Assistance Provided by the Government In terms of the assistance provided by the government most (87%) of the women fisher folks received assistance from the government such as groceries, rice, noodles, eggs and etc. This implies that there are basic supplies provided by the government. In relation to this is the statement of Respondent C “May ayuda galing kay Duterte, Provincial, Municipal at Baranagay.” (There are assistance that came from Duterte, Provincial, Municipal at Baranagay) While a few (13%) of them were not able to receive any donations, assistance or relief goods from the government. This indicates that the relief package coming from the government was not properly distributed to the women fisher folks. Meanwhile, when asked if the assistance given by the government is sufficient, majority (53%) of the women interviewed did not answer. In addition, many (27%) of them said that the government assistance is insufficient. In lined with this is the statement of one of the interviewees as she said “Hindi sapat… Utang ng utang makakain lang” (It is not enough… Availed loan in order to to have something to eat) While, the other 20% said that the relief packs from the government is sufficient. In lined with this is the statement of Respondent D, “Oo sapat naman kasi kakaonti lang kami” (Yes, it is enough because we are only few) while the other interviewed woman said “Pinagkakasya nalang naming” (Budgeting). This is an indication that for small family, the relief goods or the assistances given by the government is sufficient but as for the case of larger family it is insufficient. 18 | Page