These above cited human rights issues of marginalized sectors pertain to situations prior to the pandemic. These existing vulnerabilities and marginalization were exacerbated, and their impact further heightened due to the pandemic. Through this 2nd and 3rdquarter situationer, the Commission on Human Rights, as Gender and Development Ombud under the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710), aims to provide key thematic areas highlighting the gendered and intersectional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing period of transition. It discusses in part situation of women and vulnerable sectors prior to the pandemic and how their situations have been exacerbated by the crisis. The situationer then provides for recommendations to the government, building on the previously adopted Joint Memorandum Circular. 2nd and 3rd Quarter Situationer Women and girls are disproportionately affected during pandemics. In particular, women and girls who face multiple forms of inequalities due to disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and ethnic minority may be even more vulnerable. Health crisis compound existing gender inequalities and increase risks of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation and abuse. The pressure to respond to COVID-19 may disrupt care and support for GBV survivors, and referral networks and access to justice in cases of GBV may be disrupted14. During Enhanced Community Quarantine, women and men’s experiences and needs vary because of their different physical, cultural, security, and sanitary needs. It is important that government responses and interventions recognize this gendered nature of the COVID-19 crisis and to craft gender-responsive and intersectional response. From 15 March-30 September 2020, the Commission highlights the following key human rights issues affecting women, girls, and members of the LGBQI++ community, especially those belonging to the marginalized sector: While the virus infects both men and women, there is need to highlight disproportionate impact on women and girls, and persons of diverse SOGIESC Current Department of Health Data reveal that more men than women are currently affected by the Corona Virus. As of 13 October 2020 sex disaggregated data on COVID-19, there are currently 344,713 cases in the country, 55.05% were males with 44.95% females. The reported COVID-19 related deaths as of the 13th of October is 6,372 with men consisting of 60.42%, and women 39.58%. 15 While the virus does not distinguish the sex or gender identity or sexual orientation of the person it infects, pre-existing inequalities render some groups more vulnerable to its effects. This include women, girls, members of the LGBQI++ community and other marginalized communities. Traditional gender roles and norms result in increased reproductive labor during quarantine period for women and girls. Women’s over representation in the informal economy means they are more vulnerable 14 RRCE. Guidance 'COVID-19: How to Include Marginalized and Vulnerable People in Risk Communication and Community Engagement' .March 2020. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/ru/operations/ukraine/document/rcce-guidance-covid-19-how-includemarginalized-and-vulnerable-people 15 Global Health 5050. The COVID-19 Sex-Dissagregated Data Tracker. https://globalhealth5050.org/the-sexgender-and-covid-19-project/the-datatracker/?explore=country&country=Philippines&fbclid=IwAR3mb9VlDgUJLoQcP89y8ml6oEVC4p1GEQXKS0zrCmt9 8IF8aypzRy7EHtE#search 4