Documentation on GBV Mapping Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Region _ Asst. Prosecutor Antonette B. Bance recommended the continued collaborative partnership among the duty-bearers. When Avila asked if there was enough guidance provided by the government on this, Prosecutor Bance said there was not enough guidance because they focused more on pandemic. Though some agencies responded like CSWDO and PopCom to the programs of GBV. Particularly for CHR, perhaps CHR continue to coordinate with other agencies with similar projects like CSWDO and PopCom. They can innovate policies and programs that will address cases related to GBV to be able to adapt to the new normal. CHR can also sponsor capacity building to the duty bearers and be part of the taskforce in responding to the GBV cases. It was supported by Atty. Sabaybay that there was not enough guidance from the government and, in fact, they were always the last to know perhaps because it was assumed that we will be implementing the usual. There were no specific guidelines regarding GBV. Responsibilities doubled so the GBV issued were set aside because the same people were handling the cases. For recommendation, Atty. Sabaybay said “Since this is my first time to attend in this particular issue so I hope CHR can sponsor more FGDs like this. Advocacies are not CHR’s best suit. People are not aware about the programs offered by CHR, IBP, PICPA and other agencies. There is also no suboffice here in the rinconada area so if they could put one field office here, maybe it can be placed here in Iriga.” According to CSWDO, the CHR regional office was always there for support. They respond immediately anytime they needed them. Webinar series and seminar should also be continued. The 11

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