Respondent K Data processing system is need to have accurate data base. To monitor that functionality of the VAW desk and BCPC and regular training in handling, recording, and reporting the VAWC cases. Provision of sufficient financial support to the survivor to be more economic independent. Respondent L More mechanisms and man power resources to help LGUs provide support to GBV victims. Question: “Other recommendations for the CHR as the gender ombud as mandated by the Magna Carta of Women.” Respondents Respondent K Response Lobby to the law /policy making body to look into the possibility to prolong the punishment and penalty to the accused, particular to the cases of RA 9262. Respondent L No answer. D. Open Forum and Discussion of FGD Results Based on the interviews, majority of the participants were unaware of any local gender equality ordinances or GVB policies in their respective barangays. Some of them are knowledgeable, 7 out of 10 have no idea that these laws pertaining to gender equality and GAD code are existing in their barangays or municipalities. Most of them are not also aware about the VAW desk in barangays. Most of the cases are Rape, acts of lasciviousness, sexual abuse, maltreatment of parents, and human trafficking. During the ECQ, the recorded cases include human trafficking, pedophilia, and child abuse. According to them, due to poverty, they have no choice but to sell sexual services in exchange to money. Poverty is also a main CHR: Dignity of all Address: 2F Mary Grace Building Colago Avenue cor. M.L. Quezon St., Barangay I-A San Pablo City, Laguna 4000 Contact numbers: (049)562-5415/ 09156920530/ 09396384786 E-mail: chr4_sanpablo@yahoo.com Page 52 of 54