January 5, 2009

Coun. Jesse Cruz

ABC President
City of Mandaluyong

Dear Coun. Cruz,

During the celebration of Anti-violence against women last November 2008, this representation together with
Coun. Baby Pillas and our DSWD chief Ms. Mila Lagaran attended the celebration and there the importance of
barangay participation in the prevention and intervention of any violence against women were the main focus.
Specifically, the discussion and presentation revolved around the significance of every barangay to be
knowledgeable and equipped with the issuance of Barangay Protection Order (BPO).

In this light, I would want to share the information that we have gathered. Attached in this letter are the
pamphlet and a flowchart on the conduct of BPO for our implementors’ easy understanding. For an more in
depth appreciation of this principle, may I also suggest that the assistance of our Legal Department headed by
Atty. Voltaire San Pedro for a possible lecture or training be involved since it is one of their department’s
programs to promote community involvement and information dissemination on new laws. May I also request
that the pamphlets and posters be reproduced for the consumption of every barangays.

Please see attachment for your guidance. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Coun. Cheche Pablo Santos

Chairperson, Committee on women, Family and Social Services
January 5, 2009

Atty. Volatire San Pedro

City Legal Officer
City of Mandaluyong

Dear Atty. San Pedro,

During the celebration of Anti-violence against women last November 2008, this representation together with
Coun. Baby Pillas and our DSWD chief Ms. Mila Lagaran attended the celebration and there the importance of
barangay participation in the prevention and intervention of any violence against women were the main focus.
Specifically, the discussion and presentation revolved around the significance of every barangay to be
knowledgeable and equipped with the issuance of Barangay Protection Order (BPO).

In this light, I would want to share the information that we have gathered. Attached in this letter, are the
pamphlet and a flowchart on the conduct of BPO for our implementors’ easy understanding. I shall also be
endorsing these materials to the Liga ng mga Barangay President Jesse Cruz for a smooth coordination if in the
event they ask your office’s assistance for an in-depth understanding of this principle through your programs
on information dissemination and in capacitating our barangay service-providers with the legalities and proper
implementation of BPO.

Please see attachment for your guidance. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Coun. Cheche Pablo Santos

Chairperson, Committee on women, Family and Social Services