Cotabato, we have 90% Ips from the
municipality of Sebu and T’boli.
The Muslim community have these practices
where reporting is hindered by their cultural
practices. I can attest to that even when I was
in clinical service.
We cannot force them to tell their stories, not
until they are ready for it.
In terms of this research, we want the ideal,
but in reality we cannot as it is totally
different at the implementation level. We
have to consider the culture and values of
each person.
We are still trying to connect the laws and
culture as we strive for synergy.
In Koronadal City, we suggest each barangay
to have a VAWC office and notebook for
documentation. So that there will be privacy
for the clientele.
Hopefully through the DILG, there is a
permanent person who will handle VAWC
cases. In practice, the councilor in charge of
women affairs is also the one handling VAWC
cases. Hence very high turnover rates. There
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