GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) ( in relation to Gender Based Violence) -Prior to the pandemic what are the common forms of GBV received in your office? Common forms of GBV received before the pandemic include violations under RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 particularly economic and physical abuses. - During the pandemic and post ECQ, what are the common forms of GBV being reported in your office? Has there been and increase or decrease in reporting? ( inquire why theories behind increase of decrease) Common forms of GBV received during the pandemic still involves violations under RA 9262. For the PAO, there has been no significant increase/decrease in the complaints received by their office. The participants belly that the possible underlying reason why domestic violence persists even during the pandemic is because families are forced to stay at home 24/7. Added the financial burden brought about by the pandemic, the lockdown can easily trigger arguments and misunderstandings within and among family members. - What are the specific challenges in addressing/responding to GBV during ECQ, during GCQ?/new normal? What gaps in the refferal mechanisms have you observed? Specific challenges include:  Lack of personnel to implement the usual programs and services as agencies are operating on skeleton workforce.  Restricted movement and limited availability of transportation services to bring the agencies programs and services to the victim. - What difficult challenging cases have you encountered /responded during ECQ/during GCQ/new normal • Challenges are encountered in the referral of GBV cases due to the restrictions and strict health protocols.