 The children are mostly affected when mothers are away from them. They are often neglected and are vulnerable to sexual, physical, and mental abuse by their guardians. Some become pregnant in their teenage years. (CAR, Region 6)  Migrant workers and their children are vulnerable to high risk of sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Women in the Informal Economy Participants from Region 5 enumerated the issues being faced by women in the informal economy:  Greater/heavier bulk of work yet low income  No social services/ benefits  Low RH information  No additional benefits  Non-members of SSS, Philhealth, etc.  Lack of education  Discrimination/  Low productivity  Prejudices on reproductive health concerns  Vulnerable to abuse and exploitation In addition, Region 11 participants noted that most of these women are not aware of their benefits. Most house helpers for instance are underpaid and do not know the remuneration and benefits they are legally entitled to. Rural women  Most marginalized group lack access to social, health, education, employment services.  Fisher folks lack livelihood during typhoons – it is recommended that they be given alternative livelihood when they are unable to fish due to typhoons. (Region 7) 67