 Region 5 - Among the services cited are: At the Barangay - Issuance of BPO, women’s desk; PNP: Women’s Desk, investigation; CHR: investigation & legal assistance; DSWD: shelter; rehabilitation; livelihood; CSO: microfinance; shelter; livelihood; literacy.  Region 8 - In general, they are aware of the laws, provisions, legal aid and other support services in VAW cases. These were obtained through attending seminars, barangay forums, radio and TV programs. However, they need more detailed information regarding the provisions of the law in relation to VAW  Region 9 - The group is also aware that in VAW cases, women’s desks are open for the victims especially Police Offices, Barangay Halls and other offices. These cases shall be dealt in accordance with the mechanisms per office. For example, in the Department of Education, concerns and issues can be reported through Grievance Machinery. Alternative Dispute Resolutions are also taken into consideration if the issues can still be resolved thru the Mediation Committee.  Region 10 - Generally, participants are aware of services in the communities to address VAW and discrimination. They know where to seek protection but this is hampered by the lack of financial support for indigenous peoples and also urban and rural poor for case build up in gender based violence cases (particularly in Cagayan de Oro City). On the other hand, in a significant number of areas, the people are not aware of the services and do not know what to do in cases of VAWC. This is especially true for women in hinterlands or far-flung areas, as noted in Region 12. For IPs and PWDs, they encounter difficulties in accessing services due to the absence of interpreters. Some of the VAW desks have been characterized as not functioning, specifically in Regions 6 and 12. As mentioned above, in many areas in Region 11 except Davao City, they do not know where to access services in terms of VAWC and discrimination against women. In CAR, it was categorically stated that women do not know where to go and where to seek help or assistance in VAW cases, and that information dissemination is not effective and efficient. In CARAGA only an estimated 25% are able to access legal aid and other support services. 51