7. Create and implement policies that will promote inclusive access to resources and services by the different sectors in times of disasters and crisis situations​. The collected disaggregated data should enlighten policy makers on the real situation of various marginalized groups of rural women and their needs. It should pave the way for the development or reform of existing policies to address the needs of these various groups of rural women. CONCLUSION The various issues presented in this report show the wide range of challenges encountered by rural women in the Philippines. These issues were drawn from the rural women themselves, supported by desk review, with the aim of presenting a grounded and more realistic picture of their situation. The inputs of the participants, representing rural women from different sectors and geographical areas on their conditions and suggestions to address them have been all taken into account. It is hoped that these recommendations will be acted upon by responsible government agencies and groups so that the multiple burden and challenges faced by Filipino rural women can be addressed and significantly reduced. 28