Republic of the Philippines

Province of Surigao del Norte

City of Surigao
Barangay ________________

OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 201__- _____

CREATION OF BARANGAY GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT FOCAL POINT SYSTEM (GFPS)

WHEREAS, pursuant to RA 9710 known as the Magna Carta of women and JMC 2013-01,
Guidelines on the Localization of the Magna Carta of Women, City Government affirms its commitment
to integrate women and gender concerns into the city’s development mainstream;

WHEREAS, Section 37 of the IRR of the Magna Carta of Women emphasizes the vital role of the
barangay in mainstreaming of Gender and Development (GAD) in the local development planning and
budgeting; particularly in addressing the special needs and concerns of women;

NOW THEREFORE, I, ___________________________ Punong Barangay of Barangay _________,

by virtue of the power vested in me by law hereby order;

SECTION I. There is hereby created the Barangay GADFPS;

SECTION II. There shall be designated a GAD Focal Point Secretariat in the Barangay;

SECTION III. The Barangay GADFPS shall have the following composition;

Chairman : _____________________________Punong Barangay

Vice Chairman : _____________________________SB Chairman on Social Services
Members : _____________________________SK Chairman
: _____________________________Rep. from the academe
: _____________________________BHW or BNS
: _____________________________Barangay Social Worker
: _____________________________Chief Tanod
: _____________________________NGO (Women’s Group)
: _____________________________
: _____________________________
: _____________________________
: _____________________________
Secretariat : _____________________________Bryg. Secretary

SECTION IV. The Barangay GADFPS shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
1. To formulate a community Gender and Development (GAD) plan and budget consistent with
that of the city;
2. To coordinate the integration of gender concerns and issues in the Barangay Development
Plan;
3. To allocate 5% of the Barangay budget for GAD and monitor its proper utilization;
4. To develop policies and strategies that will ensure equity in access to and responsiveness of
basic services for the special needs and concerns of the women in the barangay;
5. To submit Annual GAD Plan and Budget & GAD AR or Accomplishment Report to the City
Planning and Development Officer for review and alignment with the priorities of the city
and submit the same to the City DILG for review and approval.

This order shall take effect immediately.

DONE this _____ day of ____________, 201__ at Barangay ________________, Surigao City.

________________________
Punong Barangay