planning methods. A story from a woman with physical impairment from Cagayan de Oro illustrates the persisting stigma surrounding RH, with the woman being judged for looking at RH related materials: “Unsa man ni uwagan man ah.” (What is this? So promiscuous!”). This causes her much embarrassment, discouraging her from asking more questions. The RPRH Law guarantees access to “reproductive health care services, methods, devices, supplies.” However, lingering issues in the de facto availability, adequacy, and sufficiency not only of RH commodities and services, but of health services in general, were linked to delayed or denial of access. In Baguio and Cebu, RH commodities were reported to be in limited supply. In Malaybalay, deaf women in remote areas have no access to remedies in cases of GBV. In Butuan, a woman with disabilities was hospitalized for a week but was never visited by a doctor; while a woman with disabilities from Baguio had to get herself admitted to a hospital in order to have a check-up. A WCPU officer from Baguio admitted that they lack a colposcope, vaginoscope, and the testing tools of psychologists to assess the mental age of the patient. They also shared the challenges posed by insensitive prosecutors and other members of the criminal justice system. Section 5 of the RPRH Law mandates that “LGUs shall endeavor to hire an adequate number of nurses, midwives, and other skilled professionals for maternal health care, and skilled birth attendants, to achieve an ideal skilled health professional-to-patient ratio, taking in consideration DOH targets.” Further, the section instructs “that the national government shall provide additional and necessary funding, and other necessary assistance, for the effective implementation of this provision.” Yet, across all Inquiry sites, participants, most especially those from the government, have lamented the limited funding support for HSPs and PWDs. Overworked and underpaid HSPs are still being reported. In Cagayan de Oro, volunteer health workers had to sometimes render 24 hours of service instead of the required 8 hours. In Malaybalay, a midwife could be assigned to three barangays. A doctor from Philippine General Hospital admitted that staffing is always their problem, as is the case with all government institutions, especially those in the health services. 3.3. Lack of disability-inclusiveness in the implementation of the RPRH Law The multiple and intersecting barriers faced by women with disabilities results in discrimination that includes unequal access to RH services, commodities, and information; including remedies in case of GBV. This is attributed to a lack of concerted effort among relevant government agencies, lack of instrumentalities, and lack of mechanisms to fully implement the law. 3.3.1. Absence of policies and programs specific to the reproductive health needs and rights of women with disabilities In general, government efforts towards promoting the reproductive health of women with disabilities is subsumed under existing programs and policies for women and persons and disabilities. When asked about programs and policies for women with disabilities, 21