4. Promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary for the effective implementation of the Act; 5. Monitor and oversee the strict implementation of the Act; and 6. Exercise all the powers and perform such other functions necessary to attain the purposes and objectives of the Act. f) Conduct of research to include the integrated approach to eliminate VAWC, nature and root causes of VAWC, battered woman syndrome, violence within lesbian relationships, violence committed against marginalized women, rehabilitation of VAWC perpetrators and documentation of good practices as bases for policy formulation and program development. Section 55. Reportorial Function. – The Council shall consolidate and submit to the President an annual report on the implementation of the Act. Section 56. Meetings of the Council. – The Council shall meet on a quarterly basis. Majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum to transact business. Section 57. Honoraria or Emoluments. – The members of the Council or their designated permanent representatives shall receive honoraria or emoluments as may be determined by the Council in accordance with existing budget, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Section 58. Secretariat to the Council. – The Secretariat to the Council shall have the following functions: a) Coordinate and monitor, under the direction of the Council, the implementation of the policies and guidelines promulgated by the Council; b) Assist in establishing, maintaining and managing a central database on VAWC, wherever feasible; c) Provide technical, secretariat and records keeping and other services to the Council; and d) Perform such other functions as may be directed by the Council. Section 59. Implementation at Sub-National and Local Levels. – The Council shall, as far as practicable, establish mechanisms to ensure the implementation of the law and these rules and regulations at the sub-national and local levels. Section 60. Participation of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in the Implementation of the Law. – The Council shall ensure the participation of NGOs working on VAWC to effectively implement the Act in whatever forms appropriate, including but not limited to the following:a) Formulate and implement policies and programs to eliminate VAWC; b) Conduct capacity-building activities for government personnel and share their experiences in handling VAWC cases; c) Coordinate with concerned agencies, LGUs, and other NGOs in reporting alleged perpetrators, rescuing victim-survivors of VAWC and conducting investigation, if necessary; d) Document VAWC cases; e) Disseminate related policies and guidelines to eliminate VAWC to their networks both at the local and international levels; and f) Provide services to the VAWC victim-survivors and their families. In order to ensure the effective participation of NGOs in the implementation of the Act, NGO-GO partnerships and joint projects shall be encouraged for the purpose of promoting the objectives of this Section. Section 61. Specific Duties and Responsibilities of National Government Agencies which are Members of the Council. – The following government agencies which are members of the Council, shall have, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Act to eliminate VAWC: a) Commission on Human Rights (CHR) 1. Ensure the integration of VAWC core messages in its programs and projects; 2. Conduct trainings on Gender Sensitivity, Women’s Human Rights and VAWC for all sectors, including the police, military, members of investigating agencies; 3. Develop/adopt gender-responsive procedures in handling VAWC cases including the preparation of applications for Protection Orders; 4. Develop, produce and disseminate information and education materials on women’s human rights and gender sensitivity; 5. Provide free legal assistance to victims of VAWC and other assistance under the human rights protection services including assistance in applying for BPO and protection orders in court; 6. Integrate VAWC efforts in the Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC); 7. Investigate and recommend for prosecution violations of the Act; and 8. Monitor government compliance to international human rights treaty obligations related to the elimination of violence against women and children, particularly in the provisions of
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