1. wife
2. former wife
3. one with whom the person has or had a
dating or sexual relationship
4. one with whom he has a common child
Child- person below 18 years of age or older
but who is unable to fully take care of
himself/herself from abuse, neglect, cruelty,
exploitation or discrimination because of a
physical or mental disability or condition.
ACT OR ACTS WHICH CONSTITUTE
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND
THEIR CHILDREN
1. offended party
2. parents or guardian
3. ascendants, descendants and other relatives
4. Social Worker
5. Police Officer
6. Punong Barangay or kagawad
7. Lawyer, counselor or therapist
8. Two (2) concerned and responsible citizens
WHERE TO APPLY FOR A PROTECTION
ORDER
Office
Files Complaint
Of the with Prosecutor
Prosecutor
PROCEDURE IN FILING
CRIMINAL CASE
Office
Preliminary
Of the Investigation
Prosecutor
Is there Files
Dismisses Information
probable
Complaint YES with proper
NO cause? court
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