RA 9262: Anti-Violence Against Women Quiz

Acts involving bodily or physical harm.

Acts of a sexual nature.

Acts causing mental or emotional suffering, like intimidation or verbal abuse.

Acts creating financial dependence on the victim.

Inflicting physical harm leading to distress.

Psychological and behavioural symptoms from cumulative abuse.

Following or watching someone without justification.

Living as couple without marriage or romantic involvement over time.

Penalties for attempted, frustrated, or consummated violence against women and children, categorized by severity of injury and act.

Physical harm resulting in 'prision mayor' penalty under the Revised Penal Code.

Physical harm resulting in 'prision correccional' penalty under the Revised Penal Code.

Physical harm resulting in 'arresto mayor' penalty under the Revised Penal Code.

Threatening violence against a woman or child. Penalty is less severe than causing the harm.

Protection Orders issued by the court after a hearing, aimed at safeguarding victims of violence.

The Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children, composed of key government agencies working together to address VAWC.

The Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) heads the IAC-VAWC.

The DSWD and local government units (LGUs) provide temporary shelters, counseling, recovery programs, and livelihood assistance to VAWC victims.

The Department of Health (DOH) provides medical assistance to victims of violence against women and their children.

Victims of VAWC are entitled to 10 days of paid leave in addition to existing paid leave benefits.

Barangay officials and law enforcers are obligated to report VAWC incidents to the PNP Women and Child Protection Desks.

Providing opportunities, services and respecting human rights to enable women to actively participate in all aspects of development.

Threatening to take away a woman's or child's right to see or live with family.

Withdrawing money from a woman or child that's legally owed, or providing them with inadequate funding.

Blocking a woman from pursuing her career, job, or business.

Threatening or causing harm to oneself to control a woman's actions.

Forcing or threatening a woman or child to engage in sexual activity that's unwanted but not considered rape.

The punishment is Prision correccional, which is a prison sentence of 6 months and 1 day to 6 years.

The punishment is Arresto mayor, which is imprisonment for 1 month and 1 day to 6 years.

The punishment is Prision mayor, which is imprisonment for more than 6 years up to 12 years.

The perpetrator faces imprisonment of 'prision mayor', which ranges from 6 years and 1 day to 12 years, for causing emotional distress by actions like stalking or damaging property. This can be aggravated if the victim is pregnant or the acts are committed in the presence of a child, leading to the maximum penalty being applied.

Apart from imprisonment, the perpetrator is required to pay a significant fine of Php 100,000 to Php 300,000. They must also undergo mandatory psychological counseling or psychiatric treatment and report their progress to the court.

RA 9262 provides three types of protection orders: Barangay Protection Order (BPO), Temporary Protection Order (TPO), and Permanent Protection Order (PPO). These orders aim to shield the victim from further harm and ensure their safety.

Individuals who have experienced or witnessed violence can file for protection orders. This includes the victim themself, their parents or guardians, relatives, social workers, police officers, barangay officials, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and even concerned citizens.

TPO and PPO are enforceable nationwide. Violating these orders can result in a hefty fine of Php 5,000 to Php 50,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months.

A TPO is a temporary protection order issued by the court immediately upon filing of the application. The court determines the need for the TPO and grants one or more reliefs, such as restraining the perpetrator or protecting the victim's property. TPOs are initially effective for 30 days.

Actions that cause mental or emotional distress, public ridicule or humiliation are classified as psychological violence under RA 9262. These actions can include stalking, entering a dwelling against someone's will, destroying property, inflicting harm to pets, engaging in harassment, or creating a hostile environment.

If acts of psychological violence are committed while the victim is pregnant or in the presence of her child, the maximum sentence for the crime is applied. This highlights the vulnerability of women and children and the need for stricter protection.

A situation where a group of people is excluded from meaningful participation in society's political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.

These are groups facing significant disadvantage, often living in poverty. Examples include small farmers, fishermen, urban poor, and migrant workers.

The formal economy includes workers with regular employment contracts, while the informal economy involves self-employed individuals, occasional workers, and unpaid family workers.

The principle of men and women having equal rights and opportunities.

Policies and actions that focus on addressing disadvantages faced by women, often through preferential treatment or affirmative action.

A development approach that aims to achieve gender equality by empowering women and promoting sustainable development.

A strategy to integrate women's perspectives and experiences into all policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Policies and programs designed to reduce poverty, vulnerability, and enhance the social status and rights of all women.

A woman employee who meets certain work requirements is entitled to 2 months paid leave after surgery for gynecological issues.

Covers women victims of sexual and physical abuse, trafficking, armed conflict, and other circumstances that hinder their functioning.