5. Marginalized women’s access to justice and quality services In the various Regions, there are many instances in which marginalized women are denied equal access to justice and quality services. The following are among the issues raised:  PWDs - There are no free interpreters that can assist PWD whenever cases are filed at the PNP or barangay level. It is only the court that provides interpreter. (Region 4)  LGBTs - Most of the gender-related services are concentrated on VAWC and put little emphasis on LGBT issues. Some of the municipalities have not yet incorporated the LGBT concerns in their respective GAD plans. It was suggested to pattern the municipal GAD plan of other localities with that of the Laguna GAD Plan. (Region 4)  OFWs - Lack information on how or where to access financial assistance (Region 7)  Women in rural areas and in upland barangays - The victims, especially those in rural areas, do not have sufficient access to protection and support services from the communities because they are unaware of what to do in cases of violence committed against them (Region 9)  Many women victims-survivors in upland and hinterland barangays could not access justice and other services because of lack of financial support for transportation. Services such as psycho-social services for indigenous women are lacking. (Region 10) It is to be noted that participants belonging to the Manobo indigenous group in Region 8 asserted that they do not consider themselves disadvantaged because they feel equally treated by other people. Access to services and programs for rehabilitation. In terms of access to quality services, many VAW victims-survivors do not have access to services that would enhance their chances of surviving and rebuilding their lives. Participants from Region 7, for instance, pointed out that marginalized women lack support services such as the 56