Mr. Paragas of Provincial Legal Office: There are no reported cases on GBV. Atty. Evangelista of the Office of the Mayor: Cases are on economic abuse. Women became more assertive because of their awareness of the law. Ms. Santos of MSWDO-Lingayen: But because of the values that Filipino has, people get to more career oriented and doesn’t mind their family. Dr. Santos of Pangasinan State University: Through observation, nowadays students do not usually tell problems to teachers. What does the service provider consider as difficult case/s? Why is this? Ms. Santos of MSWDO-Lingayen: It is when people file complaints and later do not pursue which is repeatedly done Atty. Evangelista of the Office of the Mayor: With cases where the husband is out of the country Mr. Paragas of the Provincial Legal Office: When the husband does not follow the agreement on the support to the legal wife. The office becomes the collecting agency Atty. Tugade of PAO: With the same cases where there is emotional involvement Dr. Santos of Pangasinan State University: Inform the office of the case but does not formalize their Complaint or sometimes they proceed directly to PNP and file the case. What are the challenges/barriers experienced? Atty. Tugade of PAO: There is no problem met in reporting and investigation and in providing legal assistance and support services. Atty. Evangelista of the Office of the Mayor: The is no problem except with the lack of follow through Mr. Paragas of the Provincial Legal Office: The cases are being referred to the PAO or the Legal Officer. Dr. Santos of Pangasinan State University: There are no reported cases on GBV in the university, such cases are brought to the court 8 | Page

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