Below is an indepth examination of the legal recourse available to individuals who have been victims of physical assault. Basically, call for Barangay.They'll ask you take a medical examination to confirm physical abuse. Starting over after intimate partner abuse can be the most courageous thing you do. We are a safe place and a source of hope. It depends on the circumstances. Assault is an act that places a reasonable person in fear of imminent physical harm. Safe place for all survivors of abuse to connect and share while inspiring and encouraging each other in this journey of healing. The primary statute addressing domestic violence in the Philippines is Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. Domestic violence is violence or other abuse that occurs in a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation.