Breaking the Silence, Seeking Justice in Intimate Partner Violence in the Philippines: A Review on the Implementation of Republic Act 9262
Author(s): The Women Working Together to Stop Violence Against Women/Amnesty International – Philippines (2009)

This report assesses the implementation of Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, a law in the Philippines which defines violence against women by their intimate partners as a public crime. From 2006 to 2008, interviews and focus group discussions involving 54 respondents, including eight women survivors, were conducted throughout the country.  The study concludes that, while the act is powerful and broad in scope, its implementation is faulty. Gaps in the legal system and the inability of national agencies and local government units to provide resources inhibit women and their children from accessing full protection. The report thus recommends standard monitoring and documentation, transparent allocation of funds, and awareness intensification.

Republic Act 9208: The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of  2003

Republic Act 9262: The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004

Republic Act 8972: The Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000

Republic Act 7610: The Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act of 1992