Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cavite
Municipality of Municipality of Mendez Nunez
Barangay _____________

OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. _________

Series of

AN ORDER PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE

SPACES ACT IN BARANGAY __________________, MUNCIPALITY OF MENDEZ-NUÑEZ
PROVINCE OF CAVITE

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. _________________, Punong Barangay of Barangay
_____________, Mendez-Nuñ ez, Cavite, do hereby order that:
Section 1. Establishment of the Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Task Force
(BASH-TF). The BASH-TF of Barangay ______, Mendez-Nuñ ez, Cavite is hereby organized
and shall be composed of the following:
Chairperson : Punong Barangay
 Co-Chairperson : SB Member, Chairperson on Committee on Family
Women, Elderly and Social Services

Member : SB Member, Chairperson on Committee on Peace and

Order

Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

Barangay Secretary

Lupon Member

Chief Tanod

Section 2. Functions of the BASH-TF. The BASH-TF shall have the following
functions:
2.1 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;

2.2 Designated public spaces regardless of ownership and nature as safe spaces
against GBSH;

2.3 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;

2.4 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;

2.5 Create a mechanism for handling and documentation of complaints including

those cases covered by the Katarungang Pambarangay system;

2.6 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

2.7 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 ______, Mendez-Nuñ ez, Cavite is hereby organized and
shall be composed of the following:
Team Leader: Chief Tanod
Members: Barangay Tanods
Section 4. Functions of Barangay Anti-Sexual Harassment Enforcers (BASHEs).
The ASHEs shall have the following functions:

4.1 Receive Complaints on GBHS in the streets and public spaces;

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

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

4.4 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 is 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 _______ 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 ____________ 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:

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

7.2 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;

7.3 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);

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

7.5 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;

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

complaints and reports; and

7.7 Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

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

ASH hotline, with cellphone number ____________. 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:
 9.1 Receive complaints/reports involving gender-based sexual harassment;

9.2 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;
9.3 Record, maintain and update a database of complaints/reports received through
the ASH Hotline; and

9.4 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 ______, Mendez-Nuñ ez, Cavite is hereby
organized and shall be composed of the following:
________________________ - VAW/ASH Desk Officer
DR. ROSALINA N. VERIDIANO - Municipal Health Officer
MR. EMMA G, PEREY - MSWDO
_____________________________________ - Mendez-Nuñ ez PNP WCPD
HON. VIVIAN MONSON-ROJO - Provincial Prosecutor
______________________________________ - DepEd School Principal
___________________________________ - Civil Society Organizations

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

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

11.1 strengthen the coordination among public and private service providers in
addressing the needs of victim-survivors of gender-based sexual harassment; and

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

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

Issued this ____ day of _______ 2023 at Barangay ________, Mendez-Nuñ ez, Cavite.

PUNONG BARANGAY