consideration with her grandchildren they entered into an amicable settlement with
condition.
Respondent U of Brgy. Consuelo also shared her experience when one Barangay
Council intentionally slapped her daughter in the face. Many have tried to convince her on
not filing a case but she was determined enough to fight for what is right. She went to
PAO for a legal advice and found a lawyer who helped her file the appropriate
administrative and criminal case. Months passed, a warrant of arrest was issued to the
said Kagawad however it was not served. Month of January, she was invited to the
municipal office to talk to SP X, he wanted her to dismiss the case. Weeks passed, another
police officer visited her at home and offered cash in exchange of her desistance. She did
not accept any money, she just want to escape from chaos and live a peaceful life, she
filed desistance and case was dismissed.
Respondent P of Brgy. San Teodoro shared the incident happened seven years ago
wherein her 11 year-old son was gang raped by four gays. Month after the incident
happened, her son was diagnosed having Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). She was
not able to file a case against the suspects because after the incident happened they were
nowhere to be found.
Programs offered to GBV and VAW victims and survivors
Given the chance to be employed at Municipal Social Welfare and Development
Livelihood Programs
Financial assistance
Recommendations
Monthly Seminar on VAWC awareness and Women‟s rights
Monitoring on the availability and duties of VAW desk officer
Social intervention, seminar and rehabilitation of VAW victims and survivor
Orientation seminar for front-liners dealing with VAW victims and survivor
Free medico legal services
End: 3:38pm