biases and so that the services will not be politicized. It was also noted that DOH personnel are very approachable. On the other hand, participants from Regions 8 and 9 maintain that funds and policies should be from the local agencies because they are more knowledgeable of the current situation and needs of the constituents. For Region 2 participants, they stress that whether the funds and policies come from the LGUs or the national government, the government should make sure that these assets reach their intended beneficiaries. C. Availability of RH Goods and Services for Marginalized Women Where there are available RH goods and services, these are also available to marginalized women, except, in some cases, for the youth. The barangay health centers are open to all stakeholders in the communities. Contraceptives are distributed to those who need these regardless of gender, marital status, cultural affiliation, etc., (and in Region 2, even to minors like 16-year old girls who engage in premarital sex) without any requirements. The establishment and operation of birthing centers cater to the needs of poor women in remote areas. The birthing centers in Region 2 were observed to be well-equipped to address the needs of pregnant women. Some of the issues noted are:  As has been repeatedly mentioned, women in rural, far-flung areas have the least access to RH goods and services. In region 4, there is an advocacy for mobile health care facilities for IPs in hinterland communities in Mindoro.  PWDs have difficulty accessing RH services since some services are offered in facilities or sites far from their residences, there are no ramps or hand rails, and there are no interpreters. Several PWDs do not possess vehicles to access assistance from RH service providers. 91