 There is a practice in some areas of asking “donations” in exchange for the commodities, which is tantamount to asking payments for the goods.  There is also lack of information dissemination and encouragement for the community members to enjoy or maximize health services like pills and other family planning commodities. Many choose not to access RH goods and services, i.e. lesbians who become pregnant are too ashamed to avail of RH services;  Moros say that it is forbidden by culture.  Badjaos are ashamed of accessing healthcare since healthcare providers belittle them due to their lack of hygiene.  2. The youth are also ashamed of approaching the barangay for RH services. Accessibility of RH goods and services to women, youth and LGBTs Generally, women, youth, and LGBTs, know where to go whenever they need RH goods and services. Health centers in every barangay are accessible to everyone. The community members are aware that health centers in their communities provide reproductive health goods and services including family planning services. The exceptions are in Region 6, 9, and CARAGA, where participants claimed that there are only a few who know where to go to access RH goods and services because of lack of information. In Region 6, the following issues were raised:  Lack of knowledge about maternal health services.  There are no health centers in remote areas (e.g. Libacao and Sicogon). Because of this, people are not properly informed of the health services available to them.  No adolescent, and youth medical services including sex education for teenagers. As a result, early pregnancy often happens.  No seminars are being conducted about RTI, HIV, etc. 85

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