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Brgy - VAW Handbook - English Final Cover and Texts
Brgy - VAW Handbook - English Final Cover and Texts
VAW Desk
Handbook
(English)
Barangay
VAW Desk
Handbook
(English)
2015
copyright © 2012 Philippine Commission on Women
1145 J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel,
Manila, 1105, Philippines
Tel. no. (632) - 735-4955
www.pcw.gov.ph
ISBN 978-971-8701-12-6
Printed
September 2015
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Message
VAW remains as a pervasive social issue which we, as
government officials should address at various levels. The
passage of the Magna Carta of Women in 2009 further
strengthened the government’s mandate for a more
systematic and accessible service delivery for victim-
survivors of VAW.
Consistent with the provisions of this law, the PCW, DILG, DSWD, DepEd and
DOH issued Joint Memorandum Circular 2010-1, which provided the guidelines for
the establishment of a VAW Desk in Every Barangay. Anticipating the need to
equip the newly created VAW Desks in responding to cases brought to their
attention, we initiated the preparation of this Handbook, which will guide barangay
officials in the operation of VAW Desks. We hope our partners at the local level will
find this as a useful reference and empower them to become dedicated public
servants who are committed to contribute to a VAW-free society.
REMEDIOS I. RIKKEN
Chairperson
Philippine Commission on Women
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Message
Kung sapat ang kaalaman, ang tungkulin ay
madaling magagampanan.
This handbook undoubtedly helps in raising the knowledge and capacity of the
barangays and their designated officials and staff on the nuances and processes of
the law as well as the detailed steps on the establishment and operationalization of
their respective VAW Desk, thereby enabling them to effectively and efficiently
discharge their duties and responsibilities as defenders and protectors of women’s
rights.
We are therefore highly optimistic that this fruit of collaboration among the PCW,
DILG, Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd) and
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be put to good use by
our ever hard-working barangay officials throughout the country.
AUSTERE A. PANADERO
Undersecretary
Department of the Interior and Local Government
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Acknowledgments
The production of the Barangay VAW Desk Handbook would not
have been possible without the support and contribution of those who
recognize the significance of this tool in combatting violence against
women.
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Acknowledgments
To the barangay officials and VAW Desk Officers
from: Barangays Lagro, Sauyo, and Bagbag, in Quezon City;
Barangays Dalahican, Gulang-gulang, Cotta, Market View and
Barangay IV in Lucena City, Quezon Province; and Barangays San
Rafael III, San Rafael V, Sta. Cruz IV,
San Isidro and Kaypian in the City of San Jose del Monte,
Bulacan Province for imparting their valuable inputs and
suggestions in the enhancement of the handbook;
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Table of Contents
Messages iii
Acknowledgments v
Acronyms ix
Introduction 1
Rationale 7
Clients Served
F. Spreading the Word 51
References 101
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Acronyms
BPO Barangay Protection Order
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
CODI Discrimination Against Women
Committee on Decorum and Investigation
DepEd Department of Education
DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government
DBM Department of Budget Management
DOH Department of Health
DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development
GAD Gender and Development
GST Gender Sensitivity Training
IEC Information, Education and Communication
JMC Joint Memorandum Circular
KASHEW Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Habits and Ethics of Work
LGOO Local Government Operations Officer
LGU Local Government Unit
MCW Magna Carta of Women
MCW-IRR Magna Carta of Women - Implementing Rules
MOA and Regulations
Memorandum of Agreement
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
NBI National Bureau of Investigation
NBOO National Barangay Operations Office
NEDA National Economic and Development Authority
NGO Non-government Organization
PAO Public Attorney’s Office
P/C/MSWDO Provincial/City/Municipal Social Welfare and
PCW Development Office
Philippine Commission on Women
PNP Philippine National Police
PPO Permanent Protection Order
PO People’s Organization
RA Republic Act
TPO Temporary Protection Order
VAW Violence Against Women
VAWC Violence Against Women and Their Children
VAWDocS National Violence Against Women Documentation
WEDC System
Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances
WCPD Women and Children Protection Desk
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Introduction
On 14 August 2009, Republic Act No. 9710, also known as
the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), was signed into law to
recognize, protect, and uphold the rights of women and
address issues of discrimination against them. To achieve
INTRODUCTION
its purpose, one of its provisions is the creation of a
Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk in every barangay
where women who experience physical, psychological and
sexual abuse can go to seek assistance and flee from the
violence inflicted on them.
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ABOUT THE
HANDBOOK
responsibilities as the person-in-charge of the Desk. It also includes
information to guide barangay officials and volunteers on how to give
efficient and effective services and aid to victim-survivors.
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ABOUT THE
HANDBOOK
by VAW Desk officers and other implementers.
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Rationale
In the 2012 Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic
Forum,1 the Philippines ranked 8th out of
135 countries with the smallest gender gap. This means that in this
country, both men and women have more or less equal access to
basic needs and opportunities such as education, health services, and
economic and political prospects.
RATIONALE
Women and Their Children Act; RA 7192, or the Women in
Development and Nation Building Act; RA 7877, or the Anti-Sexual
Harassment Act; RA 8353, or the Anti-Rape Law; and RA 9208, or
the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.
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-UP
maintained:
1. An assurance of confidentiality throughout the
engagement with the client; and
2. The intake interview, using the prescribed intake form of the
barangay, should be done in a place where the client feels
comfortable and safe so she could relate her story without fear.
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Find an enclosed area within the compound or the building where the
barangay hall is located. If there is none, it is possible to use an
enclosed area within the premises of another government institution.
Another option is to have it in a private place approved by the Punong
Barangay. Have the initiative and be creative in making sure that the
privacy of the VAW victim-survivor is upheld.
DESK
-UP
The following resources must be available in the
Barangay VAW Desk:
FACILITY
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FURNITURE
• Table;
• Chairs;
• Filing cabinet or
storage area and
• Sofa bed, folding bed or
mat.
REMINDER
A VAW Desk should have a separate
cabinet or designated storage place where files could
be safely kept and maintained. Access to its contents
must be controlled by the person-in- charge.
EQUIPMENT
MONITORING TOOLS
REFERENCES
DESK
-UP
• Directory of Service Providers
(see Annex E).
• VAW Desk Handbook;
• VAW-related reference
books, brochures,
REMINDER
The VAW Desk should keep a directory of all agencies
and institutions from the barangay up to the national
agencies that provide VAW-related
services. It must contain all necessary information such as
name, address and contact details of the agency or
institution. This is vital in referring VAW victim -survivors to
the proper agencies or institutions in cases where they need
services such as legal assistance; psychosocial services (e.g.
counselling, psychiatric examination and therapy); medical
services; medico-legal services; and livelihood
development and employment assistance.
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SUPPLIES
• Clothing,
• Toiletries such as tissue paper,
sanitary napkins, rubbing
alcohol, cotton, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, towels and soaps;
and
• Beddings like pillows and
blankets.
REMINDER
It is important that the VAW Desk has
extra clothes and underwear for the victim-survivor to
wear, in case her clothing is either torn or stained with
blood.
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-UP
provided by electricity, a generator, or a vehicle battery, 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.
ADVOCACY AND
PROMOTIONAL
MATERIALS
• Communication and advocacy plan;
• Anti-VAW posters, banners, leaflets,
brochures and other IEC materials;
• Flowchart on anti-VAW services;
• Flowchart on how to apply for a
BPO (see Annex G); and
• A simple chart showing a summary of VAW cases in the barangay as
well as the number of cases that the Barangay VAW Desk had
attended to.
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b. Designating a VAW
Desk Officer
The VAW Desk Officer plays a significant role in giving services
to victim-survivors. Therefore, they must possess and practice
certain traits that will make them effective and effecient in carrying
out their duties.
OFFICER
A
Responsive without being judgmental
Willing to learn and be trained
Honest and efficient in using the budget
Resourceful in providing the needs of
victim-survivors
Designation of a
VAW Desk Officer:
Who can be designated as a The Punong Barangay shall
designate a VAW Desk
VAW Desk Officer? person who is trained in gender-
sensitive handling of cases;
According to the JMC, a woman preferably a woman barangay
barangay kagawad or a woman kagawad or a woman barangay
barangay tanod can be designated as a tanod. In cases where there are no
trained personnel, ensure that the
VAW Desk officer. person assigned shall undergo basic
gender sensitivity training and
orientation on anti-VAW laws.
--JMC 2010-2
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The Punong Barangay can appoint at least one VAW Desk Officer.
However, the Punong Barangay may designate as many as needed
depending on the size of the barangay, the number of VAW Desks, and
the number of VAW victim-survivors.
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OFFICER
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (RA9208)
A
Anti-Rape Law (8353) and the Rape Shelter Act (RA8505)
Anti-Child Abuse Act (RA7610)
Anti-Child Pornography Act (RA9775)
Anti-Sexual Harassment Law (RA7877)
Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act (RA9995)
Gender-related provisions of the Revised Penal
Code (e.g. physical injuries, acts of lasciviousness)
By being knowledgeable and able to easily identify these laws,
VAW Desk Officers can readily recognize the remedies expected
from them.
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KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE
a) Nature and a) Unconditional
OFFICER
and family violence i) Personal
A
d) Crisis intervention awareness
e) Sexuality j) Team work
f) Justice and healing k) Truthfulness
g) Victim mindset
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STEP 1
SERVICE
Make sure that the victim-survivor is:
• comfortable;
• in a safe and private room or area; and
• given water and other immediate needs such as
food, first aid, and clothing.
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STEP 2
Assess the situation by getting
basic information that can
determine present and possible
risks.
STEP 3
If it is an emergency situation, do the following:
• if further medical attention is needed, immediately
take the victim-survivor to the nearest clinic or
hospital;
• if further legal attention or protective services are required,
especially with regard to her security and safety, refer or
take her to the appropriate offices which can better attend
to her protection; and
• fill out the INTAKE (Annex A)and REFERRAL FORM
(Annex B).
REMINDER
The recording of all
information in
appropriate logbook
must be done as soon
as possible.
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STEP 4
Once the victim-survivor is stable, assist the Punong Barangay
or Kagawad in doing the interview.
The interviewer is gender -sensitive, sincere and uses language
or dialect that is understood by the victim-survivor.
Process of Interview
SERVICE
the type of assistance she needs. Keep in mind to let the
survivor tell her story. As she is doing this, avoid
interrupting. Ask questions only when she seems hesitant or
does not know how to start her story. The interviewer
should avoid giving personal opinions.
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DO’s
• Take the DON’T’s
case seriously
• Contradict her
• Refrain from version of the
story or make
making fun of her
judgemental situation
statements
• Present and • Be
judgemental
discuss
advantages • Press her to
and make a
disadvantages decision
of all options
available to
the client
REMINDERS in recording
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STEP 5
issued by the Punong
Barangay to prevent
further acts of violence
If the case is a violation of RA 9262, against a woman or her
child and granting other
necessary relief. The relief
inform the victim-survivor of her granted under a
rights, the solutions and remedies protection order serves
SERVICE
the purpose of safeguard-
available to her, and the processes ing the victim from further
involved in her quest for justice. harm, minimizing any
disruption in the victim’s
Brief her about the Barangay daily life, and facilitating
Protection Order (BPO) and how to the opportunity and ability
of the victim to
secure it, including the implications independently regain
to her and the children should she control over her life. The
issuance of a BPO or the
decide to apply for it. If she decides pendency of an applica-
to obtain a BPO, assist her in filing tion BPO shall not preclude
a petitioner from applying
for an application (see Annex G for for, or the court from grant-
the flowchart on the issuance and ing, a TPO or PPO. The TPO
and PPO are orders issued
enforcement of a BPO). by the Court.
- RA 9262
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REMINDER
Make sure to use the
necessary Referral
Form for proper
endorsement and
documentation (see
Annex B).
STEP 6
From the logbook, transfer the necessary data to the Intake Form
(see Annex A).
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REMINDER
Make sure to use the
necessary Referral Form
for proper endorsement
and documentation.
STEP 7
Report the incident to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and
the C/MSWDO within four hours after the victim reports the
incident.
SERVICE
Even though the rule states
that the incident must be
reported within four hours
after it happened, reporting
may still be done later.
However, it must be strictly
observed at all times that
VAW cases are to be treated
as urgent.
VAW clients must be given
attention and assistance the
soonest time possible.
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REMINDER
In the last three tasks
(#5, #6 and #7), get an
informed consent from
the victim-survivor
before a referral is
made to any agency or
institution. Proper
consent must also be
obtained from the client
when taking action with
regard to the welfare of
her children, unless it is
in their best interest not
to do so.
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REMINDER
Make sure to use the
necessary Referral Form
for proper endorsement
and documentation.
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Aside from these direct services provided by the VAW Desk, the VAW
Desk Officer and barangay officials must develop a plan with
organizations that grant livelihood opportunities. This will help women
in the community create their own sources of income and free them
from being economically dependent on their husbands and partners,
especially those who are perpetrators of VAW. Women who are less
dependent economically from their abusive partners would be more
likely to leave violent relationships.
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There are cases of gender- based violence that do not fall within
the authority of the barangay. Among these are rape, human
trafficking, and sexual harassment. If cases like these are
encountered, the following procedures must be observed:
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Below are the information that states the services and the agencies which
deliver them. This does not limit the number and names of agencies.
Each community may still have other institutions which have available
services and resources aside from those included here.
Protection Services
• Barangay Officials
• PNP Women and Children
Protection Desk
• PNP Scene of the Crime
Operatives (SOCO)
• NBI
Temporary Shelter
Services
• DSWD
• NGOs
• Religious organizations
• LGUs
Legal Assistance
• PAO
• Prosecutor’s Office
• Local Chapter of the
Integrated Bar of the
Philippines
• Legal NGOs /Alternative Law
Groups, Inc.
• Commission on Human Rights
(CHR)
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Psycho-social Services
• P/C/ MSWDO
• Counsellors
• Therapists
• Social Workers
• DSWD
Medico-legal Services
• Government-run hospitals
• NBI
• Camp Crame Crime
Laboratory
Medical Services
• Barangay health stations • Provincial hospitals
SERVICE
• Rural health units/ • Private clinics or
Main health centers hospitals
• District hospitals • Lying-in facilities for
abused pregnant
women
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• TESDA
• NGOs providing livelihood assistance/ training
• LGU
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VAW
and financial
assistance for its
What is a Gender and
OPERATIONS
FINANCING
operations pursuant to
DESK
Development (GAD) Plan? section 12.D paragraph
2 of the MCW IRR.
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Yes. In case funding for the VAW Desk is the only item identified in the
GAD Plan, the entire five percent can be used only for VAW Desk
operations. However, the utilization of the five-percent GAD budget
must follow government accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
In this aspect, the VAW Desk Officer may coordinate with and seek
assistance from the barangay treasurer.
Yes. The law sets five percent as the minimum but it does not allocate a
maximum amount. This means LGUs can earmark more than five percent
to their GAD Budget, following the guidelines used by PCW and DILG
and in accordance to government accounting and auditing rules and
regulations.
After the barangay GAD Plan is approved and the budget allocated, the
VAW Desk Officer can access funds for the Desk’s planned projects and
activities.
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STEP 1:
Make an ACTIVITY DESIGN. Barangay may use the
form below in preparing the Activity Design.
VAW
Participants/People Involved: (Who and how many will attend?
OPERATIONS
What are their roles?) FINANCING
DESK
_________________________________
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STEP 2:
Submit the ACTIVITY DESIGN to the PUNONG
BARANGAY for his/her approval. Once approved, the
funds are to be released by the BARANGAY
TREASURER and then received by the VAW Desk
Officer.
STEP 3:
Implement the activity. Ensure participation of all
relevant stakeholders in the community.
STEP 4:
Collect and record all receipts and submit
them to the Barangay Treasurer for proper
liquidation of expenses.
REMINDER
You can also refer to
the PCW- DILG-DBM-
NEDA on the
Localization of the
Magna Carta of Women
in preparing and
implementing the
Barangay
GAD Plan and Budget.
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STEP 5:
_________________________________
VAW
Recommendations: (Notes/suggestions to improve a next OPERATIONS
FINANCING
DESK
or similar activity.)
_________________________________
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Recording
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REMINDER
Make sure that the right to
confidentiality is maintained
and to ask permission from
the VAW client before
getting information from
her.
CLIENT
S AND
Reporting
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Reporting is done
to brief clients and
How are cases reported? stakeholders on
To whom is the information submitted? needed and
relevant
information. The
quality of
reporting depends
Process of Reporting on the data
gathered by the
VAW Desk Officer
and how records
are kept. The
completeness and
correctness of
reports are crucial
for the VAW Desk
Officer to make the
right decisions and
informed
assessment of
cases.
REMINDER
Submit a written
report, together
with the copies of
VAW DocS Intake
Form
to he C/MSWDO
and City/
Municipal Local
Government
Office.
on a quarterly
basis.
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3 The 18 -day VAW campaign calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women. Elsewhere in the world, it is
celebrated for 16 days, from November 25 to December 10. In the Philippines, the campaign is extended to 18 days to include
December 12, which is the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Day. This was made possible by Presidential Proclamation 1172 issued
in 2006.
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There are numerous local and international publications that give further
insights and discuss various concerns on VAW. Among them are Ang Batas
Laban sa Panggagahasa (The Law Against Rape); Anti-trafficking: Laws,
Rules and Local Instruments; Guidelines for Gender-based Violence
Interventions in Humanitarian Setting; Vio-lence Against Women; and
Kalagayan at Karapatan ng Kababaihan (The Conditions and Rights of Women
CEDAW Primer). SPREADING THE
WORD
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REMINDERS
Publication materials can either be
accessed through the websites of
agencies and organizations or can be
personally requested from them;
Be ready with and have sufficient copies
of the primer on BPO, VAW information
kits, anti-VAW manuals, and other VAW-
related IEC materials for distribution.
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DESKSERVICES
GVAWEVLUATIN
MONITORING AND
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The barangay or the third party evaluator can also use an assessment tool
that they themselves developed.
The operation of the VAW Desk should be regularly monitored and
evaluated. It is ideal that the officers should be able to keep track of its
progress and identify concerns affecting it. This will be helpful in
improving the operators of the VAW Desk.
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FREQUENCY:
Can be done every two
years
DESK SERVICES VAW
EVLUATING AND
MONITORING
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Annexes
ANNEX A: VAW DOCS INTAKE FORM
ANNEX J: FLOWCHART IN
HANDLING
VAWC CASES
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ANNEX A
NATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (NVAW) DOCUMENTATION
SYSTEM (intake Form)
ANNEXES
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ANNEX B
REFERRAL FORM
To: ______________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
Contact Person ____________________________________________________________
Name of Client ____________________________________________________________
Age ______ Sex _______ Address _____________________________________________
Name of Family/Guardian______________________________ Contact No._____________
Address___________________________________________________________________
Reason/s for Referral _______________________________________________________
Specific Service/s Requested _________________________________________________
Please refer to attached report/ intake form/case summary for more information.
Feedback requested and send to Referring Party/Agency:
__________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone No. __________________________ Landline No. _______________________
Email address: __________________________ Fax No. ___________________________
Contact Person ____________________________________________________________
Referred by:
____________________________________ ___________________________
Signature over Printed Name Designation
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___________________
_____________
Name of Client:
Date referred:
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BPO APPLICATION FORM
Republic of the Philippines
Province of __________
City/Municipality __________
Barangay __________
DESCRIPTION:________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Applicant Date
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ANNEX E
DIRECTORY FORM
A. PROTECTION Services
ADDRESS CONTACT CONTACT
PERSON NUMBER
1.
2.
3.
B. LEGAL ASSISTANCE
ADDRESS CONTACT CONTACT
PERSON NUMBER
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A. PSYCHO-SOCIAL SERVICES
ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CONTACT CONTACT
PERSON NUMBER
B. MEDICAL SERVICES
C. MEDICO-LEGAL SERVICES
A. OTHER INSTITUTIONS
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ANNEX F
LIST OF CONTENTS OF A FIRST AID KIT
ACFAS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED FAMILY KIT CONTENTS
Additional items may be added to personalize or customize this kit.
*ACFAS is the American National Red Cross Advisory Council on First Aid and Safety
Note: Remember to include prescription drugs in a Disaster Supplies Kit. Because the
storage requirements of prescription drugs vary, some may have to be added to the kit
at the last minute. You may want to pin or tape a note to the outside of your kit container
reminding you to take along prescription drugs if you have to evacuate.
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ANNEX H
MONTHLY REPORT FORM
BARANGAY __________________________ Municipality/ City:
_________________________
Province: ____________________________
Month: ______________________________
SUMMARY
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RA 9208 (Anti-
Trafficking)
RA 7877 (Sexual
Harassment)
Other Cases
Programs/
Activities/
Projects
Implemented:
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FLOWCHART ON HANDLING VAWC CASES
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ANNEX K
JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2010-2
Department of Education
Department of Health
To provide the guidelines and procedures for the above provision, this
Memorandum Circular is jointly issued by the Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG), the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department
of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW),
pursuant to Section 12 D.2 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of
RA 9710.
1. Definition of Terms
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1.2. VAW Desk – a facility that would address VAW cases in a gender-
responsivemanner, managed by a person designated by the punong
barangay. It issituated within the premises of the barangay hall. In the
absence of a barangayhall, the VAW Desk shall be estab-lished within
the premises where the punongbarangay holds office.
2.1. Setting up the VAW Desk – the punong barangay shall designate
an areawithin the barangay hall for the VAW desk. S/he shall
provide for the necessary furniture and fixtures such as, but not
limited to, table, chairs, separate filing cabinet and log book for
record-keeping of cases. Likewise, the punong barangay shall
ensure the confidentiality of the case and privacy and safety of the
victim-survivor.
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The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) Act (RA
9262) mandates the Punong Barangay or in his/her absence the barangay
kagawad concerned or on duty to take immediate action upon being
informed of a violent incident and is mandated to issue a Barangay
Protection Order (BPO) on the date of filing after ex parte determination
of the basis of application. Please note that all forms of amicable
settlement under the Katarungang Pambarangay such as mediation,
settlement, conciliation, arbitration shall not apply to cases of VAWC. The
following protocols shall be observed by the Barangay VAW Desk person
when responding to VAW situations:
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Within six months from the issuance of this JMC, all DILG Regional Di-
rectors and Field Officers shall submit a report on the establishment
of Barangay VAW Desk in their respective areas.
5. Funding
The cost of the establishment and operations of the VAW Desk shall be
charged under the LGU’s gender and development (GAD) budget,
which shall be at least five percent (5%) of their budgetary allocation.
As such, it shall be included in the annual GAD Plans and Programs of
the LGUs, in accordance with Section 37.A of the MCW IRR (Planning,
Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation for GAD).
6. Effectivity
This Joint Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.
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References
1. Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2010-2 Guidelines in
the Establishment of a Violence Against Women (VAW)
Desk in Every Barangay, 2010.
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