EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One of the marginalized sectors identified by the Magna Carta of Women are indigenous women and girls. As Gender Ombud, the Commission on Human Rights’ work on the protection, promotion, and policy that include and cover issues of indigenous women and girls. There were several studies, sectoral monitoring, and research done by the CHR, developing recommendations to address the difficulties and challenges that women face. However, the indigenous women and girls continue to face relentless challenges in the fulfillment of their human rights. Issues previously identified persisted and are exacerbated by the existing challenges and the current crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the CHR conducted research to have a closer look on the plight of indigenous women and girls in the time of pandemic, and formulate recommendations that will substantively address the specific needs and challenges of indigenous women and girls. The Sectoral Monitoring of Indigenous Women and Girls in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic was jointly conducted by the Center for Gender Equality and Women Human Rights of the Commission on Human Rights and LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights). This commenced on April 11 and concluded on November 29, 2021. Methodology The research employed a mixed-method approach using quantitative and qualitative methods of gathering data. The respondents, composed of indigenous women and girls, participated in a hybrid session of semi-structured interviews and focused group discussion (FGD). The discussion was led by a facilitator, and the respondents’ answers to the survey questions. The responses were noted by surveyors. The methods of analysis used in the survey are quantitative and qualitative data analyses. The quantitative analysis was supported by KoBo Toolbox, an open-source data collection, management, and analysis tool. The data gathered was also analyzed through thematic and content analyses. Scope And Limitations of The Study The survey was participated by 54 indigenous women and girls from the provinces of Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon of Region X, Trento and Agusan del Sur from CARAGA Region, South Cotabato from Region XII, and Cordillera. Due to lockdown policies and COVID-19 travel restrictions, LILAK had to conduct the interview and FGDs using the video conferencing platform Zoom. The CHR regional teams were able to go on field for data gathering. Page 5 of 206