Methodology The ESCR Center conducted the study regarding the realization of the right to social security during the first semester of 2019. The participants come from randomly selected provinces in Region IV-A, 3 Region VI,4 s and Region XI.5 These participants represent some of the most marginalized and vulnerable sectors of society. Consultations with persons with disabilities happened in Batangas City, 6 Iloilo City,7 and Davao City.8 Consultations with farmers and fisherfolk, and indigenous peoples were done in Digos City.9 There were also consultations with concerned national government agencies10 including their regional offices.11 The researchers gathered information from the participants through open forum and focus group discussions. The topics ranged from the circumstances, issues, concerns, and/or challenges, as well as their recommendations, involving the realization of their Right to Social Security. The researchers also considered relevant literatures to identify existing policies, programs and initiatives, determine their effectiveness – or ineffectiveness – in practice, and identify the best practices and efforts of the duty-bearers in ensuring realization of the said right. 3 Batangas City 4 Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz, Guimaras, Negros Occidental 5 Davao Del Norte, Davao Del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Compostela Valley 6 27 March 2019, Provincial Capitol Conference Room, Batangas City. 40 Persons with Disabilities 7 26 April 2019, Diamond Jubilee Hall, Iloilo City. 40 Persons with Disabilities 8 24 April 2019, Grand Menseng Hotel, Davao City 40 Persons with Disabilities 9 8-9 May 2019, Avenue One Hotel, Digos City. 40 Farmers/Fisherfolk, 40 Indigenous Peoples 10 Social Security System (5 March 2019), PhilHealth (11 March 2019), GSIS (through email answered 5 April 2019) 11 Social Security System Digos Branch (23 April 2019), Department of Social Welfare and Development Region XI (24 April 2019), and PhilHealth Region XI (24 April 2019) 2