II. RECOMMENDATIONS ▪ DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT – XII (DILG-XII) i. DA-BFAR XII to ensure the inclusion of programs, projects, and services related to women fisherfolks to the Coastal Resource Management Plan (CRMP) of the LGUs. ii. LGUs to conduct gender analysis in order to transparently identify the problems and concerns affecting women fisherfolks with attached MOVs to be submitted to the Department. iii. DILG to ensure the submission of GAD Accomplishment Report to check whether the gender issues identified were addressed or not. iv. DILG to ensure that LGUs strengthen their GAD M&E Team. ▪ BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES – XII (BFAR-XII) i. Empower more women fisherfolks in financial management although the USAID Oceans already conducted a training to selected women fisherfolks in Sarangani and General Santos City. ii. Technical assistance and access to Microfinancing Institutions. ▪ OFFICE OF THE CITY AGRICULTURIST - LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY i. Appropriate funds for programs and projects responsive to the needs of the women fisherfolks. ii. Organize women fisherfolks iii. Assist women fisherfolks in accessing capital and technical skills enhancement for livelihood activities. iv. Incorporate gender-related policies into the City Fisheries Code. 14 | Situation of Women Fisherfolks and Women and Girls at Risk of Trafficking and other Forms of GBV during COVD-19 Pandemic and the New Normal