Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cebu
Municipality of San Remigio
Barangay KINAWAHAN

OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 003 - B
SERIES OF 2018

“AN ORDER RE-ESTABLISHING A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN

(VAWC) DESK OF BARANGAY KINAWAHAN, SAN REMIGIO, CEBU”.

WHEREAS, Republic Act 9262 underscores the commitment of the State on 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, Republic Act 9710, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Women, is a 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. Section 12
D, Rule IV of the Rules and Regulations Implementing the Magna Carta of Women provides for the
establishment of VAWC desk in every barangay to ensure that violence against women cases are fully
addressed in a gender responsive manner;

WHEREAS, there is a need to set up VAWC Desk within the area of Barangay Multi-Purpose Hall of
Kinawahan, San Remigio, Cebu to ensure confidentiality, privacy, and safety of victim/s-survivor/s with a
designated VAWC Desk person trained in gender-sensitive handling of cases;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EVELIA C. AMOROTO, Punong Barangay of Barangay Kinawahan, San

Remigio, Cebu, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1.The Barangay VAWC Desk shall perform the following task;

1. Respond to gender-based violence cases brought in the barangay.

2. Record the number of gender-based violence case handled by the barangay and submit a quarterly
report on all cases of VAWC to DILG City Field Office and the City Social Welfare Development Office
(CSWDO).

3. Keep VAWC case records confidential and secured, and ensure that only authorized personnel can
access necessary services;

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 and refer cases to government agencies, non-government organizations (NGO’s)

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 VAWC in the community; and

9. Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

SECTION 2.All prior inconsistent orders/issuances are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3.Let copies of this Executive Order be furnished all concerned.

SECTION 4. Effectivity – This Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in Barangay Kinawahan, San Remigio, Cebu this 18th day of July, 2018.

EVELIA C. AMOROTO
Punong Barangay