active coordination with PNP in filing VAW cases. Their hospital also offers free consultation and medicines for victims. They have an initial assessment form which is kept in a folder and is treated highly confidential. Mr. Alex C. Salo of DOJ added that most VAW cases are not filed due to economic reasons. They also disallow desistance, once cases are filed, there will be no withdrawal of cases allowed. For this reason, most victims are being assessed on their eagerness to continue filing such case. For purposes of documentation, they interview victims to assist in writing a formal complaint. Atty. Nilgie C. Villaganas from the Public Attorney’s Office agreed that the common reason why women tend to terminate VAW cases is due to economic reason. Most VAW victim and survivor are unemployed and are only dependent to their husband. Mr. Rogelio M. Galendez of City Mayor’s Office highlighted their programs and services offered to VAW victims. They have rehabilitation center, has an existing ordinance relative to curfew hours for minors, consideration of stores‟ selling liquor from church and schools, they also offer Assistance for Individual Crisis Situation (AICS). Jonafe D. Julzan of PNP immediately respond to VAW victims‟ complaints. They have logbook and database for profiling and recording of complaints. Most cases are not filed to court because victims often prefer to have an amicable settlement with their husbands. Most common referral system mechanism: • Has a designated VAW desk officer Baranga y PNP WCPD who shall provide assistance to victims and survivors of VAW. • Record the number of GBV cases. • Coordinate with civil society and service providers to assist victim's needs. •Respond, recieve and document GBV and VAWC. • Provides assistace in filing appropriate administrative and criminal cases. • Trained healthcare providers of medical and DOH & WCPU LGU/MSWD psychosocial services to women and children victims and survivors of GBV. • Manage and refer all VAW cases, provides services which includes medico-legal examinations, medical and surgical treatments, minimum social work intervention and an expert testimony in court. • Receives survivor referred from health facility or other organization • Provides emotional support and financial assistance