16 Results of the Community-Based Peer Monitoring “ Ingatan nila ang kanilang sarili lalo na ang kanilang kalusugan. I-inform nila ‘yong gobyerno tungkol sa kanilang sitwasyon upang makatanggap sila ng karampatang tulong. [Take care of their / your health. Inform government regarding your situation so they can receive the necessary assistance.] In order to make ends meet, the interviewees tightened their belts and learned to spend their resources wisely. Those who were laid off from their work saw its importance. It became apparent that preparation whether pandemic or not can be an advantage such as how savings can literally save them during rainy days. They are also fully aware that savings deplete and assistance from family, friends and the government will run out thus they should find ways to earn income for their basic necessities as well as their health and disability-related needs. “Natuto ako mag-budget ng pera at maging wise spender. Inuuna ko ang mga pangangailangan naming bago ang luho.” Aside from their own realizations, interviewees shared advice to their fellow women with disability during this time of pandemic. “ Ang maipapayo ko sa Kapwa ko PWD is KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! May pandemic man o wala dapat alam mo kung anong karapatan mo hindi lang bilang isang PWD, kundi isa ring tao at mamamayang pilipino. At kung sakali na may mangabuso sa yo, huwag magpa-sindak at huwag mag-atubili na mag reklamosa ahensya ng Pilipinas na pupuwede tumulong sa’yo. [Know your rights, pandemic or not. When someone tries to abuse you, do not hesitate to file a complaint or seek redress.]