Complaint Source: FB Chat Regarding a GBV Case in Pasay City
A resident of Pasay City was physically abused by her own uncle. According to her, she was
frequently being hurt by her uncle whenever the latter is drunk. She added that her uncle's wife
and children were also being physically abused by the latter. She reported before the Barangay
about the physical violence of his uncle against her when she suffered injury on her head as her
uncle hit her head several times but to no avail.
The said Barangay did not even know where to refer her because they know most of the
hospitals are more focused responding to COVID-19 patients. Eventually, she decided not to file a
case against her uncle as she was afraid that the latter will later on go against her for retaliation.
The only assistance that she received from the barangay is that they were able to temporarily ban
her uncle from going home.
The Commission on Human Rights heard of her case from a referral from Likhaan Center
for Women, she was provided legal advice through a community woman intermediary. The woman
eventually decided not to pursue the case for the same reason and thinking that the case may not
proceed due to the Enhanced Community Quarantine in the entire Luzon.