Republic of the Philippines

Province of Quezon
Municipality of Pagbilao
BARANGAY ILAYANG BAGUMBUNGAN

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 01- S- 2022

AN ORDER PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE SAFE SPACES ACT IN BARANGAY ILAYANG BAGUMBUNGAN,
MUNCIPALITY OF PAGBILAO, PROVINCE OF QUEZON

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

Co-Chairperson : Zoraida M. Cruz

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

Member : Ryan M. Catausan

SB Member, Chairperson on Committee on Peace and
Order

John Paul L. Dela Torre

Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

Lorevie U. Raca
Barangay Secretary

Tiburcio Pakinggan
Lupon Member

Apolinario Diala
Chief Tanod

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

Designated public spaces regardless of ownership and nature as safe spaces

against GBSH;

Ensure the participation of Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers (ASHEs), Anti-Sexual

Harassment Desk Officer and members of the Katarungang Pambarangay in gender-
sensitivity training orientation on Safe Spaces Act and protocols in responding to
GBHS in streets and public spaces;

Develop and distribute Information and Education Campaign materials developed by

the municipality and other entities that raise awareness for the concerns GBSH in
streets and public spaces;

Create a mechanism for handling and documentation of complaints including those

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

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

Section 3. Establishment of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers

(BASHEs). The ASHEs of Barangay Ilayang Bagumbungan, Pagbilao, Quezon is hereby
organized and shall be composed of the following:
Team Leader: Chief Tanod – Apolinario Diala
Members: Barangay Tanod – Agapito Raca
Ricardo Catausan
Eleuterio Resayo
Mark Anthony Hayag
Leonil Orian
Estelito Carlos
Luisito De Rama
Federico Peñ aloza Jr.
Diomedes Matimat
Esmeralda Amul
Elsa Etcubañ as
Juan Clinjon Merle

Section 4. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers (BASHEs).

The ASHEs shall have the following functions:

Receive Complaints on GBHS in the streets and public spaces;

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

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

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

Section 5. Establishment of Anti-Sexual Harassment (ASH) Desk. The VAW Desk

of the Barangay which is located at Sitio Paete Brgy. Ilayang Bagumbungan, Pagbilao Quezon
shall also serve as the ASH Desk. It shall ensure that the privacy of the victim-survivor is
protected at all times. It shall also have the necessary furniture and fixtures such as but not
limited to table, chairs and separate filing cabinet where logbook and tools/equipment for
documentation are stored.

Section 6. Designation of the ASH Desk Officer (ASH-DO). The VAW Desk Focal
Person ZORAIDA M. CRUZ shall serve as the ASH Desk Officer, the ASH-DO shall be
trained on the forms of sexual harassment, as well as the functions and protocols in
responding to GBHS in streets and public spaces.

Section 7. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Officers (BASH-

DO). The ASH-DO shall have the following functions:

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

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

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

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

Assist in the formulation/ updating of policies, development of plans, programs,

projects and activities and educational and awareness campaigns to address GBHS in
streets and public spaces;

Coordinate with pertinent agencies in monitoring the status of GHS-related complaints

and reports; and

Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 8. Establishment of BASH Hotline. The barangay shall institutionalize the

ASH hotline, with cellphone number 0949-747-7790. IEC materials containing the hotline
shall be reproduced, distributed and displayed in major convergence areas within the
Barangay and shall be posted in the Barangay’s Official Social Media pages. The Duty-Officer
of the Day shall also serve as the operator for the ASH Hotline.

Section 9. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Hotline

Operator. The ASH Hotline Operator shall have the following functions:

Receive complaints/reports involving gender-based sexual harassment;

Assess the nature of the assistance needed and facilitate the referral to ASH Desk
or to the appropriate service providers for legal, medical, psycho-social, safety,
security, and other assistance or services;

Record, maintain and update a database of complaints/reports received through the

ASH Hotline; and

Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Section 10. Establishment of a Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Referral

Network (ASH-RN). The ASH-RN of Barangay Ilayang Bagumbungan, Pagbilao, Quezon is
hereby organized and shall be composed of the following:
 ZORAIDA M. CRUZ
VAW/ASH Desk Officer

MARAH MERLUZA
Municipal Health Officer

EMERITA B. MADLA
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer

________________________________________________________________
Philippine National Police/Women Children Protection Desk

______________________________
Asst. Provincial Prosecutor

MUTYA DE LEON
School Principal – BAGUMBUNGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

__________________________________________
Civil Society Organization – BATCOPA

Section 11. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Desk Referral

Network (ASH-RN). The ASH -RN shall have the following functions:

strengthen the coordination among public and private service providers in

addressing the needs of victim-survivors of gender-based sexual harassment; and

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

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

Issued this ____ day of _________________, 2022 in Barangay Ilayang Bagumbungan,

Pagbilao, Quezon.

JAIME B. PEÑALOZA
PUNONG BARANGAY