Maramag Focus Group Discussio on Gender Based Violence Referral Mechanism October 3, 2019 Maramag, Bukidnon The BNSHI Teen Center said they have not had a grave case yet that warrants case documentation but they do keep a logbook of each activity that includes a narrative report. Because teens are encouraged to open up during counseling and team immersion, anything that has been shared verbally to peer counselors and mentors are kept confidential. RECOMMENDATIONS The group was then asked for recommendations in improving services and intervention for victims of gender-based violence: The San Andres Parish Women‟s Advocates said it would be good to look at sexual exploitation of women in bars, even those in other places such as in Cagayan de Oro because they may have women from Maramag. Another thing to look into is the practice of „Akyat Truck‟ where women have sex with truck drivers – even tricycle drivers – in exchange for money. She said she heard of cases involving BNSHI students. The BNSHI Teen Center recommended enhancing livelihood program for women and assistance in setting up digital / social media-based counselling. He also recommended to the CHR to set up a satellite office for Bukidnon as the office in Cagayan de Oro is too far away. Attorney Gaudiel replied that this is a good idea, but in the meantime, they can maximize accessing the CHR Region 10 Facebook Page and the Legal Clinic that will be conducted by CHR the day after the focus group discussion on GBV. The Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson for Barangay Togolon recommended human rights seminars for youth, specially connected to teen issues such as teen pregnancy and drug addiction. Attorney Gaudiel said that they can request the CHR for resource persons – to which the Maramag Teen Center replied that the CHR will be invited to speak during the Linggo ng Kabataan in Maramag. She further said that they are looking forward to the invitation and it will under the CHR‟s Kabataan – Karapatan Caravan (KKC). At this point each of the participants thanked the CHR for being invited and for the fruitful discussion that afternoon. Page 13 of 13