Majority replied that lack of personnel and man power contributed to the gaps and challenges in responding to GBV especially during the pandemic. ● What are the best practices of the LGU or office in responding to GBV during ECQ and GCQ/New normal? All of the participants stated that good working relationship with the barangay, prosecutors, NGOs, medico legal officer were the best practice of the LGU in responding to GBV to provide holistic services during the pandemic. In addition, the barangay representative said that being available anytime for the community is their best practice. 3. Flow of case management (specific to the services provider) ● During the ECQ, what are most accessible entry points for GBV cases? The respondents agreed that the most accessible entry point for GBV cases is the barangay taking into account that it is the first responder. ● During ECQ/GCQ, which among the available services offered by the service providers are most oftenly accessed by women? What are the possible factors affecting their choice of what to access? The representative from the CSWDO relayed that their services and programs are continuous. They conducted seminars for women and implemented livelihood programs to help them survive the pandemic. ● At which point in the process of GBV intervention do women often exit the formal helping system of the service providers? What do you think are the underlying reasons for these? All of the participants agreed that women often exit the formal helping system when the victims communicate and settle with the perpetrator/s. They opted not to pursue their complaints or cases with the perpetrator because most of the time the latter was a family member or the breadwinner of the family. They all agreed that the underlying reason was financial. 4. Documentation ● Are you able to share GBV data during the ECQ period? Can you share with CHR your data? The CSWDO representative said that they have shared the GBV data to DILG. The PNP keep their records. While the barangay officials of Barangay Malpitic share their records to other offices such as the CSWDO, DILG, etc. Page 14 of 19