● What are the specifics challenges in addressing/responding to GBV during ECQ? During GCQ/New Normal? What gaps in the referral mechanisms have you observed? The CSWDO representative said that lack of communication, transportation and the cooperation of the family member and the barangay were the specific challenges they encountered. Likewise, the representatives from the barangay agreed that lack of personnel or assisting officer from the PNP was the challenged they encountered during the ECQ. The representative from the PNP agreed and explained they were only two (2) policewomen officers in the city at present. They admitted that they lack personnel or human resource. ● What difficult/Challenging cases have you encountered/responded to during ECQ? During GCQ/new normal? Majority of the respondents agreed that the difficult/challenging cases they have encountered were incest rape cases or those cases involving members of the family. ● What are the challenges/barriers experience during ECQ and GCQ in: a) Issuance and implementation of BPO? Withdrawal of complaints by the victims or the family was the challenge mostly experienced by the participants. b) Reporting and investigation of cases of GBV (PNP, VAW Desk) Lack of PNP personnel or non-availability of VAWC desk officer was the challenge in terms of reporting. c) Prosecutions and legal assistance (Prosecutor’s Office, PAO, VAW Desk) The CSWDO representative stated that sometimes PNP do not attend hearing or proceeding whenever they were being called or required. d) Providing support services (MSWDO, CSWDO, WCPUs) All of the participants agreed that the services provided by the CSWDO were sufficient and they did not encounter any challenge nor difficulties. The Office of the City of Social Welfare and Development has a good working relationship with the different barangays of the City and partners as well. ● What are factors that contributed to the gaps/challenges in responding to GBV during ECQ/GCQ? Page 13 of 19