c) The intention is only to document the incident and possibly warn the perpetrator. Documentation: Are you able to share GBV data during ECQ period? Can u share with CHR your data The LGU has expressed the willingness to share their data with the CHR Caraga upon request. The PAO, on the other hand, can share only the number of VAW cases received by their office and maintained that it has restrictions in the sharing of information regarding details of the cases they handle for the purpose of maintaining strict confidentiality in dealing with clients and their cases. RECOMMENDATIONS: > Considering the challenges posed by the covid 19 pandemic and the ensuing new normal, what are your recommendations on ensuring prompt and effective response to GBV. 1. Realization of a coordinating body, like the RIACAT or the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking that will spearhead GBV concerns. This can be represented among barangay and city levels with experts like medical doctors that can give sufficient medical information of victims. 2. Strengthen GAD Councils and programs. 3. Creation of a portal so that information will be centralized and will reach remote and interior areas. At the same time LGU and RLAs with same thrust can log in and input GBV data. By this mechanism we can tap partners to get a massive dissemination of information especially with this health emergency, we need to aggressively publicize the access and sharing of information thru this mechanism. > Do you feel that enough guidance have been provided by the national government in ensuring uninterrupted GBV response during pandemic. What are your recommendations to improve response? As to the experience from the GAD focal of Butuan city government, the DSWD and CHR’s efforts are visible even in the context of pandemic. Hotline numbers were maximized by them thru follow ups and initiatives were done to respond GBV victims. The frequent follow ups is undeniably evident thus there is no chance of neglect in addressing GBV. Apart from the written reports, oversight agencies are really active in the same concern while facing the health emergency. > Other recommendations for the CHR as the gender ombud as mandated by the magna Carta of women.