PhilHealth benefits on pregnancy and childbirth is inadequate because it covers
only up to four childbirths per woman. Moro women are not allowed to
discontinue having children by using contraceptives, hence, many of them can go
beyond four childbirths, and will no longer have any benefits.
Persons with Disabilities
Authorities lack data management regarding population of PWDs which makes it
very difficult for them to respond to their problems, issues, and necessities.
PWDs have difficulty in accessing social, health and education services, as well as
information about the availability of such. Most of the PWDs families do not have
easy access to information that will help this group of people to avail free services
from the government.
Lack of employment and livelihood opportunities for PWDs despite having
finished college, and even if they are employed, they are subjected to
discrimination. For deaf people, employers immediately think communication will
be impossible. The employers tend to be doubtful of their capabilities regardless
of educational achievements.
Difficulty in accessing education. Schools lack interpreters for deaf students which
hampers the provision of inclusive education. Many schools do not have PWD
friendly facilities such as ramps or hand rails. Some PWDs who are enrolled in
school become victims of discrimination and bullying.
In Region 2, participants lamented the absence of higher education institutions for
the Deaf.
Specifically to women who are mentally ill, it was noted in Region 6 that there is
not enough shelter for women who are mentally ill and street children, thus, they
are easily subjected to sexual abuse. Some of them even get pregnant.
In Region 3, non-issuance of Philhealth cards to PWDs has been noted. In Region
9, it was noted that PWDs need to renew their PhilHealth, membership every after
one or two years, unlike the lifetime membership of the Senior Citizens.
Women sex workers / Women in prostitution
Some of these women are victims of human trafficking. Women who are mired in
poverty and come from remote areas are targeted for recruitment supposedly for
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