Republic of the Philippines
Province of Isabela
City of Ilagan
Barangay Osmeña
OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY
Executive Order No. 05-2023
December 11, 2023
AN ORDER DESIGNATING MS. DARLINA A. CABASAG AS
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN (VAWC) DESK OFFICER
WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of Violence Against Women and Children
(VAWC) Desk Officer are being discharged by the virtue of an Executive Order issued by the
Punong Barangay;
WHEREAS, considering that the duties of and responsibilities of Violence Against
Women and Children (VAWC) Desk Officer is indispensable in the delivery of public service,
it, therefore, necessitates the designation of Ms. DARLINA A. CABASAG that shall effectively
discharge the duties and responsibilities of the said office;
WHEREAS, it is the duties and responsibilities of Violence Against Women and
Children (VAWC) Desk Officer to;
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 City Field Office and the City Social
Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO);
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 women and children, especially
senior citizens, women and children with disabilities, and other marginalized group;
8. Lead advocates on the elimination of VAWC in the community; and
9. Perform other related functions as may be assigned.
Protocol in Handling VAW Cases at the Barangay Level.
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
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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 focal person
when responding to VAW situations:
1. A VAWC (RA 9262) victim-survivor is accompanied by someone to the barangay or
the victim herself goes to the barangay.
1.1. Make the woman (and children, if applicable) comfortable in a
safe and private room giving her water and other immediate needs, if
any;
1.2. Assess the situation and get initial information to determine the risks on
hand and if immediate medical attention is needed. If so, facilitate
referral to the nearest medical facility;
1.3. After the victim-survivor has stabilized, assist the punong
barangay/kagawad in the conduct of an investigation in a gender-
sensitive and non-judgmental manner in a language understood by her;
1.4. Inform her of her rights and the remedies available and the processes
involved particularly in relation to the BPO. Assist her to file application,
if she decides to have a BPO;
1.5. Record the incident using the National VAW Documentation System
barangay form;
1.6. If victim-survivor desires to be in a safe shelter, seek the assistance of the
other barangay officials, barangay tanod or the police in getting her
belongings and refer to a shelter/women’s center or to the MSWDO;
1.7. Assist the victim-survivor to file for a temporary protection order (TPO) or
permanent protection order (PPO) with the nearest Family Court within
24 hours after issuance of the BPO, if the victim-survivor so desires or
she applies directly for a TPO/PPO instead of a BPO;
1.8. Report the incident within four hours to the PNP and the MSWDO.
2. A victim-survivor of VAWC is reported by a community member.
2.1. Verify the information and if needed, seek assistance from the PNP;
2.2. Assess the situation and facilitate the rescue of the victim-survivor when
necessary to ensure her safety, and when applicable the safety of her
children;
2.3. Inform the victim-survivor about her rights and remedies available
particularly the BPO and its processes. Assist her to apply for a BPO, if
she so desires;
2.4. Refer victim-survivor for medical care and temporary shelter and other
needs when needed based on the assessment done;
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2.5. Record the incident using the National VAW Documentation System
barangay form;
2.6. If not done earlier, report the incident within four hours to the PNP and the
MSWDO.
3. For rape, trafficking in persons and other cases which do not fall under the
jurisdiction of the barangay, assist the victim-survivor to file a complaint at the PNP
Women and Children Protection Center or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
WHEREFORE, considering the premises above cited in the interest of public service, I,
JUNE T. YADAO, Punong Barangay of Osmena, City of Ilagan, Isabela, by virtue of the power
vested in me by law, do hereby order:
Section 1. Designation. Ms. DARLINA A. CABASAG as VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
AND CHILDREN (VAWC) Desk Officer. As such, she is hereby mandated to discharge the
duties and responsibilities of the said office provided under existing laws, rules and
regulations.
Section2. Effectivity. This order shall take effect immediately.
Done this 11th day of December 2023 at Barangay Osmena, City of Ilagan, Isabela.
JUNE T. YADAO
Punong Barangay
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