Palompon, Leyte by virtue of the power vested in me, do hereby order and direct
the following:

SECTION 1. Establishment of Violence Against Women and their Children

(VAWC) Desk in Barangay San Isidro and designating TERESITA A. RABAYA as the
VAWC Desk Officers thereat.

SECTION 2. Functions of the Barangay VAWC Desk:

 Respond to gender-based violence cases brought before the barangay.

 Record the number of gender-based violence handled by the barangay and
submit quarterly report on all cases of VAW to the DILG City/Municipal Field
Office and the City/Municipal Social Welfare Development Office;
 Keep VAW case records confidential and secured, and ensure that only
authorized personnel can access it;
 Assist victims of VAW in securing Barangay Protection Order (BPO) and
access necessary services;
 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Leyte
Municipality of Palompon
Brgy. San Isidro
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Office of the Punong Barangay

 Develop the barangay’s gender responsive plan in addressing gender-based

violence, including support services, capacity building and referral system;
 Coordinate with and refer cases to government agencies, nongovernment
organization (NGOs), institutions, and other service providers as necessary;
 Address other forms of abuse committed against women, especially senior
citizens, women with disabilities, and other marginalized groups;
 Lead advocacies on the elimination of VAW in the community; and
 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE, in the Barangay San Isidro, Palompon, Leyte this 19th day of October in the
year of our LORD, Two Thousand Eighteen.

IAN JAY L. AREVALO

Punong Barangay