suporta canamon con mi anak (Yes, but my mother said to let him be because my mother can support me and my children).” Researchers’ Observations: S26 has been a survivor of physical, psychological (verbal and emotional), and economic violence. She now lives with her parents along with her four children. Analysis: S26 spoke of her pain and suffering at first, but she eventually shared of her new life being free from the bond of her stressful marriage, with her mother as her principal supporter emotionally and financial. Survivor 27 S27 is from Sta. Maria, who is not legally married but is a live-in partner. She has two children, both of whom are girls. She recalled that the first incident when she experienced physical and emotional violence, was on June of 2020. She was slapped in the face by her partner when he was drunk. He insulted her with expletives and sneered at her. He constantly threatened her with being shamed before anyone. She was also scolded by him and by his parents. She was just silent and being patient every time he does this to her. “Tiene yo tiwala na barangay por eso no hay yo man dos pensamiento corre avisa el cosa ya sucede (I have faith in the barangay that’s why I did not think twice in running to report what has happened).” She was always willing to report the incident whenever he would do it again. “Ya reporta yo para tiene yo BPO (I reported so I could have a BPO [Barangay Protection Order].” Asked if she would file a case against him for VAW being a woman, S27 stated, “Si, pero si tiene yo cen. Pero sabe man yo onde corre y sabe yo tiene canamon quien ayuda (Yes, but if I have money. But I know where to run to and I know there is someone who would help).” Researchers’ Observations: S27 has been a victim of psychological, physical, and emotional violence and continues to be a victim of economic violence. She is firm in her trust on her barangay’s support. 57