31 ● service providers trained in sign language to facilitate interactions with PWDs ● increased trainings on VAWC IRR ● increased trainings for health professionals ● strengthened annual GAD training program ● increased trainings VAW Desk responsibilities ● compliant relief operations by LGUs ● depoliticized disaster relief operations ● needs identified in urgent cases ● instated policy on liquor consumption (liquor ban) ● food provision support ● financial aid Region 12 Recommendations by service providers: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● established barangay marriage counselors strengthened capacity of barangay officials enhanced information dissemination on GVB developed GBV center infrastructure protected social workers handling sensitive cases adequate support and salary for social workers established one stop shop for GBV managed by multidisciplinary team designated barangay VAW desk officer to handle GBV updated PNP blotter policies provision of sustainable livelihood assistance for GBV survivors incentive provisions for community members who participate in GBV activities revised GAD Code and IRR which includes a rights-based approach frequent trainings on RA 9262 and types of abuse established women and family committees adequate GAD budget functional VAW center increased information on referral mechanisms Recommendations by CSOs and local community women: ● ● ● ● ● ● protected CSOs who handle GBV cases increased knowledge of CSOs on DSWD procedures improved documentation system by CSOs increased knowledge among public on GBV laws increased public knowledge on Bastos Law trainings in child protection for CSOs