Republic of the Philippines

Province of Albay
Office of the Sangguniang Barangay
Barangay No. 31 Centro-Baybay
City of Legazpi

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 26 SERIES 2024

AN ORDER PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE SPACES ACT IN
BARANGAY NO. 31 CENTRO-BAYBAY, CITY OF LEGAZPI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State to value the dignity of every human person and guarantee full
respect for human rights. It is likewise the policy of the State to recognize the role of women in nation-
building and ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. The State also
recognizes that both men and women must have equality, security and safety not only in private, but also
on the streets, public spaces, online, workplaces and educational and training institutions.
WHEREAS, since 1995, sexual harassment in the Philippines has been specifically prohibited under
RA 7877, otherwise known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”. However, the definition of sexual
harassment under this law was limited and covered only the acts committed in work, education, and
training-related environments. Further, it does not penalize the acts of sexual harassment committed in
many other spaces such as the streets, in restaurants and malls, public utility vehicles (PUV) and other
public spaces.
WHEREAS, the State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for
human rights. It is likewise the policy of the state to recognize the role of women in nation-building and
ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. The State also recognized that both
men and women must have equality, security and safety not only in private spaces but also in public
spaces.
WHEREAS, Sexual harassment as a form of gender-based violence seriously inhibits women’s ability
to enjoy rights and freedom on a basis of equality with men. Sexual harassment in streets and public
spaces will not be tolerated by the State as it violates the dignity of human rights of a person.
WHEREAS, the passage of RA 11313, otherwise known as the Safe Spaces Act (SSA) expands the law
on sexual harassment in the country to cover all of its forms including verbal and physical. Further, it seeks
to secure all persons regardless of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity expression, from all kinds of
gender-based violence and discrimination such as sexual harassment, not only in private spaces but also in
public spaces.
WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and Philippine Commission on
Women Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-01 dated December 7, 2020 provide the guideline son the
localization of the Safe Spaces Act and its IRR particularly the provisions of the CGSH in streets and public
spaces.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HON. TERESITA L. EMPIG, Punong Barangay of Barangay No. 31 Centro-
Baybay, Legazpi City, Albay, do hereby order that:
Section 1. Establishment of the Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force (BASH-TF). The
BASH-TF of Barangay No. 31 Centro-Baybay, Legazpi City is hereby organized and shall be composed of the
following:
Chairperson : TERESITA L. EMPIG
 Punong Barangay

Co-Chairperson : MARYANNE R. ARMERO

SB Member, Chairperson on Committee on Family
Women, Elderly and Social Services

Member : RODEL B. MADRIDEO

SB Member, Chairperson on Committee on Peace and
Order

IVY MAE T. ARANEL

Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

BREMER D. ROMERO
Barangay Secretary

MARINO Y. LOPEZ
Lupon Member

ELENO J. MADRE, JR.

Chief Tanod

Section 2. Functions of the BASH-TF. The BASH-TF shall have the following functions:
2.1 Craft an ordinance in line with provision stated in RA 11313, to prevent the occurrence of and
efficiently respond to Gender-Based Sexual Harassment (GBSH) in streets and public spaces;

2.2 Designated public spaces regardless of ownership and nature as safe spaces against GBSH;

2.3 Ensure the participation of Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers (ASHES), Anti-Sexual Harassment
Desk Officer and members of the Katarungang Pambarangay in gender-sensitivity training
orientation on Safe Spaces Act and protocols in responding to GBHS in streets and public spaces;

2.4 Develop and distribute Information and Education Campaign materials developed by the
municipality and other entities that raise awareness for the concerns GBSH in streets and public
spaces;

2.5 Create a mechanism for handling and documentation of complaints including those cases
covered by the Katarungang Pambarangay system;

2.6 Establish an Anti-Sexual Harassment (ASH) Referral Network to strengthen the coordination
among public and private service providers in addressing the needs of victim-survivors of GBSH in
streets and public space; and

2.7 Ensure the setting-up and maintenance of functional CCTV cameras in major roads, alleys and
sidewalks in their respective areas to ais in the filing of cases and gathering of evidence as well as in
the prevention of GBSH in streets and public spaces.

Section 3. Establishment of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers (BASHEs). The ASHES of

Barangay No. 31 Centro-Baybay, Legazpi City is hereby organized and shall be composed of the following:
Team Leader: ELENO J. MADRE, JR.
Chief Tanod

Members: Barangay Tanods

 Section 4. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers (BASHEs). The ASHEs shall
have the following functions:

4.1 Receive Complaints on GBHS in the streets and public spaces;

4.2 Immediately apprehend the perpetrator if caught in the act of committing the crime;

4.3 Immediately bring the perpetrators to the nearest police station for appropriate action; and

4.4 Together with the Women and Children’s Desk of the PNP stations, keep a ledger of
perpetrators for the purpose of determining if the perpetrators is a first-time, second-time or third-
time offender.

Section 5. Establishment of Anti-Sexual Harassment (ASH) Desk. The VAW Desk of the Barangay
which is located at 2nd Floor of the Barangay Hall shall also serve as the ASH Desk. It shall ensure that the
privacy of the victim-survivor is protected at all times. It shall also have the necessary furniture and fixtures
such as but not limited to table, chairs and separate filing cabinet where logbook and tools/equipment for
documentation are stored.
Section 6. Designation of the ASH Desk Officer (ASH-DO). The VAW Desk Focal Person MARYANNE
R. ARMERO shall serve as the ASH Desk Officer, the ASH-DO shall be trained on the forms of sexual
harassment, as well as the functions and protocols in responding to GBHS in streets and public spaces.

Section 7. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Officers (BASH-DO). The ASH-DO
shall have the following functions:

7.1 Receive, document and respond to complaint and reports of GBSH in streets and public spaces;

7.2 Facilitate the referral of cases and persons to the appropriate public and private service
providers for further assistance such as legal, medical, psychosocial, safety, security and other
services;

7.3 Record the number of cases of GBHS in streets and public spaces received and referred to other
agencies and submit a quarterly report to the DILG Municipal Field Office and the Municipal Social
Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO);

7.4 Keep case records confidential and secure and ensure that only authorized personnel have
access to these records;

7.5 Assist in the formulation/ updating of policies, development of plans, programs, projects and
activities and educational and awareness campaigns to address GBHS in streets and public spaces;

7.6 Coordinate with pertinent agencies in monitoring the status of GHS-related complaints and
reports; and

7.7 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 8. Establishment of BASH Hotline. The barangay shall institutionalize the ASH hotline, with
cellphone number 09306283465. IEC materials containing the hotline shall be reproduced, distributed and
displayed in major convergence areas within the Barangay and shall be posted in the Barangay’s Official
Social Media pages. The Duty-Officer of the Day shall also serve as the operator for the ASH Hotline.
 Section 9. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Hotline Operator. The ASH Hotline
Operator shall have the following functions:

9.1 Receive complaints/reports involving gender-based sexual harassment;

9.2 Assess the nature of the assistance needed and facilitate the referral to ASH Desk or to the
appropriate service providers for legal, medical, psycho-social, safety, security, and other assistance
or services;
9.3 Record, maintain and update a database of complaints/reports received through the ASH
Hotline; and

9.4 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 10. Establishment of a Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Referral Network (ASH-RN). The
ASH-RN of Barangay No. 31 Centro-Baybay, Legazpi City is hereby organized and shall be composed of the
following:
MARYANNE R. ARMERO - VAW/ASH Desk Officer
DR. FULBERT ALEC GILLEGO - City Health Officer
MARIA MARLENE G. MANAYA - CSWDO
____________________________ - LCPS PNP WCPD
MARY MAY DE LEOZ - City Prosecutor
VIRGIE L. ALMODAL - DepEd School Principal
JANICE B. LACHAMA - Civil Society Organizations
Section 11. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Referral Network (ASH-RN). The
ASH -RN shall have the following functions:

11.1 strengthen the coordination among public and private service providers in addressing the needs
of victim-survivors of gender-based sexual harassment; and

11.2 provide legal, medical, psychosocial, safety, security, and other relevant services.

Section 12. EFFECTIVITY. This Order Shall take effect immediately.

Done this 11th day of February, 2024 at Barangay No. 31 Centro-Baybay, Legazpi City, Albay.

TERESITA L. EMPIG
Punong Barangay