Issues, Concerns and Challenges Through this FGD, participants of the women NGOs, CGOs and government service provider representatives identified several issues, concerns, and challenges related to the current situation in relation to GBV prior and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The following details below are the several issues, concerns and challenges raised during the FGD: Women NGOs and CGOs ● Most problems in the community were about financial assistance for their children, psychological abuse, verbal abuse and physical abuse. ● Inadequate knowledge and access to information, law and rights of women. ● Lack of awareness and promotion about Gender-based violence. ● Complainants/victims withdraw their complaints. Government Service Providers ● Lack of personnel and manpower in response to GBV. ● Poor communication with some barangay/officials. ● Lack of support from the barangay level ● Victims’ oftenly exit during intervention formal helping process (They were afraid to pursue charges with their family member which is the perpetrator). ● Poor cooperation from family member of the victim. Best Practices Barangay Malpitic, City of San Fernando, Pampanga For efficient and effective administration in the barangay, the Barangay Chairman appointed or designated personnels who are committed and dedicated to perform their duties and willing to serve The following are the best practices of Barangay Malpitic: Page 16 of 19