complaint to the Regional Office. Cases which includes violations of the MCW, human rights any discrimination acts. When filing complaints, the following details should be included: 1. Name and address of the complainant 2. Name and the address of the perpetuator 3. Type of violation committed 4. Actions undertaken by the complainant thru different government agencies or organizations prior to seeking assistance from CHR. The CHR Regional offices submit annual reports on the monitoring the compliance to MCW on the Regional Women’s Human Rights and LBTQI Profile. The CHR also reports on special issues like the Reproductive Health Law. In addition, the commission also issue advisories on certain event such as that of President Duterte’s rape joke. There are sample cases which were filed and investigated by the Regional offices like; 1. Misuse of GAD fund 2. Violation of women’s right to reproductive health 3. Discrimination perpetuated by a family court judge 4. Discrimination against women such as dismissal due to pregnancy and sexual harassment 5. Violence against women and assistance to request for support Sample cases for people with diverse SOGIE 1. Workplace discrimination 2. Discrimination in educational setting 3. Investigation of hate crimes against LGBTQI persons 4. Psychological abuse or bullying on the basis of SOGIE Atty. Romero also highlighted the accomplishments of CHR Regional Office I from January to June 2019 in the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. According to the report, there is a total of 294 assisted clients where 56% are females and 46% males. Thirty cases were also resolved and given financial assistance which involved rape cases of minors. The commission gives not only financial aids but also provides women legal counseling who are victims of RA 9262 or the Violation Against Women and Children (VAWC). However, some cases on RA 9262 are not being pursued because of financial issues. This is the reason why the commission is reaching out to barangay officials on the provision of the Livelihood programs and opportunities which will empower women. Atty. Romero also noted that there is no reported cases in Region 1 and this may mean positive or negative because it may mean there is really no case or the other way around. On the monthly submission of reported cases by the PNP reveals that the Top three GBV are: 1. RA 9262 (VAWC) 2. Acts of lasciviousness 3. Rape Based on CHR monitoring, there are Women’s Desk in all the municipalities but they are not functional. However, Atty. Romero commended Alaminos City’s VAW office. 4 | Page