REPUBLIC ACT NO.

9262 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE ANTI-VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN (VAWC) ACT OF 2004”
QUESTIONS

A. ESSAY TYPE

1. Briefly explain “Battered Woman Syndrome” as defined in R. A. 9262.

ANSWER: It is a scientifically defined pattern of psychological and behavioral

symptoms found in women living in battering relationships as a result of
cumulative abuse.

2. Ana had a romantic relationship with John, which resulted in the birth of Princess,
an illegitimate child. John freely acknowledged the paternity of Princess.
However, Ana’s relationship with John turned sour as the latter had an affair with
a younger woman. When Princess was just about one year old, John stopped
giving support, prompting Ana to file a case for support, which was eventually
granted. This notwithstanding, John still refused to give support for her and
Princess. As such, Ana was constrained to file a criminal case against John. Is
John liable for violation of RA 9262? Explain.

ANSWER: Yes. John is liable for violation of RA 9262 for his refusal to provide
support to his child. Economic abuse may include the deprivation of support of a
common child of the man-accused and the woman-victim, whether such common
child is legitimate or not.

B. TRUE OR FALSE

1. Battered woman syndrome (BWS) is characterized by a “cycle of violence”,

which is made up of five (5) phases. (False- three (3) phases only)
2. Rights of Victims in VAWC include additional 10 day paid leave from work
(True)
3. The woman victim of violence shall be entitled to the custody and support of
her child/children. Children below seven (7) years old older but with mental or
physical disabilities shall automatically be given to the mother, with right to
support, unless the court finds compelling reasons to order otherwise. (True)
3. A casual acquaintance or ordinary socialization between two individuals in a
business or social context is a dating relationship. (False)

4. No mediation or conciliation of acts of VAWC in the barangay. (True)

6. Attempting to cause the woman or her child physical harm and placing the woman or
her child in fear of imminent physical harm are acts punishable under RA 9262 (True)
7.  Causing physical harm to the woman or her child and threatening to cause the
woman or her child physical harm are not punishable under RA 9262. (False)

8. Inflicting or threatening to inflict physical harm on oneself for the purpose of

controlling her actions or decisions is punishable under RA 9262 (True)

9. Causing or attempting to cause the woman or her child to engage in any sexual
activity which does not constitute rape, by force or threat of force, physical harm, or
through intimidation directed against the woman or her child or her/his immediate family
is punishable under RA 9262. (True)

10. Causing mental or emotional anguish, public ridicule or humiliation to the woman or
her child, including, but not limited to, repeated verbal and emotional abuse, and denial
of financial support or custody of minor children of access to the woman's child/children
is not punishable under RA 9262. (False)

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Under RA 9262, "Dating relationship" refers to a:

a. a single sexual act which may or may not result in the bearing of a common
child.

b. refers to a scientifically defined pattern of psychological and behavioral

symptoms found in women living in battering relationships as a result of
cumulative abuse.

c. refers to a situation wherein the parties live as husband and wife without the
benefit of marriage or are romantically involved over time and on a continuing
basis during the course of the relationship. A casual acquaintance or ordinary
socialization between two individuals in a business or social context is not a
dating relationship.

2. Under RA 9262, “Sexual relations" refers to

a. a single sexual act which may or may not result in the bearing of a
common child.

b. refers to a scientifically defined pattern of psychological and behavioral

symptoms found in women living in battering relationships as a result of
cumulative abuse.

c. refers to a situation wherein the parties live as husband and wife without
the benefit of marriage or are romantically involved over time and on a
 continuing basis during the course of the relationship. A casual
acquaintance or ordinary socialization between two individuals in a
business or social context is not a dating relationship.

3. Under RA 9262, a protection order is an order issued for the purpose of

a. refers to any home or institution maintained or managed by the

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or by any other
agency or voluntary organization accredited by the DSWD for the
purposes of this Act or any other suitable place the resident of which is
willing temporarily to receive the victim.

b. preventing further acts of violence against a woman or her child and

granting other necessary relief. 

c. refers to an act of inflicting physical harm upon the woman or her child
resulting to the physical and psychological or emotional distress.

4. Refers to a scientifically defined pattern of psychological and behavioral

symptoms found in women living in battering relationships as a result of
cumulative abuse.

a. Battery

b. Battered Woman Syndrome

c. Economic abuse

5. Refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional

suffering of the victim such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment,
stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, repeated verbal abuse
and mental infidelity. It includes causing or allowing the victim to witness the
physical, sexual or psychological abuse of a member of the family to which the
victim belongs, or to witness pornography in any form or to witness abusive injury
to pets or to unlawful or unwanted deprivation of the right to custody and/or
visitation of common children.
a. Psychological violence
b. Economic abuse
 c. Sexual violence

6. A petition for protection order may be filed by any of the following:

a. the offended party and parents or guardians of the offended party;
b. ascendants, descendants or collateral relatives within the fourth civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity
c. all of the above

7. Violence against women and their children refers to any act or a series of acts
committed by any person against a woman who is:
a. his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or
had a sexual or dating relationship,
b. or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether
legitimate or illegitimate, 
c. All of the above

8. Engaging in purposeful, knowing, or reckless conduct, personally or through

another, that alarms or causes substantial emotional or psychological distress to
the woman or her child. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following
acts:
a. Stalking or following the woman or her child in public or private places;
b. Peering in the window or lingering outside the residence of the woman or her
child;
c. all of the above

9. Acts falling under RA 9262 shall prescribe within a period of:

a. 15 years, all others, 20 years
b. 10 years, all others, 20 years
c. 30 years, all others, 20 years

10. What are the kinds of Protection Orders under RA 9262?

a. Temporary Protection Orders, Barangay Protection Orders

b. Permanent Protection Orders, and Barangay Protection Orders only

c. All of the above

MATCHING TYPE

1. Issued by Punong Barangay effective for 15 days only (E)

2. Issued by the Court on the day of filing effective for 30 days (extendible) (A)

3. Issued after notice and hearing; priority over all other proceedings such as
election cases, habeas corpus, and cases of children (G)
4. Refers to a scientifically defined pattern of psychological and behavioral
symptoms found in women living in battering relationships as a result of
cumulative abuse (F)

5. Refers to acts that include bodily or physical harm (B)

6. Shall provide rehabilitative counseling and treatment of perpetrators (C)

7. Liberally construed to promote the protection and safety of victims of VAWC (H)

8. Refers to acts that make or attempt to make a woman financially dependent

which includes, but is not limited to withdrawal of financial support or preventing
the victim from engaging in any legitimate profession, occupation, business or
activity (I)

9. Violence against women and their children shall be considered a public offense
which may be prosecuted upon the filing of a complaint by any citizen having
personal knowledge of the circumstances involving the commission of the crime.
(J)
10. Shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over cases of violence against
women and their children under this law. (K)

A. Permanent Protection Order

B. Physical Violence
C. DSWD
D. DPWH
E. Barangay Protection Order
F. Battered Woman Syndrome
G. Temporary Protection Order
H. Statutory Construction
I. Economic Abuse
J. Public Crime
K. Regional Trial Court designated as a Family Court

COMPLETION TYPE

1. "Violence against women and their children" refers to any act or a series of acts
committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or
against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating
relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether
legitimate or illegitimate, within or without the family abode, which result in or is
likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic
abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or
arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
2. "Physical Violence" refers to acts that include bodily or physical harm
3. "Psychological violence" refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause
mental or emotional suffering of the victim such as but not limited to intimidation,
harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, repeated
verbal abuse and mental infidelity. It includes causing or allowing the victim to
witness the physical, sexual or psychological abuse of a member of the family to
which the victim belongs, or to witness pornography in any form or to witness
abusive injury to pets or to unlawful or unwanted deprivation of the right to
custody and/or visitation of common children.

4. "Economic abuse" refers to acts that make or attempt to make a woman

financially dependent which includes, but is not limited to withdrawal of financial
support or preventing the victim from engaging in any legitimate profession,
occupation, business or activity.

5.  "Battered Woman Syndrome" refers to a scientifically defined pattern of

psychological and behavioral symptoms found in women living in battering
relationships as a result of cumulative abuse.

6. Protection order is an order issued under this act for the purpose of preventing
further acts of violence against a woman or her child.

7. Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) refers to the protection order issued by the
court on the date of filing of the application after ex parte determination that such
order should be issued.

8. Permanent Protection Order (PPO) refers to protection order issued by the court
after notice and hearing.

9. Barangay Protection Orders (BPOs) refer to the protection order issued by

the Punong Barangay ordering the perpetrator to desist from committing acts
under RA 9262.

10. DSWD shall provide rehabilitative counseling and treatment of perpetrators.