Mr. Paragas of Provincial Legal Office: There are no reported cases on GBV.
Atty. Evangelista of the Office of the Mayor: Cases are on economic abuse. Women became
more assertive because of their awareness of the law.
Ms. Santos of MSWDO-Lingayen: But because of the values that Filipino has, people get to
more career oriented and doesn’t mind their family.
Dr. Santos of Pangasinan State University: Through observation, nowadays students do not
usually tell problems to teachers.
What does the service provider consider as difficult case/s? Why is this?
Ms. Santos of MSWDO-Lingayen: It is when people file complaints and later do not pursue
which is repeatedly done
Atty. Evangelista of the Office of the Mayor: With cases where the husband is out of the country
Mr. Paragas of the Provincial Legal Office: When the husband does not follow the agreement on
the support to the legal wife. The office becomes the collecting agency
Atty. Tugade of PAO: With the same cases where there is emotional involvement
Dr. Santos of Pangasinan State University: Inform the office of the case but does not formalize
their Complaint or sometimes they proceed directly to PNP and file the case.
What are the challenges/barriers experienced?
Atty. Tugade of PAO: There is no problem met in reporting and investigation and in providing
legal assistance and support services.
Atty. Evangelista of the Office of the Mayor: The is no problem except with the lack of follow
through
Mr. Paragas of the Provincial Legal Office: The cases are being referred to the PAO or the
Legal Officer.
Dr. Santos of Pangasinan State University: There are no reported cases on GBV in the
university, such cases are brought to the court
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