ORIENTATION ON BARANGAY VAW DESK

PERCILINA S. MILLARE
Provincial GAD Focal Person
DILG Albay
Outline of the Presentation
I. Background and Legal Bases of Barangay VAW DESK
II. Establishment of Barangay VAW Desk
III. Functions of Barangay VAW Desk
IV. Protocols and Procedures
V. Allocation of Fund for VAW Desk Operation
VI. Generation of Data and Reporting
VII. Advocacy and Information Plan
VIII.Monitoring and Evaluation
Background and Legal Bases of Barangay VAW DESK

• RA 9262 enacted on March 04, 2004 “An act defining Violence

Against Women and Their Children, Providing for Protective
Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties therefore and for
Other Purposes”.
• RA 9710 otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Women (MCW)
was enacted into law on August 14, 2009. Among its provisions
is the establishment of a Violence Against Women (VAW)
Desk as specified under Section 9 (D) of the law and the
Designation of a VAW Desk Officer as provided under Section
12 (D), Rule IV of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
Background and Legal Bases of Barangay VAW DESK

• DILG-DSWD-DOH-DepEd-PCW Joint Memorandum Circular

No 2010-02 dated December 9, 2010 provides for the
Guidelines and Procedures in the Establishment of a VAW
Desk in Every Barangay, to ensure that all forms of violence
against women cases are fully addressed in a gender-
responsive manner.
Background and Legal Bases of Barangay VAW DESK

• DILG issued a Memorandum Circular 2017-114 dated August

30, 2017 “GUIDELINES IN MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF VIOLENCE AGAINTS WOMEN (VAW)
DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY”
What is VAW and Barangay VAW Desk?

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What is VAW and Barangay VAW Desk?
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What is VAW and Barangay VAW Desk?
Establishment of Barangay VAW Desk
Establishment of Barangay VAW Desk
Establishment of Barangay VAW Desk
Functions of Barangay VAW Desk

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

2. Record the number of gender-based violence handled by the barangay and submit
a quarterly report on all cases of VAW to the DILG City/Municipal Field Office and
the City/Municipal Social Welfare Development Office (C/MSWDO);
3. Keep VAW case records confidential and secured, and ensure that only authorized
personnel can access it;
4. Assist victims of VAW in securing Barangay Protection Order (BPO) and access
necessary services;
Functions of Barangay VAW Desk
5. Develop the barangay’s gender-responsive plan in addressing gender-based
violence, including support services, capacity building and referral system;

6. Coordinate with and refer cases to government agencies, nongovernment

organizations (NGOs),institutions, and other service providers as necessary;

7. Address other forms of abuse committed against women, especially senior

citizens, women with disabilities, and other marginalized groups;

8. Lead advocacies on the elimination of VAW in the community; and

9. Perform other related functions as may be assigned.

Qualilties of a VAW Desk Officer

 Sensitive to the situation and needs of the victim-survivors

 Committed
 Passionate in helping the victim-survivors
 Responsive without being judgmental
 Willing to learn and be trained
 Honest and efficient in using the budget
 Resourceful in providing the needs of victim-survivors
Protocols and Procedures
What is done when a victim-survivor seeks help from the VAW Desk?
STEP 1
Make sure that the victim-survivor is:
• comfortable;
• in a safe and private room or area; and
• given water and other immediate needs such as food, first aid, and
clothing.
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Allocation of Fund for VAW Desk Operation
Generation of Data and Reporting

Proper recordkeeping and regular reporting by the

VAW Desk Officer are important to keep track of VAW
incidents and to generate data. The relevant data will
help in determining and developing needed remedies,
effective advocacy programs, and better laws and
policies addressing VAW.
Generation of Data and Reporting

In recording VAW cases, the The VAW Desk must keep

client and the VAW Desk
Officer have to use logbooks.
The VAW desk officer has to
then fill out the VAW DocS
intake form to ensure that
the cases are reflected in the
system.
two
logbooks. One is to record
cases in violation of RA 9262
while the other logbook is for
recording other VAW related
and cases involving children.
Generation of Data and Reporting

All records pertaining to

cases of violence against
women and their children,
including those in the
barangay, shall be held
confidential.
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VAW
REFERRAL FORM
DOCS
REFE Case No. ____________ Date of Referral ____________________
RRAL To: ______________________________________________________________________
FORM Address __________________________________________________________________
Contact Person ____________________________________________________________
Name of Client ____________________________________________________________
Age ______ Sex _______ Address _____________________________________________
Name of Family/Guardian______________________________ Contact No._____________
Address___________________________________________________________________
Reason/s for Referral _______________________________________________________
Specific Service/s Requested _________________________________________________
Please refer to attached report/ intake form/case summary for more information.

Feedback requested and send to Referring Party/Agency:

__________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone No. __________________________ Landline No. _______________________
Email address: __________________________ Fax No. ___________________________
Contact Person ____________________________________________________________

Referred by:
____________________________________ ___________________________
Signature over Printed Name Designation
VAW
DOCS
Case No. _______ Date ___________________
FEED
BACK
FOR Name of Client: ___________________Age:_________________ Sex:
M ________Address:___________________________________________
Date referred: __________________Referred to:__________________________________________________
Service/s S e r v i c e / s Names of Ot h e r Client’s
Requested Provided service pertinent satisfaction
provider/s informat ion feedback
and Inclusive dates of provision such as (Only
designation problem/ for case
s managers)
encountered

Initial Update
 Republic of the Philippines
Province of __________
City/Municipality __________
BPO Barangay __________

APPLIC APPLICATION FOR BARANGAY PROTECTION ORDER

ATION
FORM 1. NAME OF APPLICANT: ____________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ________
ADDRESS: ___________________________ TEL. NO.: _______
RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM/S: ____________________ OCCUPATION: _____________

2. NAME OF VICTIM/S: _______________________ DATE/S OF BIRTH: ________

ADDRESS: ____________________________ TEL. NO.: ______
OCCUPATION/SOURCE OF INCOME: ____________________
CIVIL STATUS: __ Single __ Married __ Widow __ Separated __ LegallySeparated

3. NAME/S OF CHILDREN: DATE/S OF BIRTH: SEX:

___________________ _______________ ___
___________________ _______________ ___
OTHER CHILDREN UNDER HER CARE: DATE/S OF BIRTH: SEX:
 4. NAME OF RESPONDENT: _______________DATE OF BIRTH:_________
ADDRESS: _____________________________ TEL. NO.: ______
BPO SEX: ___ OCCUPATION/SOURCE OF INCOME: ________________
CIVIL STATUS: __ Single __ Married __ Widow/er __ Separated__ Legally Separated
APPLIC
ATION 5. RELATIONSHIP OF VICTIM TO RESPONDENT:
FORM __ Wife __ Former Wife __ Live-in Relationship
__ Dating Relationship __ Sexual Relationship

6. ACTS COMPLAINED OF: __ Threats __ Physical Injuries

DESCRIPTION:________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
7. DATE/S OF COMMISSION: ______________________
8. PLACE/S OF COMMISSION: _____________________
9. If applicant is not the victim, state the circumstances of consent:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
BPO
Applicant ________________ Date____________
APPLIC Signature Over Printed Name
ATION
FORM VERIFICATION OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY
I certify that the applicant for BPO who personally appeared before me is a bonafide
resident of this barangay and is the same person who supplied all the above information and
attest to the correctness of said information.

_______________________
Punong Barangay
Signature over Printed Name
Date Issued:
 Republic of the Philippines
Province of __________
City/Municipality __________
Barangay __________

BARANGAY PROTECTION ORDER

NAME OF RESPONDENT: ________________________________

ADDRESS : __________________________________________

ORDER

________________________________applied BPO on __________________ under oath

Stating that :

BPO
FORM After having heard the application and the witnesses and evidence, the undersigned
hereby issues this BPO ordering you to immediately cease and desist from causing or
threathening to cause physical harm to _________________
_____________________________ and/or her child/children namely:
____________________________ ________________________________
____________________________ ________________________________

This BPO is effective for 15 days from receipt.

VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER IS PUNISHABLE BY LAW

_______________________
Punong Barangay
(Signature over printed name)
Date Issued:________________________
Copy received by:____________________
(Signature over printed name)
Date Received:_____________________

Served by:___________________________
(Signature over printed name)

ATTESTATION
(In case the Punong Barangay is unavailable)

I hereby attest that Punong Barangay ________________________ was unavailable to act on

Application for Barangay Protection No. _________ filed by _________________ on _________
at ________ a.m/p.m and issue such order.

__________________________
Barangay Kagawad
(Signature over printed name)
Advocacy and Information Plan

The Barangay VAW Desk should:

• Develop the barangay’s gender-responsive plan in
addressing gender-based violence, including support
services,capacity building and referral system and
• Lead advocacies on the elimination of VAW in the
community.
Advocacy and Information Plan
Top four advocacy and
information campaigns that can
be done in the
barangays:
1. Organize Pulong Barangay in
partnership with other
government units, NGOs,and the
academe.
2. Maximize the use of social
media, local media such as
bulletin boards, film viewings
about VAW, or any GAD-related
issues and radio discussions on
VAW.
3. Network with schools, women’s
organizations, and other
stakeholders in the community.
4. Maximize local or community
events.
Monitoring and Evaluation
DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2017-114
dated August 30, 2017

GUIDELINES IN MONITORING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF

VIOLENCE AGAINTS WOMEN (VAW) DESK IN EVERY
BARANGAY
DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2017-114 dated August 30, 2017

PURPOSE:

to provide the LGUs and other concerned entities the guidelines and
monitoring tool in assessing the functionality of barangay VAW
Desk
 FUNCTIONALITY INDICATORS:

1. Establishment of VAW Desk

- VAW Desk officer
- VAW Desk room
2. Resources
- basic equipment, furniture,
vehicle or transportation
expenses
- supplies and first aid kit
- monitoring tools
- references
 FUNCTIONALITY INDICATORS:

3. Policies, Plans and Budget

- VAW Desk budget incorporated in the
approved Brgy. GAD Plan and
Budget (BGPB)

4. Accomplishment
- Annual Accomplishment Report
based on BGPB; discussed in
the State of Brgy. Address (SOBA)
- Quarterly accomplishment
reports- submitted to
C/MSWDO and C/MLGOO
 MONITORING AND EVALUATION TEAM:

Creation of Municipal Inter-Agency Monitoring Team

Composition:
Chairperson: C/Municipal Local Gov’t. Operations Officer
Co-Chairperson: C/MSWDO
Members : C/M PNP WCPDO
C/M Health Officer
Three (3) representatives from LGU
women civil society organizations
 Allocation of Funds for Monitoring

Funds for monitoring the functionality of Barangay

VAW Desks shall be charged against the GAD Fund of
the city/municipality.
 Indicators and Rating

INDICATORS RATING
Establishment 20%
Resources 20%
Policies, Plans and Budget 20%
Accomplishment 40%
TOTAL 100%
 LEVEL OF FUNCTIONALITY:

INDICATOR RATING

BASIC 20% and below

PROGRESSIVE 21% to 50%
MATURE 51% to 80%
IDEAL 81% to 100%
 PERIOD COVERED AND FREQUENCY OF ASSESSMENT

Monitoring of Barangay VAW Desk functionality

shall be conducted annually or every first quarter
of the ensuing year. The period to be assessed
shall be the previous year.
Thank you 