Establishment of VAWC Desk & Focal Person
Establishment of VAWC Desk & Focal Person
Establishment of VAWC Desk & Focal Person
PROVINCE OF RIZAL
Municipality of Rodriguez
Office of the Punong Barangay
Omega 1 Subdivision, Brgy. Rosario, Rodriguez, Rizal
WHEREAS, the state condemns discrimination against women in all forms and pursue by all
appropriate means and without delay of eliminating discrimination against women. The state
shall accord women and children protection, rights and opportunities available to every
member society.
WHEREAS, Chapter IV, Section 9, Protection from the violence of the same Act. Provides for the
establishment of a Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Desk in every barangay
to ensure that violence against women and children cases are fully addressed.
WHEREAS, Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-2 of DILG, DepEd, DOH and Philippine
Commission on Women provides the guidelines and procedures pursuant to provision of the
implementing Rules and Regulation RA 9710 that there is a need to establish VAWC Desk in
every local government unit and designating officer thereat.
Section I. Establishment of Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) DESK in
the Barangay of Rosario and designating MARY GRACE DELA ROCA as VAWC Desk Officer.
This Executive Order shall take effect immediately and any other prior issuances is hereby
repealed, modified and amended accordingly.
ERIC T. JACINTO
Punong Barangay