Anything One Should Know About Protection Orders
image taken from www.pinterest.com What is a protection order? It is an order issued under Republic Act No. 9262 for the purpose of preventing further acts of violence against a woman or her child specified in this Act and granting other necessary relief. The relief granted under a protection order serve the purpose of safeguarding the victim from further harm, minimizing any disruption in the victim's daily life, and facilitating the opportunity and ability of the victim to independently regain control over her life. What are the protection orders that may be issued? 1. Barangay Protection Order (BPO) 2. Temporary Protection Order (TPO) 3. Permanent Protection Order (PPO) Who is the offended party of this Act? The following are the offended party: 1. A woman who is: a. the wife of the offender; b. former wife of the offender; c. with whom the offender has or had a sexual or dating relationship; d. with whom t