The National Inquiry was able to document as well the uneven support for Barangay Health Workers. Some barangays and LGUs are supportive of BHWs, providing substantial separate allowance, in other cases the allowance is granted on a quarterly basis and in an almost negligible amount. Reports have been made as well that the appointment and provision of allowances of BHS have been subject to much politicizing on the ground. The recommendation for the standardization of allowances for BHWs and for the professionalization of their services are very well grounded. Another challenge for health services providers is the lack or inadequate support. Accounts have been made during the Inquiry on how many health workers are overworked and underpaid, with some forced to work under conditions that threaten their physical security. Reports were made that Barangay Health Stations, RHUs and some municipal and provincial health facilities have insufficient supplies that again prevent health workers and health services providers from performing their job. The question of salary and regularization of health service providers and health workers also indicate this lack or inadequate support. In some cases, some health workers face criminal cases for negligence. This poses a challenged for health workers who lack legal and financial support in such instances. Health service providers and health workers both public and private are likewise faced with challenges brought about by religious and cultural beliefs, misinformation and misconception of RH, and the absence of health seeking behavior among the clientele. During the inquiry, health service providers and health workers echo the challenges posed by religious opposition and resistance to RH in the delivery of RH services. They also elaborated on how some women refuse to avail of RH services and FP commodities with the misplaced belief that RH is against their culture. It has been pointed out that most of these barriers are based on misconceptions on RH and could well be addressed by more comprehensive information dissemination at the community level and by engaging religious and cultural leaders. Good Practices Throughout the conduct of the National Inquiry, the Commission has likewise documented good practices both at the community and the local government level to the national level. These good practices deserve recognition and strengthened implementation: 33