There was 20 overall beneficiaries that was trained by TESDA. Most of the participants of their programs conducted were Women especially mothers and it also includes the participation of men. The focal person for Gender Awareness and Development is also a Barangay Kagawad and the Barangay VAW Desk Person. Also, when the focal person is not around the alternate focal person would be the Barangay Chairman and other available Barangay Officials. D. Mercedes. The community is situated at the eastern part of the City of Zamboanga and is 12.75 kilometers away that will take 15-20 mins according to the barangay profile, but in reality, 30 minutes ride from the city proper. With a total land area of 1, 288.56 hectares, 30% of its are composed of rice fields while, 68% is distributed among crop lands such as, coconut trees, bananas, mangoes of different varieties, other fruit trees and some residential houses, 2% is the coastal area. Two percent of the area is Sitio Mulu-muluan, the southern portion of Barangay Mercedes. It is bounded by Barangay Talabaan on the east, Barangay Zambowood on the North West, and Barangay Culianan and Barangay Pasobolong on north. The reported cases are first logged in. In the log book they have separated a sheet for the VAW victim only then after that the victim will undergo counselling which is conducted by the focal person. They also issue restraining order for the offender. They have temporary shelter for the victims they call it VAW Room with complete facilities like folding bed, sofa, rice cooker, water dispenser, refrigerator and extra clothing donated by ZABIDA NGO through proposal of the barangay. They also constructed separated room for husband/offender. MERCEDES BARANGAY HALL The barangay VAW Desk Officials have attended trainings but have not echoed this in the barangays. These are Gender Sensitivity Training, 4RS Training, Gender and Development Training, Seminars on RA 9262 Anti-Violence Against Women, on RA 11313 Safe Spaces Act, RA 7877 Anti Sexual Harassment 26