provision of shelter and programs for women’s rehabilitation, as well as financial assistance for their livelihood and economic empowerment. An example of support needed cited in CAR is the provision of loans without collateral to assist women in their livelihood. Similarly, in Region 6, the following concerns were raised:  There is no available “crisis center” for abandoned and abused women.  Even where there are crisis centers, there are no diversion programs for VAW victim-survivors to prepare them for their livelihood independence from their abusers.  There is a dearth of employment opportunities offered to women VAW victimsurvivors.  Lack of counselors and psychologists to help victims cope with what they’ve gone through. An important issue raised in Region 10 is that even where there are shelters, victimssurvivors are not willing to stay long because they have to attend to their families. There needs to be an adequate support system for these women. Although they did not specify the particular issues faced by marginalized women in terms of accessing justice and quality service, participants from CAR and Region 8 also asserted that marginalized women do not have equal access to services. In Region 8 specifically, it was observed that some women are denied access to services based on their socioeconomic status, physical appearance, and “networks”. The “padrino system” / political affiliation factor. One of the most cited issues that hinder women from seeking justice or protective services is the “kilala-kilala” system or “padrino” system, specifically in NCR, Regions 5, 8, and 9, and CARAGA. Participants relayed that only those who know someone in the health center, office or facility will be able to access services. Connections or political affiliations serve as crucial factors in terms of who will be assisted by LGUs and offices. In NCR, many hesitate to file cases even in the barangay level because only a selected few are extended help (“kadalasan sa 57