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LGU - Managed Safeway Houses / Residential Care Units / Temporary Shelters for Victims - Survivors of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) and Other Gender-Based Violence

Section 40 of RA No. 9262, also known as the "Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004," emphasizes the crucial role of Local Government Units (LGUs) ii offering essential programs and services for victims of VAWC and other gender-based violence. These services encompass temporary shelters, counseling, psycho-social support, and livelihood assistance, among other forms of assistance.

Furthermore, Section 27 o f RA No. 11930, or the "Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act," underlines the responsibility of LGUs, particularly their City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices, to provide support services to victims of any form of child sexual abuse or exploitation and their families. This includes access to emergency shelter or suitable housing.

In line with our Department's ongoing efforts to catalog LGU-managed safe way houses, residential care units, and temporary shelters for VAWC victims and those affected by gender-based violence across the country, all DILG Regional Directors, in coordination with local government officials are directed to conduct an inventory 

Legal Bases / References

• Unnumbered Memo 2023.10.24 Inventory of LGU Managed Safe Way Houses Residential Care Units Temporary Shelters for Victims Survivors of Violence Against Women and Children and Other Gender Based Violence

• Advisory 2023.10.18 Inventory of the LGU Managed Safe Way Houses Residential Care Units Temporary Shelters Against Women and Children and Other Gender Based Violence