CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION

Violence exists in a vicious cycle and can happen to anyone. The most vulnerable

to violence is the women and the children. This is one of the challenges which our country

is facing today – the growing cases of domestic violence against women and children.

Our country, being democratic, upholds the dignity of every citizen and the equal

protection of the law (1987 Philippine Constitution, Art. III, Sect.1). This is clearly defined

in the Republic Act 9262 known as An Act Defining Violence against Women and their

Children, Providing for protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties therefore

and for other purposes; in short, the VAWC.

Violence against women and children are worldwide and it is often imbedded in

concepts of gender and the roles of men and women that are considered the ‘norm’ in a

given culture at a given time and it is manifested in efforts to exert power and control over

women’s bodies and lives, the National Council for Women reports (NCW, 2009).

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) stated in a manual

on Gender Responsive Case Management that “it takes the viewpoint of the woman’s

subordination and low status at home, in community and in society as the starting healing

partnership” …. the goal is the women empowerment.

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 This is just to show how the Philippine Government valued the right of every citizen

especially women and children. But despite of the country 's laws and provision that ought

to protect women and their children, no one could still deny that there is needed, cases

of human violation in our country that remains to exist and unsettled. Notwithstanding

these policies, there are still numerous instances where VAWC victim-survivors are

unable to get the necessary services and intervention they need (Gutierrez & Manzo,

2014).

The Philippines has been among the world’s most gender-fair countries

since 2006, according to the World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Report in 2014.

The Philippines ranked 9th globally and topped all of Asia in terms of women’s

participation in economy, education, health, and political empowerment.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Muntinlupa officially called the City of Muntinlupa or Lungsod ng Muntinlupa is in

the southernmost of Metro Manila of the National Capital Region. According to the 2010

census, it has a total population of 459,941. It is also classified as a highly urbanized city.

It is given the nickname "Emerald City of the Philippines" by the tourism

establishment and also known as the "Gateway to Calabarzon" – Cavite, Laguna,

Batangas, Rizal and Quezon provinces. It is even the gateway to Bicol, Visayas and

Mindanao.

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 Muntinlupa lies within 14 degrees 23’ longitude and 121 degrees 02’ latitude and

is located on the Southwestern Coast of Laguna de Bay. It is bounded on the North by

Taguig, on the Northwest by Parañaque, on the West by Las Piñas, on the Southwest by

the Province of Cavite, South by the Province of Laguna and on the East by Laguna de

Bay. It is 22 kilometers South of Metro Manila and it is easily accessible to all points of

Metro Manila through the National Highway and South Luzon Expressway

(wikipedia.org).

Muntinlupa is home to some of the best commercial establishments in the

metropolis and is the location of Ayala-Alabang Village, one of the country's biggest

residential communities, where many of the wealthy and famous live. Among the village's

well-known residents include former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, actor Aga

Muhlach and his wife, actress/host Charlene Gonzalez, the Prince of Brunei and Simone

Snoeijenbos (wikipilipinas.org).

Muntinlupa City with the large scale commercial real estate development projects

namely; the Filinvest Corporate City by the Filinvest Development Corporation, and Ayala

Land, Inc.'s has converted into a super city that houses new residential, business,

industrial and commercial establishments.

This city has acquired the status as the "Most Competitive City" and "Most

Improved City" in the Philippines (wikipilipinas.org).

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 Muntinlupa City has two districts. The 1st District includes Barangay Tunasan,

Poblacion, Putatan and Bayanan while the 2nd District includes Barangay Alabang,

Cupang, Buli, Sucat and Ayala-Alabang.

On February 16, 1995, House Bill No. 14401 converting the Municipality of

Muntinlupa into a highly urbanized city was approved by the House of Representatives.

Muntinlupa formally became a charter city when President Fidel Ramos signed Republic

Act 7926 proclaiming Muntinlupa as a City. Atty. Ignacio R. Bunye became the first

representative of Muntinlupa City in Congress (www. muntinlupacity.gov.ph).

Muntinlupa City has progressed beyond expectation of the old folks of the city. It

was pasture field which has now turned into a highly urbanized city. The infrastructures

projects all over the city is a proof of its economic growth. However, there are also other

aspects that need to be seen, the social and the cultural aspects.

The social aspect of it includes the life of the people as reflected in their lifestyle

and the cultural aspect includes the respect to other people’s rights and property.

As defined, social aspect is the relationship that is developed by individuals

through interactions with other people in the society. A good example is the role of a man

in a family as a husband, brother, father, uncle and so on (www.answers.com).

On the other hand, Cultural aspect describes a people's religion, spirituality,

economic, family and community life, government, sports, foods, art, and other parts of

their culture (www.answers.com).

One would ask whether there is a complementary development in the economic,

social and cultural life of the people in Muntinlupa City. This will be answered by this

present study especially in the aspect of human rights – specifically, the R.A. 9262

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otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children and how the

smallest political entity, the Barangay, implement the Operational Procedure of the said

law.

No one would like to show off his or her weakness, in like manner, Muntinlupa City

would like to show the good that it has. Like any other City in the Metropolis, Muntinlupa

has its own problem against the violations on women and their children or VAWC.

The presence of SAGIP (SAKLOLO AT GABAY NG INA AT PAMILYA) A Family

Crisis Response Center founded by ZONTA Club of Muntinlupa & Environs to address

abuse-related cases against women and children in Muntinlupa City, only shows that it

has a problem on the abuse of women and their children and that the City Government is

serious in addressing the problem.

The City government through the Barangays have established help desk for VAWC

related issues in order to provide prompt action regarding Violation Against Women and

their Children or R.A. 9262. This is the main point of this present study to assess the

implementation of the Operational Procedure on R.A. 9262 in the Barangay level in order

to see its bigger picture for the City of Muntinlupa.

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

This present study built its idea on the idea of Albert Bandura on Social Learning
theory.

Albert Bandura is a psychologist of Stanford University. He was known for his Bobo

Doll Experiment. This was how he studied aggression and non-aggression in children. He

was a native of Mundare, Canada.

Self-efficacy is "the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses

of action required to manage prospective situations." To paraphrase, self-efficacy is

believing in yourself to take action.

Self-efficacy, Bandura (1995) explains that it "refers to beliefs in one's capabilities

to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations".

Self-efficacy has influence over people's ability to learn, their motivation and their

performance, as people will often attempt to learn and perform only those tasks for which

they believe they will be successful (Lunenburg, 2011).

If there is a good thing to see or to imitate with then it can cause a series of good

effects. Hence, a peaceful, orderly and secured community is achieved. This fulfills the

vision of the City Government of Muntinlupa.

Goals are more effective when they are used to Evaluate Performance when

employees know that their performance will be evaluated in terms of how well they

attained their goal (Lunenburg, 2011).

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 RESEARCH PARADIGM

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

1. Demographic profile of the

respondents in terms of;
1.1 Age
1.2 Civil Status
Survey Questionnaire
1.3 Educational Attainment and
1.4 Agency Affiliation
1.5. Length of Service
2. Common VAWC Cases
Committed for the last 10
months in Muntinlupa City
2.1. Physical Violence
2.2. Sexual Violence
2.3. Psychological Violence
2.4. Economic Abuse
3. The Operational Procedure of
R.A. 9262, or the VAWC to the
victim-survivor, in terms of;
3.1 Police Assistance or Protec-
tion of the VAWC victim-survivor
3.2. Communication
3.3 Documentation
3.4. Confiscation
Assessed the
Implementation of the
Operational Procedure of R.A.
Personal Interview 9262 otherwise known
as Anti-Violence Against
Observation
Women and their Children
Statistical Tools (VAWC) in the 8 Barangays of
Muntinlupa City
Identify the common VAWC
cases committed in Muntinlupa
City for the last 10 months of
year 2015
Proposes program of action
for the improvement of services
to the VAWC victim-survivor
and supports the sustainability
of the program created by the
City Government of Muntinlupa

FIGURE 1: RESEARCH PARADIGM

This present study adopts the input-process-output (IPO) scheme. The Input
includes: Demographic profile, Common VAWC Cases in Muntinlupa. The Process is
about the Assessment through Survey Questionnaire, Interviews, Observations and
Statistical tools while, The Output is the outcome of the study which is to provide an
assessment in the implementation of the Operational Procedure on R.A. 9262 – or VAWC
and to propose program for innovation.

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study intends to assess the Implementation of the Operational Procedure of

R.A. 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC)

in the 8 Barangays of Muntinlupa City

Specifically, this sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of;

1.1 Age

1.2 Civil Status

1.3 Educational Attainment

1.4 Agency Affiliation

1.5. Length of Service

2. What are the Common VAWC Cases Committed for the last 10 months in

Muntinlupa City

2.1. Physical Violence

2.2. Sexual Violence
2.3. Psychological Violence
2.4. Economic Abuse

3. How the Respondents implements the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262, or the

VAWC to the victim-survivor, in terms of;

3.1 Police Assistance or Protection of the VAWC victim-survivor

3.2. Communication

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3.3 Documentation

3.4. Confiscation

4. How effective the VAWC enforcers implement the Operational Procedures of R/A/ 9262

concerning VAWC cases?

ASSUMPTIONS OF THE STUDY

1. The VAWC help desk is doing their job effectively in terms of implementing the

Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262 otherwise known as Violence Against Women and

their Children.

2. There is a wider knowledge of the Muntinlupeño about R.A. 9262 that is why they are

careful not to violate the said law.

3. At the barangay level, the enforcement of the Operational Procedures for the R.A. 9262

is well taken and followed.

4. Generally, the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262 was implemented in Muntinlupa

according to the purpose of the Law.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION

The study focused on determining the effectiveness of enforcer in the Barangay

Level regarding the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262 in the eight Barangay of

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Muntinlupa City namely; Tunasan, Poblacion, Putatan, Bayanan, Alabang, Cupang, Buli

and Sucat.

The inclusive months of the study covers from January 2015 to October 2015,

barely 10 months. The study delved only the Common VAWC Cases Committed such as;

Physical Violence; Sexual Violence; Psychological Violence; Economic Abuse and the

Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262, or the VAWC to the victim-survivor, like; Police

Assistance or Protection of the VAWC victim-survivor; Communication; Documentation

and the Confiscation of any thing that has bearing to the commission of R.A. 9262.

The study, generally, provides an overview of the VAWC in Muntinlupa City

drawing information from the Barangay level.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The Law (R.A. 9262) otherwise known as Violence Against Women and their

Children has been passed for a couple of years now and by the advent of Gender and

Development, many studies have been conducted about this, however, this present study

be of value to those who are interested in finding out studies and investigation of similar

issue.

Hence, the researcher believed that this present study will benefit the following;

National/Local Government. This may serve as a baseline in their policy formulation,

ordinances and program development for the good of their citizens especially the women

and children.
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Non-Government Agencies and Private Institutions. The findings of the study will

serve as reference for their planning of program, policies and the management of the

victims so that they will be more efficient in carrying out their duties.

Educational Institutions. The study will provide them necessary information for their

faculty and staff as well as their students and updates regarding the status of R.A. 9262

in the Muntinlupa City and the violations which their stakeholders should know to evade

problem against this law.

Women. This serves as an eye-opener for them and be fully aware of the existing laws

and support groups who are helping the victim of violence.

Parents. This will help them understand their children predicament as victim of VAWC

and also to help them in protecting their child in any form of domestic violence.

Students. This will give information about how the Operational Procedures of the R.A.

9262 be carried out for the good of the victim-survivors.

Women's and Children Protection Desk. The study is beneficial for them in order to

provide feedback in their implementation of the operational procedure and will enable

them to realize the importance of proper enforcement and doing the right protocol in

realizing the objectives of the Republic Act 9262 (Anti-VAWC) which can produce quality,

productive and competitive women and children in protecting their family against violence

in the country and even globally.

Media. This will provide them an information and updates about the status of R.A. 9262

as it is applied in Muntinlupa City in the Barangay level.

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Future Researchers. To provide them new avenue and point of view and even to

consider other variables to give new ideas and findings.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

The following terms are defined as it is used in the study in order to give better

insight and common understanding to the readers:

Children - refers to an individual person, be it biological or not, as long as under the care

of the parents which the law on VAWC has been violated.

Communication - refers to the operational procedure in which the barangay enforcers

communicate to the VAWC victim-survivors and coordinate to other concerned agencies.

Confiscation - refers to the way of keeping any relevant evidences including formal

statement to records and other material evidence used to substantiate the violation of

VAWC.

Documentation - refers to the way the records are taken and the case being served with

utmost confidentiality to keep the identity of the victim-survivors and all other parties

involved in the cases under investigation.

Economic Violation - refers to the act that will make or attempt to make a woman

financially dependent and submit to the will of the perpetrator or offender.

Physical Violation- refers to the acts that include bodily or physical harm done by the

perpetrator towards a weak and defenseless victim.

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Psychological Violence - refers to the act or omissions causing or likely to cause mental

or emotional suffering of the victim from his or her barbaric offender.

Republic Act 9262 (Anti-VAWC) - refers to the law wherein it gives protection against

the occurrence of the abuse to women with their children in order to deter more cases of

abuse women and children.

Sexual Violence - refers to the act of causing or attempting to cause the victim to engage

in any sexual activity by force, threat of force, physical or other harm or threat or physical

or other harm or coercion.

Victim-survivor - refers to the individual person who is suffering from the offender’s act

of cruelty and selfishness to satisfy his or her carnal desire. It also refers to the women

and children victims of VAWC.

Women - refers to any woman who is married or not that possess fragility and vulnerability

than man. They can be a wife, a former wife, a girlfriend, a former girlfriend or a live-in

partner.

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 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents a review of local and foreign literature and studies and it is

important to know what has been studied before about the topic which the researcher

wish to investigate.

The review of related literature and studies provides the researcher insights, new

knowledge, new idea coming from the earlier works which have a significant importance

to this present study because the researchers will use to support in the discussion,

conclusion, and recommendation.

FOREIGN LITERATURES

World Health Organization- WHO (2014) reports that violence against women

- particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women - are major

public health problems and violations of women's human rights.

Violence against women is define as "any act of gender-based violence that

results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women,

including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether

occurring in public or in private life."

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 Hayes (2001) of The Public Policy Web, enumerated some guidelines to more

effective implementation. Minimally, implementation involves these elements;

(1) Organization: Establish and staff a new agency or assign authority to an

existing agency and personnel. This delegates the responsibility of implementation to a

specific grouping. Often, the agency is given a program specified in the legislation. An

organization, whether public or private, that is responsible for implementation is probably

far away and the actual implementation is done at the local level. This poses a serious

dilemma of social distance: those who are making policy are not those who are

implementing programs.

(2) Interpretation: Translate legislative intent into operating rules and guidelines.

This is very tricky and ambiguity can be ruinous. Ultimately, the judiciary may become

involved and the legislators may need to later clarify their ends and means.

(3) Application: Not just the dedication of resources to doing the job but also the

coordination of a new initiative or agency with ongoing operations. Note that cross-

purposes, competition and jealousies, and cooperation may be at play.

Rouse, Margaret and Tim Ehrens (2015) of TechTarget Company, simply

defines implementation, as the carrying out, execution, or practice of a plan, a method,

or any design, idea, model, specification, standard or policy for doing something. As such,

implementation is the action that must follow any preliminary thinking in order for

something to actually happen.

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 For an implementation process to be successful, many tasks between different

departments need to be accomplished in sequence. Companies strive to use proven

methodologies and enlist professional help to guide them through the implementation of

a system but the failure of many implementation processes often stems from the lack of

accurate planning in the beginning stages of the project due to inadequate resources or

unforeseen problems that arise.

Implementation is the noun form of the verb implement, or "to carry out or

accomplish," and you’ll often see it used in reference to a government plan or act. Some

use this word to describe the process of turning formal plans — often very detailed

conceptual plans that will affect many — into reality. For example, the implementation of

new parking fees means everyone has to put more money in the parking meters

(www.vocabulary.com).

Chitashvili, et.al (2010), gender-based violence is regarded as one of the forms

of violating human rights. It is domestic yet, a global phenomenon without national,
economic, religious, geographic and cultural borders.

Violence on woman is mostly performed in her direct social environment affecting

the physical and mental health of the woman. Violence has negative consequence for

social welfare, children, families and community. Domestic violence restricts the woman’s

against the woman’s right to be involved in social life.

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 Dougherty (2008), People who have experienced family violence include those

who have been abused and those who have witnessed violence within the family.

Violence against women can also impact children. About 50 percent of men who assault

their wives also bring physical abuse to their children. Also, women who are abused are

more likely to abuse their children. And children can be injured during violence between

their parents.

Children who witness or experience violence at home may have long-term

physical, emotional, or social problems. They are also more likely to experience or to

commit violence in the future.

LOCAL LITERATURES

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE HANDBOOK- REVISED PNP OPERATIONAL

PROCEDURES (2013) on the Investigation of Violence Against Women and their

Children (VAWC) in Section 33 defines that the PNP Women and Children Protection

Desks (WCPD) in coordination with the Local Social Welfare Development Office

(LSWDO), shall conduct a timely, thorough and comprehensive investigation of all cases

involving violence against women and their children, committed within their respective

area of responsibility, consistent with domestic laws, rules and regulations, and

international human rights standards.

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 They shall observe the rules and procedures as provided in section 48 of the

Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9262 (Anti Violence Against Women and

Their Children Act of 2004).

Philippine Council for Women -PCW (2015) on the occasion for the celebration of the

2015 National Consciousness Day to End Violence Against Women stated that one out of five

women aged 15-49 suffered from physical violence in the Philippines. Six percent of them

experienced sexual violence. Four percent reported violence even during

pregnancy. Yet, only 30% sought assistance to stop the violence.

The police, health professionals, social workers, and prosecutors, however,

continue to handle an increasing number of cases of violence against women showing

that more women are getting the courage to break their silence.

About 80% of all barangays have Violence Against Women (VAW) desks; around

2,493 police stations have women and children protections desks (WCPDs) nationwide;

73 hospitals have women and children protection units (WCPUs); and abused women

and children can find refuge at 25 shelters run by the Department of Social Welfare and

Development (DSWD) and 13 by local government units (LGUs).

Ending violence is everyone’s duty! Let us raise our strong hands to end the cycle

of violence and put violence against women and girls to a full stop!

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 R.A. 9262 SECTION 30 stipulates the Duties of Barangay Officials and Law

Enforcers. – Barangay officials and law enforcers shall have the following duties: (a)

respond immediately to a call for help or request for assistance or protection of the victim

by entering the necessary whether or not a protection order has been issued and ensure

the safety of the victim/s; (b) confiscate any deadly weapon in the possession of the

perpetrator or within plain view; (c) transport or escort the victim/s to a safe place of their

choice or to a clinic or hospital;(d) assist the victim in removing personal belongs from the

house; (e) assist the barangay officials and other government officers and employees

who respond to a call for help; (f) ensure the enforcement of the Protection Orders issued

by the Punong Barangay or the courts; (g) arrest the suspected perpetrator without a

warrant when any of the acts of violence defined by this Act is occurring, or when he/she

has personal knowledge that any act of abuse has just been committed, and there is

imminent danger to the life or limb of the victim as defined in this Act; and (h) immediately

report the call for assessment or assistance of the DSWD, social Welfare Department of

LGUs or accredited non-government organizations (NGOs).

Any barangay official or law enforcer who fails to report the incident shall be liable

for a fine not exceeding Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) or whenever applicable

criminal, civil or administrative liability.

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 Philippine Council for Women -PCW (2015) on the Violence Against Women (VAW)

noted that Violence against women (VAW) appears as one of the country’s pervasive

social problems. According to the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey

conducted by the National Statistics Office, one in five Filipino women age 15-49 has

experienced physical violence since age 15. It is indeed alarming that despite efforts to

address the concern, VAW persists.

VAW is deemed to be closely linked with the unequal power relationship between

women and men otherwise known as “gender-based violence.” Societal norms and

traditions dictate people to think men are the leaders, pursuers, providers, and take on

dominant roles in society while women are nurturers, men’s companions and supporters,

and take on subordinate roles in society. This perception leads to men gaining more

power over women. With power comes the need to control to retain that power. And VAW

is a form of men’s expression of controlling women to retain power.

Women are also put to blame as the cause of their own misery. In the home, some

women are accused of being “naggers” or neglectful of their duties as wife that is why

they are beaten by their spouses. Rape is sometimes attributed to a raped woman’s

“flirtatious” ways. A woman filing for sexual harassment, in some instances is blamed for

being malicious by interpreting her employer’s appreciation of her good looks.

Republic Act 9710 - Magna Carta of Women (2009), Section 2. Recognizing

that the economic, political, and sociocultural realities affect women's current condition,

the State affirms the role of women in nation building and ensures the substantive equality

of women and men. It shall promote empowerment of women and pursue equal

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opportunities for women and men and ensure equal access to resources and to

development results and outcome. Further, the State realizes that equality of men and

women entails the abolition of the unequal structures and practices that perpetuate

discrimination and inequality. To realize this, the State shall endeavor to develop plans,

policies, programs, measures, and mechanisms to address discrimination and inequality

in the economic, political, social, and cultural life of women and men.

Moreover, in section 9, it provides for the Protection of women from Violence. It

says, the State shall ensure that all women shall be protected from all forms of violence

as provided for in existing laws. Agencies of government shall give priority to the defense

and protection of women against gender-based offenses and help women attain justice

and healing.

Sec. 47 of the IRR of R.A. 9262 (2004), provides the Barangay Officials to strictly

observe the following steps in handling VAWC cases at the Barangay level: (a) Upon

being informed of an act of VAWC, the barangay official shall immediately verify the

information. If necessary, said official shall seek the assistance of the police; (b) Respond

immediately to a call for help or request for assistance or protection of the victim-survivor

by entering the dwelling whether or not a protection order has been issued and ensure

the safety of the victim-survivors; (c) Interview the victim-survivors and the witnesses to

determine the facts, and inform the victim-survivors of their rights and remedies. To

preserve the testimony of the victim-survivor and the witnesses, said official should

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document the interview in writing or record the testimonies by audio or videotape with the

consent of the victim-survivor.

Moreover, the Barangay Officials and those delegated to enforce shall; (d) Arrest

the perpetrator even without a warrant when any of the acts of violence is occurring, or

when said barangay official has personal knowledge that any act of abuse has just been

committed, and in the presence of imminent danger to the life or limb of the victim-

survivor. The barangay official shall confiscate any deadly weapon in the possession of

the perpetrator or within plain view; (e) Transport or escort the victim-survivor to the

nearest hospital, or available medical facility for treatment and medico-legal examination.

Said official shall assist the victim-survivors to secure the medico-legal report; (f) If the

perpetrator is not immediately arrested, advise him or her to temporarily leave the house

to prevent violence, or encourage her/him to go to the barangay center, DSWD, LGU or

NGO, church or other groups that provide counseling for perpetrators; (g) In the event

that the victim-survivors have to be placed in a shelter or a safe place of their choice, the

barangay official shall assist them in taking their personal belongings and taking their

children and transfer them to a shelter or safe place; (h) Report the incident and refer the

victim-survivor to the Local Social Welfare and Development Office of the LGU within four

(4) hours from the time of reporting. Said official shall also report the incident to the

Women and Children’s Protection Desk at the nearest Police Station within the same

period;

Furthermore, the Barangay Officials and the delegated VAWC Help desk officers

(i) in cases where the victim-survivor applying for a BPO is a minor, any barangay official

shall assist the victim-survivor and shall refer her/him to NGOs, social workers for

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counseling, temporary shelter and other support services; (j) Monitor compliance of the

respondent with the BPO; (k) Ensure the safety and continued support to the victim-

survivor and her family during the 15-day period; (l) Assist the victim-survivors in filing the

appropriate complaint with the PNP Women and Children’s Protection Desk or other law

enforcement agencies; (m) Ensure that all pertinent documents of the said cases are

forwarded to the PNP Women and Children’s Protection Desk; (n) Have a separate

logbook for complaints and cases of VAWC and keep this confidential, always ensuring

the privacy of the victims; (o) Shall not attempt to influence the victim-survivor to abandon

her claims; and (p) If the relief requested or applied for involves the failure to provide

support to the woman or her children, especially for their education and medical needs,

the Punong Barangay or in his/her absence, any Kagawad, shall call the respondent for

counseling and explain to him his legal obligations to support his wife and/or minor

children. This shall not be construed to mean as a mode of conciliation or mediation and

must be done only with the presence of the respondent, without the victim-survivor or

applicant.

Any barangay official or law enforcer who fails to report the incident of VAWC to

the PNP shall be liable for a fine not exceeding Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) or

whenever applicable criminal, civil or administrative liability.

IRR of R.A. 9262 Section 51 (2015) enumerates the duties and functions of Local

Government Units. The LGUs shall have the following roles and responsibilities: (a)

Undertake massive education and information on the Act and other related laws; (b)

Provide the victim-survivors temporary shelters, counseling, psychosocial

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services, recovery and rehabilitation programs; (c) Ensure the sustained education and

training of their officials and personnel on the prevention of VAWC under the Act, including

gender sensitivity seminars for service providers including the police, barangay officials,

health personnel and social workers;

Moreover, the LGU (d) in coordination with PNP and other related agencies,

establish an education and training program for police officers and barangay officials to

enable them to properly handle cases of VAWC; (e) Develop and provide relevant

community-based services for the rescue, recovery/rehabilitation and after-care services

of victim-survivors of VAWC; (f) Strengthen coordination with the DSWD-Development

Regional Offices, LGUs, NGOs and other concerned institutions for women and children

on the continuous conduct of VAWC related trainings to service providers; (g) Provision

of sustained programs and projects to ensure the protection and effective services for

rehabilitation and integration of VAWC victim-survivors; (h) Monitor and document cases

of victim-survivors of VAWC for purposes of data banking; (i) Enact ordinances aimed at

providing protection and support to victim-survivors of VAWC; and (j) Strengthen, re-

activate and mobilize existing committees/ councils, similar organizations and special

bodies at the provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels to prevent VAWC.

FOREIGN STUDIES

UN-WOMEN (2015) in an article entitled ‘Passing and Implementing

Effective Laws and Policies’, stated that, laws and policies can provide the foundation for

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a coordinated and comprehensive approach to violence against women (VAW). While a

historic number of laws and policies against violence are now in place, implementation is

still lagging behind. Measures to strengthen effective implementation should include

training of officials who handle cases of violence against women, the establishment of

mechanisms for monitoring and impact evaluation as well as accountability and better

coordination.

Moreover, laws and policies can often play a positive role in changing attitudes

and behaviors in the long term, especially when they are accompanied by complementary

strategies such as awareness-raising on ending violence. Once laws are in place, they

convey a strong message that violence against women is not tolerated and that it is the

right of every woman to live free of violence.

Asian Development Bank- ADB (2004) through the WikiGender University

conducted research on violence against women in Asia and the Pacific (on March 2014)

and found that although a large majority of respondents to the survey reported a belief in

the abstract idea of equality between men and women, at the same time men’s violence

against women was clearly found to be largely driven by factors related to gender

inequality and power within the family and society at large. Childhood experiences and

the witnessing of harmful forms of masculinity also appear to play a crucial role.

The violence not only costs women their mental and physical well-being, but it also

undermines economic growth, as its social and economic costs are enormous and stall

all other development efforts. Violence against women reduces human capital, decreases

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productivity, hampers progress towards the Millennium Development Goals and slows

down poverty reduction.

In the Case of Thailand, the Cause of Violence is mostly men’s attitude and

expectations, and the resulting power imbalance between women and men. The culture

of violence runs so deep that violence is believed to be a solution to many problems.

Some men are living in family violence since their childhood so they are adopting

unconsciously a similar behavior.

Another cause of violence is when alcohol or drugs are involved. In reality, alcohol

plays an important role: many women are attacked by husbands who are addicted to

alcohol or other addictive substances. The resulting violence often leads to injuries,

disabilities, or death. It also leads to other social problems such as families breaking down

and children being left behind. Thai women tend to keep the issue in silence due to the

traditional norm that the family’s problems should not be shared with others.

Guanzon (2008) who writes about Laws on Violence against Women in the

Philippines presented before the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and United

Nations Division for the Advancement of Women enumerated the Problems in the law

and its implementation. She found out that there is (1) Lack of specific appropriation in

the law. A major limitation of the law is the lack of specific appropriation in the law for

training of the police, social workers, prosecutors and other government personnel and

support services for poor women such as free legal aid, temporary shelter, services for

their children, and provisions for their sustenance or livelihood during litigation. The

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legislators who sponsored the Anti-VAWC Act believed that the law would be passed

without serious obstacles if there was no specific amount as appropriation or funds for its

implementation. They merely provided in Section 45 of the law that the amount shall be

included in the annual General Appropriations Act, and the Gender and

Development Budget (GAD) of the mandated agencies and local governments shall be

used to implement services for victims.

(2) There is no systematic and comprehensive training on the Anti- VAWC Act and

gender-sensitivity seminars for police personnel, social workers, and prosecutors. The

lack of funds for training will surely impact on the quality and effectiveness of police

services and social welfare and development services and programs, as well as the

responsiveness of prosecutors in the Department of Justice.

Sumaworo (2014) Challenges Facing Proper Implementation of Public Health

Law in Liberia, Frontpageafricaonline.com - leading investigative online news magazine

in Liberia, Africa wrote Liberia struggles from several challenges that hinder proper

enforcement of public health law; some are social-political, economic, non-existence of

medical research centers and poor medical infrastructure et al.

It is a very wrong practice to act when an outbreak has already taken place. Law

has to put measures into place how to avoid an infectious disease that has been known

in human history or occurred in certain part of the world. Therefore, this article suggests

to the Liberian authority to enact a law specifically on infectious diseases and how to

handle them at times of their outbreak. This has been the practice in some advanced

worlds such as the United States of America, Singapore and others.

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 Conor (2014) wrote about The 9 principles of Policing. He enumerated the

following: (1) To prevent crime and disorder, as an alternative to their repression by

military force and severity of legal punishment; (2) To recognise always that the power of

the police to fulfil their functions and duties is dependent on public approval of their

existence, actions and behavior and on their ability to secure and maintain public respect;

(3) To recognise always that to secure and maintain the respect and approval of the public

means also the securing of the willing co-operation of the public in the task of securing

observance of laws; (4) To recognise always that the extent to which the co-operation of

the public can be secured diminishes proportionately the necessity of the use of physical

force and compulsion for achieving police objectives: (5) To seek and preserve public

favor, not by pandering to public opinion; but by constantly demonstrating absolutely

impartial service to law, in complete independence of policy, and without regard to the

justice or injustice of the substance of individual laws, by ready offering of individual

service and friendship to all members of the public without regard to their wealth or social

standing, by ready exercise of courtesy and friendly good humor; and by ready offering

of individual sacrifice in protecting and preserving life.

For American police, retention of the 'servant' mindset is more critical than that of

the 'warrior' mindset.", author said.

CareerProfiles.com (2015) a Mid-Atlantic region's recruiting and staffing solution

for Creative, Marketing, and Interactive positions since 1998 who believe in the idea of

“business works better with the right people” describes the Qualities of a Top Law

Enforcement Professionals. So what really makes a good law enforcement professional?

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Some of the more obvious qualities and characteristics--integrity, honesty, calm under

pressure, and strength--may be the first things that come time mind.

But the qualities of top law enforcement professional go far beyond the obvious to

include less obvious qualities including refined interpersonal communication skills,

psychological competencies, unwavering commitment, and physical strength--all of which

are required in order to provide effective, efficient law enforcement services.

In Communication Skills: The most effect law enforcement professionals are those

that are able to resolve issues and enforce the laws without resorting to physical

confrontation. As such, effective verbal communication is probably the number one asset

and quality of any law enforcement professional. Effective communication skills enable

law enforcement officers to develop rapport with the public, colleagues and informants

and disarm would be criminals. Good communication skills may enable a law enforcement

officer to avoid serious injury or even death.

In addition, an effective law enforcement officer will have the ability to comprehend

a large variety of verbal and non-verbal cues and will know how to respond to these cues

in the most appropriate or advantageous way. Effective communication skills will also

enable a law enforcement officer or professional to interact successfully in both work and

community environment which may include diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic

backgrounds.

Commitment to Helping People: Good law enforcement officers are not only strong

and manly but they are also meek and mild. A good law enforcement professional should

be driven by a strong and sincere motivation to help better other peoples' lives and

situations, protect those who cannot protect themselves, and make a positive difference

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in the world be it large or small. Good law enforcement officers and professionals feel a

sense of duty and commitment to community service. Good law enforcement officers

demonstrate their commitment by continually assisting those in the community

notwithstanding the inherent risk and dangers of the job.

Ability to Handle Work with Difficult People in Difficult Situations: Law enforcement

officers often find themselves dealing with those elements of society that refuse to obey

the law. Consequently, they must face difficult people and potentially dangerous

situations on a regular occasion. These situations may include confronting an angry

husband while responding to a domestic violence call, dealing with the perpetrator of road

rage, or in more serious cases participating in the apprehension of dangerous felons.

Even in these difficult situations a good law enforcement professional will always maintain

his or her composure and manage the situation with the least amount of physical force

necessary while complying with all relevant procedures and laws.

Good law enforcement officers are also good at taking educated risks and finding

creative solutions to problems. Law enforcement officers must be able to think quickly

and act decisively while simultaneously uploading the law. And when a mistake is made

a good law enforcement officer or professional will recognize the mistake, acknowledge

it, be accountable for the mistake and rectify it.

Physical and Psychological Attributes: Outside of professional sports, there are

few careers that are as physically challenging and dangerous as law enforcement. Law

enforcement officers (police officers) must physically and mentally fit at all times in order

to effectively carryout their duties. Not only is law enforcement physically demanding but

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it is also emotionally demanding. In order for a law enforcement officer to be successful

he or she must be mentally fit as well as physically fit.

Good law enforcement officers are also psychologically sound and can readily

adapt to new and changing situations. They must show sound judgment and reasoning

in stressful situations and under extreme pressure.

LOCAL STUDIES

SILAGAN.ORG (2007) a legal resource non-governmental organization

doing developmental legal work with women, farmers, workers, the urban poor, the

indigenous peoples and local communities. SALIGAN seeks to effect societal change by

working towards the empowerment of women, the basic sectors, and local communities

through the creative use of the law and legal resources.

The enactment of the Anti-VAWC Act is a legal milestone in the advocacy against

VAW as it contributes to women’s empowerment by providing specific remedies by which

women can be free from the bondage of abusive domestic and intimate relationships.

Thru the law’s blatant condemnation of domestic violence, women have found an ally in

the legal realm.

To date (year 2007), SALIGAN has represented eighteen cases involving the Anti-

VAWC Act either civil or criminal. Among these, ten cases were resolved with Permanent

Protection Order (PPO) already issued, and one case was initially denied due to a

technicality but was subsequently granted. There are still five cases pending with family

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courts with one case on appeal with the Court of Appeals. Among the most common

reliefs availed of and granted under the law are: the prayer to order the perpetrator to stay

away from the victim-survivor; provision of support as well as the possession of the

conjugal dwelling and other conjugal properties; custody of the children given to the

mother; and prohibition to harm or commit violence.

Among these reliefs, the one most commonly prayed for by the victim-survivor is

the restraint on the respondent from committing acts of violence or from communicating

with the victim-survivor. Thus, an allegation of physical abuse is considered as a

persuasive factor in the grant of a protection order.

The enactment of the Anti-VAWC Act is an important step in the struggle to end

VAW. However, it is only the first step. The struggle continues as advocates against VAW

are now faced with an equally difficult task of making sure that the letters of the law are

given life, so that the protection given to women victims and survivors of VAW cease to

be empty words and instead be the actual freedom and power to finally live their lives in

peace.

Fritzie Rodriguez of Rappler.com (2015) writes, the Philippines has been among

the world’s most gender-fair countries since 2006, according to the World Economic

Forum's Gender Gap Report in 2014. The Philippines ranked 9th globally and topped all

of Asia in terms of women’s participation in economy, education, health, and political

empowerment.

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 While the world celebrates a seemingly woman-friendly Philippines, the number of

VAW cases reported to the Philippine National Police (PNP) has increased by over 500%

in the past 16 years.

In 2013, Western Visayas had the highest number of reported VAW cases,

according to PCW. The region accounted for 20% of all cases nationwide. Meanwhile,

ARMM had the lowest.

The number of reported cases, however, do not necessarily reflect the real

frequency of abuse in an area. As of 2014, Western Visayas was among the regions with

the most VAW desks, with 99% of its barangays complying, the Department of the Interior

and Local Government reported. Meanwhile, ARMM had the fewest at only 11%.

All agencies and LGUs are also mandated by law to allot at least 5% of their total

budget for gender and development programs which may include gender-sensitivity

training, women’s health centers, among others.

Aside from stronger implementation of laws, penalties, and recovery programs,

advocates emphasize the need for better prevention. Both women and men, young and

old, must be educated about human rights, women's and gender issues, and the roles

they play in ending discrimination.

To guarantee the Effective Implementation of the VAWC, the PCW (2015) an Inter-

Agency Council on Violence Against Women and Their Children (IACVAWC) was created

by virtue of Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act

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of 2004). To ensure the effective implementation of the law, twelve (12) agencies

specifically tasked to formulate programs and projects to eliminate VAW based on their

respective mandates, develop capability programs for their employees to become more

sensitive to the needs of their clients, and to monitor all VAW initiatives were convened

to form the Council.

These agencies are: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Civil Service Commission

(CSC), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Philippine Commission on Women (PCW),

Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education

(DepEd), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine National Police

(PNP), Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

In the article written by Igor Dela Pena (2015) on Violence Against Women and

Children in the Philippines on the Rise, said that more and more women in the Philippines

are being abused and subjected to acts of violence, with one in five women aged 15 to

49 found to have experienced physical violence, while one in ten women have

experienced sexual violence.

This finding, a result of the National Statistics Office’s National Demographic and

Health Survey (NDHS), was shared by WeDpro in the end-of-project conference for The

Red AVP (Anti-Violence Project), short for Private and Public Faces of Violence Against

Women: Addressing Domestic Violence and Trafficking in the Urban Poor Communities

and Entertainment Centers of Angeles City and Olongapo City.

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SYNTHESIS OF THE STUDIES

The Philippines ranked 9th globally and topped all of Asia in terms of women’s

participation in economy, education, health, and political empowerment. Rappler.com

(2015).

The enactment of the Anti-VAWC Act is a legal milestone in the advocacy against

VAW as it contributes to women’s empowerment by providing specific remedies by which

women can be free from the bondage of abusive domestic and intimate relationships.

To ensure the effective implementation of the law, twelve (12) agencies specifically

tasked to formulate programs and projects to eliminate VAW based on their respective

mandates, develop capability programs for their employees to become more sensitive to

the needs of their clients, and to monitor all VAW initiatives were convened to form the

Council. These agencies are: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Civil Service Commission

(CSC), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Philippine Commission on Women (PCW),

Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education

(DepEd), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine National Police

(PNP), Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

The 9 principles of Policing as Conor (2014) wrote talks about how the enforcers win

the hearts of the clients. These are the relevant principles as far as our study is concern; to

recognise always that the power of the police to fulfil their functions and duties is

dependent on public approval of their existence, actions and behavior and on their ability

to secure and maintain public respect; and to recognise always that the extent to which

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the co-operation of the public can be secured diminishes proportionately the necessity of

the use of physical force and compulsion for achieving police objectives.

Moreover, another idea is presented to us for this study, some of the more obvious

qualities and characteristics of a law enforcers are: Integrity, Honesty, Calm under

Pressure, and Strength--may be the first things that come time mind.

But the qualities of top law enforcement professional go far beyond the obvious to

include less obvious qualities including refined interpersonal communication skills,

psychological competencies, unwavering commitment, and physical strength

(CareerProfiles.com).

After all, those who are involved in the implementation of the R.A. 9262 is to keep

the 'servant' mindset than that of the 'warrior' mindset which may unconsciously over

incline in the one side while both are endowed with basic human rights and to be biased

does not show being a good law enforcer.

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 CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter provides the description of the research design in terms of the

methods of research to be applied, respondents of the study and its population frame,

research instrument, construction and validation of instruments, data gathering procedure

and statistical treatment employed for the analysis of data.

RESEARCH DESIGN

The present study used descriptive survey method since it involves the collection

of data in order to test the hypothesis and to answer questions coming from the current

status of the subject of the study.

Descriptive method research was deemed appropriate for this study. This is mainly

due to the researcher’s main purpose which was to determine the Effectiveness of the

VAWC Barangay enforcers as stipulated in the Operational Procedure of the R.A. 9262,

otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children.

A descriptive survey describes with emphasis what actually exist such as current

condition, situation, practices or any phenomena. In addition, the descriptive method is

an accurate way to measure assessments, processes and the like. The purpose of the

study, questionnaire was used by the researchers in gathering data so as to provide

adequate interpretation on the topics under this study.

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RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

The study was conducted in the Eight (8) Barangays of the City of Muntinlupa. A

total of 100 respondents were chosen to answer the survey questionnaires. The people

who were considered as respondent of the study are those greatly involved in the

Barangay level in the enforcement of R.A. 9262 such as Barangay Tanod, VAWC Help

Desk, DSWD- Sagip Volunteers in the Barangay.

The researchers decided to choose the aforementioned respondents as the most

qualified respondents due to the fact that they are more knowledgeable of the duties and

responsibilities, trained and exposed when it comes to the implementation of the said law.

The average respondents in every Barangay were 12, thus, it reached to 100

respondents in all. It must be noted that there were Barangays who had more than 12

respondents and this was due to their territorial jurisdiction. Some Barangays have a

satellite office for the VAWC Help Desk in a given purok and/or subdivision to immediately

give response to the needs of the people.

SAMPLING TECHNIQUE

This research study adopts the purposive sampling technique in the consideration

of the respondents based upon a variety of criteria which may include trainings,

knowledge of the research issue, or capacity and willingness to participate in the

research.

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 The researchers went immediately to the Barangay VAWC Help Desk office and

explained to the Head officer about the purpose of the study and let them choose from

among themselves who will answer the Survey Questionnaire. The Head Officer was

advised to consider who among her or his people mostly involved to the less involved for

the past 10 months were favorably be the right person to participate in the study.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

The study constructed a survey questionnaire to assess the implementation of the

Operational Procedures of the R.A. 9262. The self-made questionnaire was validated

and revised according to the comments of the other respectable researchers.

The Survey questionnaire consists of three (3) parts, first of which is the profile of

the respondents that contains; Age, Civil status, Educational Attainment, Length of

Service and the Affiliation. The second part is about the common VAWC cases

committed in Muntinlupa for the last 10 months (January 2015 – October 2015) with the

following variables, such as, Physical violence, Sexual violence, Psychological violence

and Economic abuse, then the third part consist of the Operational Procedures

implemented by the VAWC enforcing officers, in terms of, Police Assistance or

Protection of the VAWC victim-survivor; Communication, Documentation and

Confiscation.

Likert Scaling - method of ascribing quantitative value to qualitative value to make it

amenable to statistical treatment.

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 Rank Verbal Interpretation Abrr. Range
5 Very Effective VE 4.20 -5.00
4 Effective E 3.40- 4.19
3 Moderately Effective ME 2.60- 3.39
2 Not Effective NE 1.80- 2.59
1 Very not Effective VNE 1.00- 1.79

Ranking – used to properly place the variables who got the highest and the lowest

weighted mean and to determine its range for an appropriate analysis.

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

Before the administration of the instrument to the respondents, a request letter to

the Barangay Captain was prepared by the researchers asking permission to conduct

survey in order to get pertinent data needed in this present study.

When the approval was given, the researchers floated the Survey Questionnaire

(SQ) per barangay, then, it was retrieved the following day. However, there were some

questionnaires which are not yet answered and so it was agreed to give a return call

before going to the said office for the retrieval.

To complement for the Survey Questionnaire in gathering data, the researchers

also conducted some informal interviews with the respondents for additional input.

After the retrieval, the collected SQs were tabulated and were forwarded to the

Statistician for statistical treatment.

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STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

For in-depth analysis and treatment of the data, the following tools and techniques

were applied.

1. Frequency Count and Percentage. These were used to determine the distribution of

the respondents according to the variables in terms of age, civil status, educational

attainment, designation and affiliation. Percentage were computed on the following

formula:

𝒇
P = 𝒏 (100)

Where:

P= percentage
f= frequency of respondents
N= total number of population

2. Weighted Mean. This was used to determine the assessment of the respondents on

Effectiveness of the VAWC enforcers in the Barangay level according to the Operational

Procedures of the R.A. 9262. The Weighted Mean was computed using this formula:

X = ∑ fx
N
Where:
X= Mean
F= Frequency
N= Number of Cases
x= Assigned Weight
∑= Summation of Value

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 CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the data gathered in response to the problem together with

the corresponding analysis and interpretation. The data are presented in tabular form

organized in sequential manner.

1. The profile of the Respondent in terms of Age

The profile of the respondents is drawn from five personnel variables such as, Age,

Civil Status, Educational Attainment, Agency Affiliation, and Length of Service.

Table 1: Frequency (f) and Percentage (%)

Distribution of Respondent according to Age

Age Bracket Frequency Percentage Rank

25-30 years old 15 15 % 4

31-35 years old 12 12 % 5
36-40 years old 10 10 % 6
41-45 years old 23 23 % 1
46-50 years old 19 19 % 3
51 years old & above 21 21 % 2
Total 100 100 %

It can be gleaned from the table above (Table 1) that most of the respondents are

in the 41 -45 years old age bracket. This is followed by age bracket, 51 years old & above

and 46 - 50 years old age bracket. It means that the respondents of this study are matured

enough and able to decide as expected being an adult.

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 In the study conducted by A. Sproten, et.al. (2010) of the University of Heidelberg

about Aging and Decision-making, they found out that older adult’s decision-making

behavior effectively differs from that of younger adults.

There is a better perspective coming from respondents as regards to the problem

being studied upon because they are already in their matured age and their experiences

would help them better digest the issue surrounding the R.A. 9262 and how its operational

procedures be carried out satisfactory.

Table 2: Frequency (f) and Percentage (%)

Distribution according to the Civil Status of the Respondents

Civil Status Frequency Percentage

Single 24 24 %
Married 60 60 %
Separated 4 4%
Widow/Widower 12 12 %
Total 100 100

Table 2 shows that the highest percentage is the Married people with 60 %,,

seconded by the Single people with 24 %, the widow/widower is in the third with 12 %

and the lowest in percentage is the Separated people with 4 %.

This only shows that our respondents are able to understand the situation and

conditions of the victims since most of them are parents.

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 In the address of Pope Francis to the families, the Pontiff strongly emphasized that

it is their (parents) role to educate their children, not that of “intellectual critics” who may

try to take the place of parents, ousting them from their proper role. “Our children need

sure guidance in the process of growing in responsibility for themselves and others.”

(Susan Berry of Breitbart.com. May 20, 2015).

Moreover, a person gets married because he or she wants to raise a family of his

or her own. Amy Sutton (2015) of livestrong.com reminds that “being a parent comes

with a multitude of responsibilities and duties. Of course, you want your children to grow

up to be healthy, happy and exceptional adults, but for that to happen your children need

to be properly cared for, guided, loved, disciplined, taught and encouraged along the

way.” Thus, married persons can better understand the problem being studied upon.

Table 3: Frequency (f) and Percentage (%)

Distribution of Respondent according to their Educational Attainment

Educational Attainment Frequency Percentage Ranking

College Level 96 96 % 1
Degree Holder 4 4% 2
with MA/MS earning units 0 0%
MA/MS degree holder 0 0%
with Doctorate degree 0 0%
Total 100 100 %

Table 3 above exhibited that majority of the respondents were College level,
comprising with 96% while only 4% of the 100 respondents were Degree holder. It is in
the First rank. Let us be reminded that our study is taking its respondents from the

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barangay level where it can be understood that mostly will be coming from college level
respondents since a degree holder would be considering high paying job or in the industry
where they are fitted.

However, the four percent (4%) degree holder could be there but working

temporarily pending their application or a retiree (since Table 1 presents that there are 21

respondents who are 51 years old and above).

We can be certain that the respondents were able to understand clearly the survey

questionnaires and can provide better insights about the problem being studied upon and

share its valuable opinion.

It follows that our respondents read and understand the law being implemented,

that is, R.A. 9262 or anti-Violence Against Women and their Children. Hence, richness of

ideas and diversity of opinions are implied in this type of people because of their

educational background.

Table 4: Frequency (f) and Percentage (%)

Distribution of Respondent according to their Agency Affiliation

Agency Affiliation Frequency Percentage Rank

Brgy Police/PNP - WCPD 8 8% 3

DSWD-Brgy. VAWC Help Desk 82 82 % 1
Brgy. SAGIP Volunteer 10 10 % 2
Total 100 100 %

Table above presents the Agency affiliation of our respondents. It shows that

Barangay VAWC Help Desk /DSWD got the highest frequency of 82 (rank 1) and followed

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by the Barangay SAGIP Volunteer with ten (10) percent (rank 2) and Barangay Police

with eight (8) percent (rank 3).

You’ve probably heard the term right person, right job. This can be applied to our

respondents who hardly toiled to earn for a living and this is the only way for them. They

are “fully engaged in this work” because it is their bread and butter and they are doing

their best for this work. Doing for best and dedication and good coordination (Hayes,

2001).

It can also be interpreted that many of our respondents are in the Barangay VAWC

Help Desk because the Local Government Unit (LGU) is doing its best to address the

problem of the VAWC at the Barangay level in the City of Muntinlupa. The City

Government is serious enough to address domestic violence involving women and their

children.

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 Table 5: Frequency (f) and Percentage (%)
Distribution of Respondent according to their Length of Service

No. of Years in Service Frequency Percentage Rank

0 - 1 year 40 40 % 1
2 years 18 18 % 3
3 years 6 6% 5
4 years 24 24 % 2
5 years 4 4% 6
6 years and above 8 8% 4
Total 100 100 %

It can be gleaned from the table above (Table 5) that the highest percentage of our

respondents with 40 % belong to 0-1-year Length of Service being rendered. This is in

rank 1. There are 24 % of our respondents (rank 2) who have been in service for four

years and 18 % (rank 3) who are involved in this kind of work for the last 2 years.

There is a good sign that almost one-fourth or (24) of the respondents and twelve

(12) has been in the service for more than four (4) years. Their experiences will count so

much in the effective rendering of services to the constituents.

“Experience is the best teacher” is an old cliché but I agree with this. Although

some people think that the best way to learn about life is by listening to our elders and

friends, it can also be true that people learn the best by their experiences. Learning by

our own experiences is long lasting and provides better learning. Most of all, learning by

our own experiences help people to become more mature and ready to tackle difficulties

of life.

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2. What are the Common VAWC Cases Committed for the last 10 months in
Muntinlupa City

Table 6: Frequency (f) and Percentage (%)

Distribution of Common VAWC Cases Committed for the last 10
months (Jan. – Oct. 2015) in Muntinlupa City

Number of Number of
VAWC Cases Incident % Rank Incident %
for the last 10 Reported Reported Rank Total
months
[Mother] [Child]

Physical 933 9.33 % 1 493 4.93 1 1,426

Violence %

Sexual 39 0.39 % 4 29 0.29 3 68

Violence %

Psychological 281 2.81 % 2 71 0.71 2 352

Violence %

Economic 115 1.15 % 3 8 0.08 4 123

Abuse %
Total VAWC
Cases 1,368 601
Violations

From the table above (Table 6), it can be seen that the Violence Against Women

and their Children (VAWC) cases for the last 10 months, the highest was Physical

Violence with a total case of 1,426 (933 of which was done to the women and 493 cases

were of the children). The second was Psychological Violence with 281 cases for the

women and 71 cases for the children. Economic Abuse got the third place with 115 for

the women and 8 cases against the children while Sexual Violence, got the last place,

with 39 cases for the women and 29 cases of the children.

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 It means that from the 8 Barangays of Muntinlupa City namely; Tunasan,

Poblacion, Putatan, Bayanan, Alabang, Buli, Cupang and Sucat, for the last Ten (10)

months, that is, January 2015 to October 2015, the figure can be very little if seen from

the total population in Muntinlupa which is according to the 2010 Census reached 459,

941 registered people.

From the data above, there is a challenge to reduce the cases of Physical violence

on Women and their children in Muntinlupa City. The data speak about the individual

victim which may not only be a victim of Physical maltreatment, Psychological, Economic

and Sexual abuse but also a victim of human rights – a dignity and the worth of every

human being. An R.A. 9262 (VAWC) violation is a human rights violation too.

In the City who acquired the status being the “Most Improved City” and the “Most

Competitive City in the country,” human rights violation has to be minimized. For no one

would invest in a troubled community. The law on Violence Against Women and Children

(R.A. 9262) may not have a direct effect to the trading and business transaction in the

city, however, the people who are in the business sector or employed in the industries

are the ones involved or affected by it. Hence, they could not deliver their services well

or they can’t come to work because of the incident.

Moreover, the City has to work for the vision which includes to provide its people

a community where everyone is… “living peacefully and securely.” There can be no

peaceful community, if the criminals and lawless people are hanging around the city

waiting for someone to victimize.

The State values the dignity of women and children and guarantees full respect for

human rights. The State also recognizes the need to protect the family and its members

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particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their personal safety and

security (IRR of R.A. 9262, Sec. 3).

Besides, rampant criminalities, be it domestic or not, in the city does not attract

investors and capitalists. It is therefore, to be addressed before it became into a big social

problem. The VAWC is by nature very domestic and familial, yet, it can become a

barangay and city problem as well, if not prevented and given a solution by the concern

government agencies. The Violence against women and children is an unacceptable

violation of human rights.

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III. How the enforcers handle the VAWC victim-survivor, as it applies the Operational
Procedure of R.A. 9262, in terms of;

SCALING

Rank Verbal Interpretation Abrr. Range

5 Very Effective VE 4.20 -5.00
4 Effective E 3.40- 4.19
3 Moderately Effective ME 2.60- 3.39
2 Not Effective NE 1.80- 2.59
1 Very not Effective VNE 1.00- 1.79

Table 7: Weighted Mean and Interpretation of the Respondent’s Responses on the

Police Assistance or Protection of the VAWC victim-survivor

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
Providing a free charge medico legal concerning the
examination. 4.42 Very Effective 1
Referring/escorting the victim-survivors to a safe
place of their choice or to a clinic/hospital. 4.24 Very Effective 4
Ensuring that the VAWC victim-survivors files
charges against the suspect. 4.22 Very Effective 5
Ensuring the enforcement of the Protection Orders
issued by the Punong Barangay or the courts. 4.40 Very Effective 2
Affecting the warrantless arrest to the suspect by
virtue of 12 hours, 18 hours and 36 hours 4.31 Very Effective 3
reglamentary period.
Average Weighted Mean = 4.31 Very Effective

The table above (Table 7) showed the responses of the respondents as regards

to the Police Assistance or Protection to the VAWC victim-survivor as one of the

Operational procedures stipulated in R.A. 9262. The indicator, “Providing a free charge

medico legal concerning the examination” got the highest recognition with a verbal

interpretation of Very Effective. The indicator ‘ensuring the enforcement of the Protection

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Orders issued by the Punong Barangay or the courts’ got the second rank of being Very

Effective in the way the Barangay Help Desk implement the Operational Procedure of the

VAWC.

As stated in the Law, R.A. 9262, The Punong Barangay or Kagawad shall assist

the victim-survivor/ petitioner in any application for a Barangay Protection Order (BPO).

The Punong Barangay or Kagawad, law enforcers and other government agencies shall

not mediate or conciliate or influence the victim-survivor/petitioner for a protection order

to compromise or abandon the relief sought. Otherwise, they shall be held

administratively liable. (Sec. 33, R.A. 9262).

As provided by the law, the Barangay Officials and Law Enforcers shall respond

immediately to a call for help or request for assistance or protection of the victim by

entering the necessary whether or not a protection order has been issued and ensure the

safety of the victim/s (R.A. 9262, Sec. 30).

The eight (8) Barangays in Muntinlupa have a designated anti-VAWC desk officer

who shall coordinate a one-stop help desk. It is open, as much as possible, for 24 hours.

A good service is a product of competent personnel. In other words, the one

handling the job is knowledgeable of the nature of the services. Gregory Ciotti (2013) of

the Help Scout Blog writes about 15 Customer Service Skills that Every Employee needs

and one of them is the Knowledge of the Product.

He said, the best forward-facing employees in your company will work on having

a deep knowledge of how your product works and how it would benefit your clients.

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 Thus, the VAWC enforcers in the Barangay level are knowledgeable enough about

the IRR of R.A. 9262 that is why they have delivered a very satisfactory service and got

the commendation of Very Effective.

Table 8: Weighted Mean and Interpretation of the Respondent’s Responses in

terms of Communication

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
Communicating with the VAWC victim-survivor in
language that can be understood by them. 4.39 Very Effective 3
Informing the VAWC victim-survivor’s their rights
and services available to them including their right 4.45 Very Effective 2
to apply protection order.
Coordinating with Barangay officer and other
government offices and employees who respond to 4.58 Very Effective 1
a call for help.
Coordinating with concerned agencies, LGU’s, and
other NGO’s in reporting alleged perpetrators, 4.12 Effective 4
rescuing VAWC victim-survivors and conducting
investigation, if necessary.
Conduct of educational training to the community as
information drive to the awareness of VAWC cases. 4.04 Effective 5
Average Weighted Mean = 4.31 Very Effective

The table above (Table 8) presents the responses in the implementation of the

Barangay VAWC enforcers in terms of Communication. The indicators “Coordinating with

Barangay officer and other government offices and employees who respond to a call for

help’ got the first rank and ‘Informing the VAWC victim-survivor’s their rights and services

available to them including their right to apply protection order’ while ‘Communicating with

the VAWC victim-survivor in language that can be understood by them’, got the 2 nd and

3rd rank respectively.

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 The law provides that the Barangay Officials and Law Enforcers shall immediately

report the call for assessment or assistance of the DSWD, social Welfare Department of

LGUs or accredited non-government organizations (R.A. 9262, Sec. 30).

Moreover, the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the R.A. 9262 provides that

the Council shall have the Public information and advocacy program to promote of Anti-

VAWC Act, such as, to conduct massive information dissemination campaign on the Act

and the various issues and problems relative to VAWC (IRR Sec. 54).

Thus, the VAWC enforcers in the Barangay level are knowledgeable enough about

the IRR of R.A. 9262 that is why they have delivered a very satisfactory service and got

the commendation of Very Effective.

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 Table 9: Weighted Mean and Interpretation of the Respondent’s Responses in
terms of Documentation

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
Proper recording of information of the victim
relevant to the case. 4.24 Very Effective 3
Confidentially of all the records and information
given by the victims. 4.48 Very Effective 1
A computer is used for the data storage with
security code/ password. 4.06 Effective 5

Take pictures for record purposes/evidence only 4.27 Very Effective 2

Restriction to data access is strictly implemented 4.12 Effective 4

Average Weighted Mean = 4.27 Very Effective

It can be gleaned from the table above (Table 9) as regards to the responses of

the respondents in terms of Documentation service on the VAWC victim-survivor. The

indicators that got the highest rank is that there is some sort of “Confidentially of all the

records and information given by the victims.” It has a weighted mean of 4.48 with a verbal

interpretation of Very Effective. The indicators “Take pictures for record

purposes/evidence only” and ‘Proper recording of information of the victim relevant to the

case” got the 2nd and 3rd place respectively with the same verbal interpretation of Very

Effective.

This means that the VAWC enforcers in the Barangay level is Very Effective as

part as Documentation is concern. The IRR of R.A. 9262 was surely followed and that the

comment was highly positive and the service was much appreciated.

There is such a system to document and report cases of VAWC and assistance

program to victims in every barangay.

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 Moreover, there is a clear definition of the duties and functions of the barangay

health worker and other health care providers to properly document any of the victim-

survivor’s physical, emotional or psychological injuries; properly record their observation,

emotional or psychological state and properly record any of victim-survivor’s complaints,

observations and circumstances of the examination or visit. (IRR of R. A. 9262 Section

49).

Furthermore, The Local Government Unit - LGUs (which includes VAWC Help

Desk Staff) shall have the following roles and responsibilities, like, Monitor and document

cases of victim-survivors of VAWC for purposes of data banking. There is a separate

logbook for complaints and cases of VAWC and keep this confidential, always ensuring

the privacy of the victims (IRR of R.A. 9262, Sec. 47 & 51).

As stated: All records pertaining to cases of violence against women and their

children including those in the barangay shall be confidential and all public officers and

employees and public or private clinics to hospitals shall respect the right to privacy of the

victim. Whoever publishes or causes to be published, in any format, the name, address,

telephone number, school, business address, employer, or other identifying information

of a victim or an immediate family member, without the latter’s consent, shall be liable to

the contempt power of the court (R.A. 9262, Sec. 44).

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 Table 10: Weighted Mean and Interpretation of the Respondent’s Responses in
terms of Confiscation

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
Safe keeping of the confiscated evidence used in
violation of VAWC. 4.30 Very Effective 1
Labeling of confiscated materials
4.14 Effective 2
Cabinet/storage for evidences are spacious
3.22 Moderately 5
Effective
Access to the storage is limited to few personnel
only 4.06 Effective 3
Inventory of the confiscated evidence is conducted
regularly 3.87 Effective 4
Average Weighted Mean = 3.91 Effective

The table above (Table 10) presents the responses in the implementation of the

Barangay VAWC enforcers in terms of Confiscation. The indicators “Coordinating with

Barangay officer and other government offices and employees who respond to a call for

help’ got the first rank and ‘Informing the VAWC victim-survivor’s their rights and services

available to them including their right to apply protection order’ while ‘Communicating with

the VAWC victim-survivor in language that can be understood by them’, got the 2 nd and

3rd rank respectively.

It is stipulated that the Barangay Officials and Law Enforcers shall confiscate any

deadly weapon in the possession of the perpetrator or within plain view (R.A. 9262, Sec.

30 & IRR, Sect. 47).

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 Thus, the VAWC enforcers in the Barangay level have known the IRR of R.A. 9262

that is why they have delivered a satisfactory service and got the commendation of being

Effective.

Table 11: Summation of the Responses on the Implementation of the Operational

Procedures of the R.A. 9262 otherwise known as Violence Against Women and
their Children (VAWC) in the Barangay Level

Indicators Weighted Interpretation Rank

Mean
Police Assistance or Protection
4.31 Very Effective 1
Communication
4.31 Very Effective 1
Documentation
4.27 Very Effective 2
Confiscation
3.91 Effective 3

General Average Weighted Mean = 4.20 Very Effective

Table 11 presents the summary responses of the respondents as regards to the

implementation of the Operational Procedures of R.A. 9262, otherwise known as Anti-

Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (VAWC).

The general view of the respondents with regard to the enforcement or

implementation of the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262 known as VAWC in the

Barangay level is Very Effective having a general average weighted mean of 4.20 (of

which 5.0 is the highest and 1.0 is the lowest).

The variables, Police Assistance and Protection, Communication got the same

average weighted mean of 4.31 landing as tie in the first rank with the verbal interpretation

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of Very Effective while Documentation got the weighted mean of 4.27 also having a

verbal interpretation of Very Effective and the variable- Confiscation – got the weighted

mean of 3.91 with the verbal interpretation of Effective.

From the summation table above (Table 11), we can be pretty sure to conclude

that in the eight (8) Barangays of Muntinlupa City, namely: Tunasan, Poblacion, Putatan,

Bayanan, Cupang, Buli and Sucat, the implementation of the Operational Procedure of

R.A. 9262 known as VAWC in the Barangay level is Very Effective.

The theory of Albert Bandura on Self Efficacy proves to be applicable and true.

Self-efficacy is "the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of

action required to manage prospective situations." Self-efficacy is believing in yourself to

take action. It has influence over people's ability to learn, their motivation and their

performance, as people will often attempt to learn and perform only those task for which

they believe they will be successful (Lunenburg, 2011).

If there is a good thing to see or to imitate with then it can cause a series of good

effects. Hence, a peaceful, orderly and secured community is achieved. This fulfills the

vision of the City Government of Muntinlupa.

With this data, we further assert the following:

First: The VAWC help desk is doing their job effectively in terms of implementing

the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262 otherwise known as Violence Against Women

and their Children.

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 Second: There is a wider knowledge of the Muntinlupeño about R.A. 9262 that is

why they are careful not to violate the said law – even in the Barangay level the law is

known and there is a massive information drive about it as spearheaded by the Barangay

VAWC Help Desk.

Third: At the barangay level, the enforcement of the Operational Procedures for

the R.A. 9262 is well taken and followed. As a whole, the Operational Procedure of R.A.

9262 was implemented in Muntinlupa according to the purpose of the Law.

With this in mind, furtherly we can also say that in Muntinlupa City, the Republic

Act 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act

of 2004 (VAWC) is properly disseminated, implemented and enforced even to the

smallest political unit – the Barangay with a client’s evaluation and satisfactory rating of

Very Effective.

Thus, if the laws in Muntinlupa are enforced down to the Barangay level, the people

will be more careful to abide with it in order to avoid imprisonment and penalties. As a

consequence, there will be minimal incident of crimes and the city will be peaceful. This

is beneficial to the city itself for this is attractive to the investors and capitalist. Hence, no

one will pour out millions of pesos as investments in a turbulent and peacefully challenged

city.

The effective implementation of the IRR of R.A. 9262 in the Barangay level reflects

the effective leadership of the Local City Officials. This affirms the awards of Good

Governance received by the city from the Department of Interior and Local Government

(DILG) given last September 7, 2015.

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 In the on-line news of the DILG reads: Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi

received the Seal of Good Local Governance during the City’s Flag Raising Ceremony

on September 7, 2015 for passing the criteria developed by the DILG to evaluate local

performance in good governance… Mayor Fresnedi, in his message, said that the award

is not credited to him alone but to all city officials, functionaries and employees who have

been instrumental in the accomplishment of the City. He expressed his gratitude to the

DILG for recognizing the effort of the city and accepted the challenge of continuing the

practice of good local governance and ensuring better public service

(www.ncr.dilg.gov.ph).

Truly, the City Government of Muntinlupa is holding to its vision that declares: –

We envision Muntinlupa City as one of the leading investment hubs in the country, with

educated, healthy and God-loving people living peacefully and securely in a climate

change-adaptive and disaster-resilient community, under the rule of transparent, caring

and accountable leadership.

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 CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary, the conclusion drawn and recommendation

made by the researchers.

The main purpose of the study is to determine the Effectiveness of VAWC Law

Enforcers in the Barangay level in the implementation of the Operational Procedure of

R.A. 9262. After the Statistical Treatment of the Data, Interpretation and Analysis, the

Researchers will now present the results of the study in a summary together with its

conclusions and recommendations.

SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS

1. With regards to the Demographic profile of the respondents, in terms of Age:

Majority of the respondents are in the 41 -45 years old age bracket. It is followed by age

bracket, 51 years old & above and 46 - 50 years old age bracket. It means that the

respondents of this study are matured enough and able to decide as expected being an

adult for older adult’s decision-making behavior effectively differs from that of younger

adults.

As regard to the Civil Status of the Respondents: Sixty (60) out of the 100

respondents are married. This only shows that our respondents are able to understand

the situation and conditions of the victims since most of them are parents.

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 As regard to the Educational Attainment, our study found out that majority of

the respondents were College level, comprising with 96% while only 4% of the 100

respondents were Degree holder. This can be understood that mostly will be coming from

college level respondents since a degree holder would be considering high paying job or

in the industry where they are fitted.

Nevertheless, we can be certain that our respondents are able to understand

clearly the survey questionnaires and can provide better insights about the problem being

studied upon and share its valuable opinion.

As regard to the Agency Affiliation of the respondents, our study revealed that

Barangay VAWC Help Desk /DSWD got the highest frequency of 82 and followed by the

Barangay SAGIP Volunteer with ten (10) percent and Barangay Police with eight (8)

percent.

It can be interpreted that many of our respondents are in the Barangay VAWC Help

Desk because the Local Government Unit (LGU) is doing its best to address the problem

of the VAWC at the Barangay level in the City of Muntinlupa. The City Government is

serious enough to address domestic violence involving women and their children.

As regard to their Length of Service, our study found out that 40 % belong to

0-1-year being in the service while to complement, there are 24 respondents who have

been in service for four years and 18 have been working for the last 2 years.

Experience counts a lot to better and effectively serve the people. After all,

learning by our own experiences help people to become more mature and ready to tackle

difficulties of life.

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 2. With regards to the Common VAWC Cases Committed for the last 10

months in Muntinlupa City, our study reveals that the highest was Physical Violence

with a total case of 1,426 (933 of which was done to the women and 493 cases were of

the children). The second was Psychological Violence with 281 cases for the women

and 71 cases for the children. Economic Abuse got the third place with 115 for the

women and 8 cases against the children while Sexual Violence, got the last place, with

39 cases for the women and 29 cases of the children.

It means that from the 8 Barangays of Muntinlupa City namely; Tunasan,

Poblacion, Putatan, Bayanan, Alabang, Buli, Cupang and Sucat, for the last Ten (10)

months, that is, January 2015 to October 2015, the figure can be very little if seen from

the total population in Muntinlupa which is according to the 2010 Census reached 459,

941 registered people.

Muntinlupa City who acquired the status being the “Most Improved City” and the

“Most Competitive City in the country,” human rights violation has to be minimized. For

no one would invest in a troubled community. Muntinlupa City has to do efforts to provide

its people a community where everyone is… “living peacefully and securely.” There can

be no peaceful community, if the criminals and lawless people are hanging around the

city waiting for someone to victimize.

3. With regards to how the enforcers handle the VAWC victim-survivor, as it

applies the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262, in terms of Police Assistance or

Protection of the VAWC victim-survivor, our study found out that, “Providing a free

charge medico legal concerning the examination” got the highest recognition with a verbal

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interpretation of Very Effective. The indicator ‘ensuring the enforcement of the Protection

Orders issued by the Punong Barangay or the courts’ got the second rank of being Very

Effective in the way the Barangay Help Desk implement the Operational Procedure of the

VAWC. Thus, our enforcers in the Barangay level have delivered a very satisfactory

service and got the commendation of Very Effective.

As regard to Communication, our study found out that there is “coordination with

Barangay officer and other government offices and employees who respond to a call for

help’ got the first rank and ‘Informing the VAWC victim-survivor’s their rights and services

available to them including their right to apply protection order’ while ‘Communicating with

the VAWC victim-survivor in language that can be understood by them’, got the 2 nd and

3rd rank respectively.

Thus, the VAWC enforcers in the Barangay level terms of Communication are

knowledgeable enough about the IRR of R.A. 9262 that is why they have delivered a very

satisfactory service and got the commendation Very Effective.

As regard to Documentation, our study found out that there is “Confidentially of

all the records and information given by the victims.” “Take pictures for record

purposes/evidence only” and ‘Proper recording of information of the victim.

Thus, the VAWC enforcers in the Barangay level terms of Documentation got

highest appreciation and commendation of being Very Effective.

As regard to Confiscation, our study found out that the VAWC enforcers in the

Barangay level have known about the IRR of R.A. 9262 that is why they have delivered

a satisfactory service and got the commendation of being Effective.

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 The general assessment in the implementation of the Barangay enforcers in the

Operational Procedures of R.A. 9262 in terms of the following variables; Police

Assistance or Protection, Communication, Documentation, and Confiscation, our study

found out that in the eight (8) Barangays of Muntinlupa City namely Tunasan, Poblacion,

Putatan, Bayanan, Cupang, Buli and Sucat, the implementation of the Operational

Procedure of R.A. 9262 known as VAWC in the Barangay level is Very Effective.

With this data, we further assert the following:

First: The VAWC help desk is doing their job effectively in terms of implementing

the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262 otherwise known as Violence Against Women

and their Children.

Second: There is a wider knowledge of the Muntinlupeño about R.A. 9262 that is

why they are careful not to violate the said law – even in the Barangay level the law is

known and there is a massive information drive about it as spearheaded by the Barangay

VAWC Help Desk.

Third: At the barangay level, the enforcement of the Operational Procedures for

the R.A. 9262 is well taken and followed. As a whole, the Operational Procedure of R.A.

9262 was implemented in Muntinlupa according to the purpose of the Law.

With this in mind, furtherly we can also say that in Muntinlupa City, the Republic

Act 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act

of 2004 (VAWC) is properly disseminated, implemented and enforced even to the

smallest political unit – the Barangay with a client’s evaluation and satisfactory rating of

Very Effective.

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 Thus, if the laws in Muntinlupa are enforced down to the Barangay level, the people

will be more careful to abide with it in order to avoid imprisonment and penalties. As a

consequence, there will be minimal incident of crimes and the city will be peaceful. This

is beneficial to the city itself for this is attractive to the investors and capitalist. Hence, no

one will pour out millions of pesos as investments in a turbulent and peacefully challenged

city.

The effective implementation of the IRR of R.A. 9262 in the Barangay level reflects

the effective leadership of the Local City Officials. This affirms the awards of Seal Good

Local Governance received by city from the Department of Interior and Local Government

(DILG) given last September 7, 2015.

The City envisions to have an educated, healthy and God-loving people living in a

community peacefully and securely…under the rule of transparent, caring and

accountable leadership.

CONCLUSION

Here is now the conclusion of the study based on the findings.

1. Study concluded that in the aspect of its demographic profile; majority of the

respondents are in the age bracket of 41-45 years old. Majority are married and College

level. Their affiliation is mostly from the Barangay VAWC Help Desk /DSWD and mostly

are neophytes in the job but assisted by those who have two (2) or four (4) years in the

service.

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 2. With regards to the Common VAWC Cases Committed for the last 10

months in Muntinlupa City, the study concluded that, our study reveals that the highest

was Physical Violence. The second and the third were Psychological Violence and

Economic Abuse, respectively while Sexual Violence, got the last place.

3. With regards to how the enforcers handle the VAWC victim-survivor, as it applies

the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262, the study concludes that, in the aspect of Police

Assistance or Protection of the VAWC victim-survivor, the respondents found it very

Effective.

In the aspect of Communication, the respondents delivered a very satisfactory

service and got the commendation rating of Very Effective.

In Documentation, our study concluded that the respondents got the highest

appreciation and commendation of Very Effective.

In its implementation in Confiscation, our study concluded that our respondents

delivered a satisfactory service and got the commendation of Effective only.

In the general assessment in the implementation of the Barangay enforcers in the

Operational Procedures of R.A. 9262 in terms of the following variables; Police

Assistance or Protection, Communication, Documentation, and Confiscation, our study

concludes the eight (8) Barangays of Muntinlupa City namely Tunasan, Poblacion,

Putatan, Bayanan, Cupang, Buli and Sucat, they have a Very Effective implementation

the Operational Procedures of R.A. 9262.

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 With regards to its Theoretical Framework, the theory of Albert Bandura on Self

Efficacy proves to be applicable and true. Self-efficacy is "the belief in one’s capabilities

to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations."

Self-efficacy is believing in yourself to take action. It has influence over people's ability to

learn, their motivation and their performance, as people will often attempt to learn and

perform only those task for which they believe they will be successful (Lunenburg, 2011).

If there is a good thing to see or to imitate with then it can cause a series of good

effects. Hence, a peaceful orderly and secured community is achieved. This fulfills the

vision of the City Government of Muntinlupa.

With regards to the Assumptions, the study concluded that:

1. The VAWC help desk officers and enforcers in the Barangay level are doing their job

effectively in terms of implementing the Operational Procedure of R.A. 9262 otherwise

known as Violence Against Women and their Children

2. It is safe to conclude that there is a wider knowledge of the Muntinlupeño about R.A.

9262 that is why they are careful not to violate the said law.

3. It can also be said that the enforcement of the Operational Procedures for the R.A.

9262 is well taken and followed in Muntinlupa City and the law serves it purpose.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

The following are the recommendation used on the findings of the study.

1. Every Barangay must aim to be a GAD model community. Organized a city-wide

contest for a VAWC-free or GAD model community to ensure sustainability of the impact

of the program to the community.

2. Increase Budgetary allocations for new programs and sustain those already

implemented.

3. Information dissemination in the Grade level regarding Gender and Development

(GAD) program though film showing, orientation, leaflets and poster making contest.

4. Acquisition of office equipment and provision of conducive place for counseling and.

holding of victim before its turnover to the concern institutions.

5. Establish mechanism for a proper documentation of the program for evaluation and

certification.

6. Explore more linkages and do some benchmarking with other agencies, institution,

barangays and cities and innovate programs for specific implementation.

7. Encourage researchers and research institutions to conduct study in order to acquire

new ideas and documents as bases for program development.

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