motorboats. Most simply ride along with motorboat owners to try their luck out in the open sea. On top of this, the local population is growing as there are less and less fish for every one. What about women fisherfolks? Are they recognized as fisher folks independent from their fisherman husbands? Yes, since they have other ways in being fisherfolks like seaweeds aqua farming. Only men go out far from shore to do capture fishing. Women do occasional fishing with their husbands, but near the shore. Does the agency have data on GBV/trafficking in fishing communities? What are the identifiable trends? None. II. POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Are there policies adopted by the agency pertaining to fisherfolks? Women fisherfolks? Municipal ordinance on fishing permits, duly registered annually. We do not have specific policies for women. Ours are general for both genders. What are the general programs of the agency for fisherfolks before the ECQ? We used to give fisherfolks nets and fishing lines. These could last a year or two. But if the fisherfolk is negligent, it will take a few months. Are there specific programs for women fisherfolks in accordance with the MCW? None. Does the sector currently benefit (in terms of program and benefits) from the GAD budget of the agency? No. III. COVID-19 IMPACT AND PROGRAMS During ECQ, what programs were developed to assist fisher folks during crisis? How many beneficiaries are there to the programs? General with the national and local government. Food relief. The number of fishermen in motorboats was reduced to comply with physical distancing protocols. How many beneficiaries were able to avail? We do not know the exact figures at the moment.