The CHR and Its Mandatein the Promotion of Gender Equality & Women Empowerment
measures to the CSC or to the concerned
department of the government for its effective
implementation.
A. The CHR shall:
1. Monitor with the PCW and other
concerned agencies, compliance with the
Act. In developing indicators and issuance of
guidelines for its implementation by concerned
agencies, CHR shall ensure that the human
rights of women, including their right to nondiscrimination are guaranteed.
2. Establish guidelines and mechanisms that
will facilitate access of women to legal remedies
under the Act and related laws, and enhance
the protection and promotion of the rights of
women, especially marginalized women.
3. Assist in the filing of cases against
individuals,
agencies,
institutions,
or
establishments that violate the provisions of the
Act. For this purpose, the CHR shall:
a. Provide legal assistance such as
preparation of necessary pleadings,
referral letters, and counselling;
b. Forge Memoranda of Agreement with
Bar Associations, NGOs, law firms, and
organizations providing legal aid to
ensure adequate and competent legal
representation for complainants;
c. Accredit lawyers who will accept pro
bono cases under the Act; and
d. Create an efficient system of case
referrals to appropriate government
departments or agencies.
Victims of violations of the Magna Carta of
Women shall be considered victims of human
rights violations, and shall be entitled to other
forms of assistance available in the CHR
4. Regularly submit to Congress, copy
furnished PCW an assessment report of
compliance of the Act with its recommendations,
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which shall include any possible administrative
action. Acting on CHR’s recommendations,
the OP, the CSC, or the concerned agency
may, if necessary, issue any of the following:
(a) administrative and/or executive orders, (b)
memorandum circulars, (c) proclamations, (d)
resolutions, and other issuances.
B. The CHR en banc shall designate one
(1) Commissioner, who together with the
Women’s Human Rights Center (WHRC), shall
be primarily responsible, for the formulation of
policies, development, and implementation of
program and activities related to the promotion
and protection of human rights of women.
The Regional Offices of the Commission shall
discharge the functions of the Gender Ombud
within their respective jurisdictions and
shall implement these programs, undertake
investigations of complaints of discrimination and
violations or rights under the Act. The Barangay
Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) shall be
the support arm of these Regional Offices. Within
one (1) year from the adoption of these Rules
and Regulations, the CHR with the assistance
of the DBM shall revise the structure and
staffing pattern of the WHRC to effectively and
efficiently execute its functions. The designated
Focal Commissioner shall directly supervise the
WHRC in the performance of its functions under
the Act.
SECTION 41. Monitoring Progress and
Implementation and Impact of the Act – The PCW
in coordination with other agencies and the CHR
shall develop an effective and efficient system to
monitor and evaluate the implementation of the
Act.
Upon finding of CHR that a department, agency or
instrumentality of government, government-ownedand–controlled corporation, or local government unit
violated any provision of the Magna Carta of Women
and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, it shall
recommend sanctions under administrative law, civil
service, or other appropriate laws to the Civil Service
Commission and/or the Department of Interior and
CHR Gender Ombud Guidelines