 There was discrimination in giving supplies – those who are nearest of kin or family were prioritized. Others received expired goods and medicines. Delivery of goods and services was political and followed color coding, e.g. if your color was yellow and not pink, you cannot receive supplies. There were patients who were denied immediate care. The victims who were wounded were told to list their names to receive payments, but when the money was released it did not reach the victims.  During the typhoon Pablo there were politicians who hid the supplies (medicines, etc.), and gave these to private persons for selling, and they would tell the people there are no more supplies but that they could but from this specific person.  For the health workers, lack of concern was noted. They only catered to the ones they wanted to serve. They would not go to rural areas because it is muddy, or the people have no “proper hygiene”, and smell bad. Challenges and barriers in accessing RH goods and services  Lack of awareness on the available RH goods and services during times of calamities, crisis and displacement.  Discrimination in providing services and supplies. In some cases, the granting of these goods and services are based on kinship and political affiliations. “Palakasan” system, or “kila-kilala” system is very prevalent.  Non-availability of on-call health workers. Sometimes there are no personnel in health centers.  Lack of medicines and other medical supplies.  Attitude problems of some heath workers at the LGU level. Some are not approachable/ accommodating, and do not use simple, layman’s terms that can be easily understood by the community members.  Lack of technical training of health workers. There are instances where the health workers are not well-equipped with knowledge on the RH goods and services.  Absence of midwives. Midwives hesitate to go to the community of participants because of fear of huge waves (Sicogon).  Anxiety over family planning procedures; side effects of contraceptives.  Discrimination against IPs. 20