file a case if he becomes too much because I also become pathetic if I just leave him be and I could have peace of mind. If I would file a case [against him], I know the government would not leave me. The police would really help me. It is also a must to file a case so that my husband would also be afraid to do it [the violence] again).” Researchers’ Observations: S31 is aware of her rights, and is firm on her decisión to report her husband’s abuses. She is aware of the law. Analysis: From the responses of S31, she has been abused psychologically, physically, and emotionally. Although, she has economical support from her husband, such is not enough which is why she has to earn a living. Survivor 32 S32 is from San Roque, who is not married and has two children, aged 4 and 6 years old. She could no longer recall when she experienced the first instance of violence but she just remembered the slaps and hustled every time they had a big fight. He shouted and insulted her painful words. She just cried and tried to forgive him. “Oo, naisipan, kaya ko naman ngunit minsan di lang ako ‘yung involved, s’yempre pati mga bata (Yes, I thought [of reporting him] but at times, I think that I‘m not the only one involved, of course, there were also the children).” Nevertheless she doesn’t have any problem that would make her seek assistance from government. S32 believed there are some agencies that are ready to help. “S’yempre naman po, kung talagang mamali na ang ginagawa sa akin hindi na ako papayag. Talagang kakasuhan ko na talaga siya (Of course, if he really does me wrong, I would not also consent to it. I really would file a case against him).” But she never reported any incident for the reason that they can still resolve the problem. Asked if she would file a case against him for VAW being a woman, S32 stated, “Depende, kakasuhan ko sakaling sobra na po basta ‘yung 63