Inventory of GBVs in Region IV-A

GBV Case in General Trias, Cavite- Summary pending -

Date reported: January 12, 2021
Sector: Government employee
Violations:

• Karahasan gamit ang social media or iba pang online platform(GBV Committed online)

GBV Case in Bacoor, CaviteGBV CASE IN NCR A 17 years old student was being threatened by a certain person who is using a dummy account on Facebook. According to the victim, she was threatened by the said person to make her nude pictures out in the public. She further stated that both the victim and the said person used dummy accounts. Prior to the threats and harassments, the victim sent the GBV perpetrator a short video and four (4) pictures to FB Messenger of which among those materials contains her hair and her eyes. A minute after the victim sent the said videos and photos, she immediately deleted the same from the chat box but unluckily, the said GBV perpetrator was able to save the said materials. Consequently, she deactivated her dummy account but she preserved the entire conversation with the said GBV perpetrator. The victim sought assistance from the Commission. Therefore, CHR-GEWHRC referred the case to the CHR-CRC for proper investigation. E-mails were also sent to the victim but no feedback from the victim up to this date.

Date reported: November 09, 2020
Sector: Formal Economy Worker (Regular Employment)
Violations:

• Sexual Harassment
• Karahasan laban sa women human rights defenders (Violence against women human rights defenders)
• Threats/Harassment

GBV Case in Taytay, Rizal- Summary pending -

Date reported: November 08, 2020
Sector: Contractual Employee
Violations:

• Karahasan sa kababaihan at bata mula sa asawa o dating asawa, kinakasama o ka-date, o dating kinakasama o ka-date (Violence against women and children under VAWC/RA 9262)/Intimate partner violence).

GBV Case in Pangil, Laguna- Summary pending -

Date reported: October 03, 2020
Sector: Solo parent
Violations:

• Karahasan sa kababaihan at bata mula sa asawa o dating asawa, kinakasama o ka-date, o dating kinakasama o ka-date (Violence against women and children under VAWC/RA 9262)/Intimate partner violence).
• Karahasan gamit ang social media or iba pang online platform(GBV Committed online)

GBV Case in Tayabas, Quezon- Summary pending -

Date reported: September 24, 2020
Sector: Minor
Violations:

• Panggagahasa o tangkang panggahasa (Rape/Attempted Rape)
• Sexual Harassment
• Threats/Harassment

GBV Case in Guinayangan, Quezon- Summary pending -

Date reported: September 23, 2020
Sector: Contractual Employee
Violations:

• Panggagahasa o tangkang panggahasa (Rape/Attempted Rape)
• Sexual Harassment
• Threats/Harassment

GBV Case in Calaca, Batangas- Summary pending -

Date reported: September 23, 2020
Sector: LGBTQIA+ Commmunity
Violations:

• Sexual Harassment
• Pananakit na pisikal mula sa ibang tao (hindi asawa o kinakasama) (Physical violence)
• Threats/Harassment

GBV Case in Calaca, Batangas- Summary pending -

Date reported: September 23, 2020
Sector: LGBTQIA+ Commmunity
Violations:

• Sexual Harassment
• Pananakit na pisikal mula sa ibang tao (hindi asawa o kinakasama) (Physical violence)
• Threats/Harassment

GBV Case in Antipolo, Rizal- Summary pending -

Date reported: September 18, 2020
Sector: Formal Economy Worker (Regular Employment)
Violations:

• Karahasan sa kababaihan at bata mula sa asawa o dating asawa, kinakasama o ka-date, o dating kinakasama o ka-date (Violence against women and children under VAWC/RA 9262)/Intimate partner violence).

GBV Case in General Trias, CaviteGBV CASE IN REGION IV-AA 28 years old young mother of a 1-year-old child was physically abused by herown father. Allegedly, incidents happened sometime in March 2020 and prior the entireLuzon has been placed under the Enhanced Community Quarantine due to COVID-19pandemic. According to the victim, the first incident happened when one day that shewas supposed to go to work, her father prevented her from going outside because ofthe threat of the aforesaid virus. When she insisted, she was physically assaulted by herfather. Thereafter, she reported the incident to her company, stating that the reasonwhy she was absent on that particular day was because of the said incident. She wastold by the company to have herself medically examined but when she was again aboutto leave their house, she was again prevented by her father and out of her fear thatshe might be physically harmed if she insisted, she then obeyed.Eventually, the victim finally had the courage to disclose the physical abuse byher father and consequently decided to report the said physical abuse to the barangay.When the victim’s boyfriend fetched her with a car, the victim’s father suddenly pulledher out from the car and dragged her back to their house and continued to hurt thevictim. Consequently, victim’s boyfriend reported the physical assault incident to thebarangay. Meanwhile, the victim’s neighbour and friend heard the commotion inside thehouse of the victim’s parent and accordingly reported the incident. Barangay came torescue, mediated and told the victim that in case the same incident happened, do nothesitate to immediately report the same. However, shortly after the visit of thebarangay, victim’s father tenaciously broke her cellular phone including her personalsim card and the company’s.In order to communicate with her office, the victim was able to borrow a tabletand communicated with her company via Facebook Messenger about the situation thatshe currently has of which was the same free online messaging that she used inreaching United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines. After the victimcommunicated with UNFPA, her case was referred to the Commission on Human RightsGender Equality and Women’s Human Rights Center (CHR – GEWHRC) on May 5, 2020for the reason that the victim wishes to be rescued from her father, leave her parent’sresidence and move with her aunt in NCR or to able to report for work and earn a livingfor herself and her daughter.

Date reported: August 28, 2020
Sector: Minor
Violations:

• Karahasan sa kababaihan at bata mula sa asawa o dating asawa, kinakasama o ka-date, o dating kinakasama o ka-date (Violence against women and children under VAWC/RA 9262)/Intimate partner violence).
• Pananakit na pisikal mula sa ibang tao (hindi asawa o kinakasama) (Physical violence)
• Karahasan bunga ng pagpapatupad ng ECQ rules o dahil sa paglabag sa quarantine or curfew (Violence in relation to implementation or violation of quarantine of curfew rules)
• Karahasan laban sa women human rights defenders (Violence against women human rights defenders)

GBV Case in San Pablo, Laguna- Summary pending -

Date reported: August 14, 2020
Sector: Rural Women
Violations:

• Karahasan sa kababaihan at bata mula sa asawa o dating asawa, kinakasama o ka-date, o dating kinakasama o ka-date (Violence against women and children under VAWC/RA 9262)/Intimate partner violence).

GBV Case in Bacoor, Cavite- Summary pending -

Date reported: August 07, 2020
Sector: Student
Violations:

• Pananakit na pisikal mula sa ibang tao (hindi asawa o kinakasama) (Physical violence)
• Threats/Harassment

GBV Case in Tanay, Rizal- Summary pending -

Date reported: August 05, 2020
Sector: Government employee
Violations:

• Panggagahasa o tangkang panggahasa (Rape/Attempted Rape)
• Refusal to accept or respond to complaints of GBV

GBV Case in San Pablo, Laguna- Summary pending -

Date reported: July 10, 2020
Sector: LGBTQIA+ Commmunity
Violations:

• Murder/Homicide

GBV Case in Bacoor, CaviteGBV CASE IN REGION IV A 29-year-old woman, who is a member of Formal Economy Worker sector and a COVID-19 patient was being discriminated by their Homeowners Association President. The victim’s cousin coursed through the Commission on Human Rights’ Gender-Based Violence Online Portal and reported the said GBV case. According to the victim’s cousin, the said HOA President aggressively communicated with the Barangay Health Officer to disclose information pertaining the victim. Consequently, their family is being harassed through text messages and chats. The victim’s cousin sought legal assistance in filing case/legal counselling from the Commission. On June 8, 2020, the CHR Gender Equality and Women Human Rights Center (GEWHRC) referred the case to CHR Region IV for proper investigation.

Date reported: June 08, 2020
Sector: Formal Economy Worker (Regular Employment)
Violations:

• Discrimination/violence against frontliners and COVID-19 patients/PUIs/PUMs

GBV Case in Malvar, BatangasGBV CASE IN REGION IV-A A 47-year-old woman reported in the GBV online portal that her former husband allegedly abducted and later on exploited for child pornography, sex trafficking their own children. She sought the assistance of CHR-GEWHRC to conduct investigation on the alleged case. She also sought the assistance of CHR-GEWHRC to eventually rescue the children and have them medically examined for sexual and physical abuse. An outright arrest of the perpetrator is also requested by the said woman. The Commission has referred the case to the appropriate region for investigation. It is also referred to inter-agency mechanisms for action. According to her, the alleged perpetrator physically abused the children-victim and is actually being used against the former. She further alleged that the childrenvictim were being threatened by the alleged perpetrator that they will be killed unless otherwise they file a counter legal action against her.

Date reported: June 08, 2020
Sector: Formal Economy Worker (Regular Employment)
Violations:

• Karahasan bunga ng pagpapatupad ng ECQ rules o dahil sa paglabag sa quarantine or curfew (Violence in relation to implementation or violation of quarantine of curfew rules)
• Others

GBV Case in Nasugbu, BatangasGBV CASE IN REGION IV-AA fourteen (14) years old girl was raped by her 24-year-old uncle in Region IV-A.The victim’s uncle is a first cousin of her father and is also living nearby their house. Asreported, the said perpetrator is courting the victim and he told the victim at the time ofthe incident that they will just testing the carnal knowledge. The victim at the time ofthe incident cannot fight back as her uncle is stronger than her. It is further alleged thatthe occurrence of the said carnal knowledge was known to other two (2) adults whowere present during the incident and who were also within the vicinity of the placewhere the crime was committed. The victim was threatened not to disclose the saidcarnal knowledge to anyone.Eventually, the mother of the victim commenced to suspect and asked one of themembers of Pambansang Koalisyon ng Kababaihan sa Kanayunan (PKKK) to talk to thevictim. Consequently, after hearing the statement made by the victim, PKKK memberassisted the victim and her mother to report the said incident to the aforestatedregion’s PNP Women’s Desk. They were able to give statements and were advised tosecure a medico legal from the Provincial Office without giving further details as to howthey can secure the said medico legal. Unfortunately, they also failed to report the saidincident to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) as theworkforce of the said office was busy attending to the distribution of subsidy under theSocial Amelioration Program. Moreover, the PNP Women’s Desk advised the victim andher mother that they might file the criminal case against her uncle when the EnhancedCommunity Quarantine is finally lifted.Meanwhile, through the assistance of PKKK National, the victim and her motherwere able to locate and communicated with the said region’s Women and ChildrenProtection Unit. They were eventually secured a medico legal of the victim through theassistance of the Municipality’s Vice Mayor and were advised to wait for 3 days for theneeded result. The victim and former’s mother wished to be assisted in filing a criminalcase against the victim’s uncle. The perpetrator is living nearby the victim’s house andhas no any idea as regards the action that being taken by the victim’s family.

Date reported: June 03, 2020
Sector: Minor
Violations:

• Panggagahasa o tangkang panggahasa (Rape/Attempted Rape)
• Refusal to accept or respond to complaints of GBV

GBV Case in Teresa, RizalGBV CASE IN REGION IV-A The victim, a rural woman residing in Region IV-A was allegedly harassed and made false accusation against the said victim by their Punong Barangay & Brgy. Chief Tanod. Based on the report, the victim was apprehended due to the alleged violation of Enhanced Community Quarantine Protocols but as to date was temporarily released after posting bail. The victim sought the assistance from the Commission to conduct proper investigation of the subject case.

Date reported: May 26, 2020
Sector: Rural Women
Violations:

• Karahasan bunga ng pagpapatupad ng ECQ rules o dahil sa paglabag sa quarantine or curfew (Violence in relation to implementation or violation of quarantine of curfew rules)
• Threats/Harassment

GBV Case in General Trias, Cavite- Summary pending -

Date reported: May 26, 2020
Sector: Elderly/Senior Citizen
Violations:

• Karahasan sa kababaihan at bata mula sa asawa o dating asawa, kinakasama o ka-date, o dating kinakasama o ka-date (Violence against women and children under VAWC/RA 9262)/Intimate partner violence).

GBV Case in Cainta, RizalComplaint Source: GBV Case in Cainta RizalA woman who was supposed to do her grocery shopping in one of the malls in Cainta Rizalwas checked by the two police personnel in the checkpoint area located at Marcos Highway. Shewas asked to present her ID and quarantine pass of which she complied.After checking her temperature, she was asked to remove her face mask for properidentification. Thereafter, one of the police personnel made an inappropriate question whetherthe victim is married or not of which she answered that she is not.Consequently, the other police personnel informed the first police personnel that thevictim is alone in the car and thereafter persistently asked for her number but she vehementlyrefused. She left the checkpoint area feeling humiliated of the incident. The email which was sentby the victim was referred by the CHR GEWHRC to CHR-NCR office for appropriate action.

Date reported: May 26, 2020
Sector: Formal Economy Worker (Regular Employment)
Violations:

• Sexual Harassment
• Others

GBV Case in Antipolo, Rizal- Summary pending -

Date reported: May 26, 2020
Sector: Formal Economy Worker (Regular Employment)
Violations:

• Pananakit na pisikal mula sa ibang tao (hindi asawa o kinakasama) (Physical violence)
• Refusal to accept or respond to complaints of GBV

GBV Case in San Mateo, RizalGBV CASE IN REGION IV-A A 47-year-old woman reported in the GBV online portal that her former husband allegedly abducted and later on exploited for child pornography, sex trafficking their own children. She sought the assistance of CHR-GEWHRC to conduct investigation on the alleged case. She also sought the assistance of CHR-GEWHRC to eventually rescue the children and have them medically examined for sexual and physical abuse. An outright arrest of the perpetrator is also requested by the said woman. The Commission has referred the case to the appropriate region for investigation. It is also referred to inter-agency mechanisms for action. According to her, the alleged perpetrator physically abused the children-victim and is actually being used against the former. She further alleged that the childrenvictim were being threatened by the alleged perpetrator that they will be killed unless otherwise they file a counter legal action against her.

Date reported: May 26, 2020
Sector: Minor
Violations:

• Panggagahasa o tangkang panggahasa (Rape/Attempted Rape)
• Karahasan gamit ang social media or iba pang online platform(GBV Committed online)
• Threats/Harassment
• Trafficking