● How much does your husband earn and where does his earnings allocated? These women collectively revealed that the family income derived from fishing is budgeted for bills, food, education of children, medicines and payments of debts/loans. It is noteworthy, though, that these women fisherfolks make both ends meet because of other sources of income such as farming, tricycle driving, and construction. ● Do the government and duty bearers respond and cater to your issues and concerns? As to bias on responding to and catering to women fisher folks, the KIIs concurred that there is no significant partiality between the male and female fisherfolks. The Fisherfolks Livelihood Development Technician (TFDL) of BFAR conducts skills training and livelihood program seminars for income augmentation. They receive awards and recognition for their active participation and contribution to the fishing community. III. ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND FOOD PRODUCTION ● Do you have access of information on rights and benefits of women? There is access to information. The Department of Agriculture- BFAR, the Municipal Agriculture Officer (MAO) and their barangay officers in addition to the officers of fisherfolks organizations, provide them with relevant and updated information such as price monitoring and COVID19 protocols in fishing. Respondent M: Information drive is through flyers distributed as well as bulletin boards. Those who claimed to be uninformed and unaware of information are those who has “dakay lattan” attitude. They are just indifferent or passive. Respondent E: Yes, there is access to information and resources because there are forums and and “Timpuyug ti Mangngalap” (Fisher Folks Organization). But there are some of us who usually disregarded or seldom attended particularly by the fish vendors renting stalls in the public market and the ambulant vendor in favor of their livelihood. Respondent I: There is a noteworthy complaint though on a fisherfolks organization headed by a male leader who is seemed remiss of duty as the treasurer recommends financial report of their organization. No consultation meetings were conducted. ● Are you aware of the Magna Carta for Women? 7 | Page