vawc

1. Maria's ex-boyfriend sends her threatening messages every night and posts humiliating things about her online. Which type of abuse is this under RA 9262?

• Physical abuse

• Psychological abuse

• Economic abuse

• Economic abuse
  D. Sexual abuse

Anna wants to file a VAWC case. Her abuser is her girlfriend with whom she used to live and had a romantic relationship. Can she file a case under RA 9262?

• No, because the law only applies to male offenders

• Yes, because lesbian relationships are covered

• No, because they are not legally married

• Yes, but only if they have a child

Louie took his wife's ATM card and started controlling all her expenses, including refusing to give her money for her medications. This can be classified as:

• Normal financial control in marriage

• Physical abuse

• Economic abuse

• Justifiable action under the Family Code

A barangay official receives a complaint of repeated verbal humiliation by a husband. What should the official do first under RA 9262?

• Dismiss the case due to lack of physical injury

• Issue a Barangay Protection Order (BPO)

• Mediate between the spouses

• Refer it to the police directly

A woman fears her live-in partner might hurt her soon based on his violent threats. She hasn’t been physically harmed yet. Can she seek protection?

• No, unless physical harm has occurred

• Yes, imminent threats are enough

• Only if she has bruises as evidence

• Only after police verification

Which of the following acts would NOT be considered a violation under RA 9262?

• Locking one’s wife in the room to prevent her from attending work

• Publicly embarrassing a woman over her past relationships

• Refusing to sleep in the same room due to a fight

• Forcing a child to watch obscene material

A mother slaps her child in public and yells insults, causing emotional trauma. Under RA 9262, this could be considered:

• A valid parental discipline

• A form of psychological and physical abuse

• Not covered since the child is legitimate

• Only punishable under the Child Protection Law

A judge learns the abuser was intoxicated during the incident. Can the abuser use this as a defense under RA 9262?

• No, intoxication is never a valid defense

• Yes, if he was unconscious of his actions

• Yes, but only in the absence of physical harm

• It depends on whether the abuse was planned

A woman suffering from Battered Woman Syndrome retaliates and harms her abuser. What does RA 9262 say about this?

• She must prove self-defense

• She will still be criminally liable

• She can be exempted from criminal liability

• She must present medical certification only

Who can file a complaint under RA 9262?

• Any concerned citizen or family member

• Only the victim

• Only the victim or the police

• DSWD