3. Rescue operations (in partnership with other agencies) of victims of trafficking. 4. Linkages among different government and non-government agencies Recommendations The following are the recommendations in responding GBV : Women NGOs and CGOs ● To strengthen women organizations ● For the PNP to conduct appropriate and immmediate response The local police must continue to respond quickly and immediately ● To add personnel or VAWC desk officer for prompt response to GBV ● To provide training and seminar related to GBV, gender and development and etc. for NGOs, CGOS and barangay officials. Government Service Providers ● To address issues in relation to lack of man power or personnel of the PNP. ● To have trained officers and other employees related to GBV ● Other barangays must cooperate in reporting GBV cases and communicate effectively in response to GBV. ● The barangay officials, VAWC and WCPC office must conduct community check within the barangay and other areas of jurisdiction to see if there is any form of abuse that are not reported because of the pandemic. Page 18 of 19