Consolidated issues and barriers on Legal Referral Mechanism The following issues were identified in reporting GBV cases:        Lack of facilities particularly in remote areas Inadequate capacity of frontlines in dealing with complex crimes involving GBV Absence of personnel found in VAW desks Absence of specialized services specifically psychologist and psychiatrist Inadequate resources to provide full and direct legal assistance Strong implementation of the issuance of Barangay Protection Order (BPO) Misused of GAD funds Recommendations Participants raised these following recommendations:  They wanted CHR to conduct seminar workshops relative to VAWC in their respective areas.  They emphasized the need for a CHR sub or provincial office in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur.  The creation of Bahay Pag-asa for GBV and VAW victims and survivors. End: 11:45am Photo Documentation