GBV

Observatory Project (June 2019)

DATA AUDIT




Part I: Data Auditing

As used in the GBV Obsevatory project, data auditing refers to the inventory of secondary
data at-hand or accessible to the researcher or agency, and information that are yet to be
sourced or generated from data collected by other agencies. There are many agencies
collecting, storing and publishing information on GBV. Although the project focused on two
specific forms of GBV – abuse by intimate partners (R.A. 9262) and sexual violence (R.A.
8353), the same agencies are also engaged in documentation of GBV in general.

Aside from mapping the available GBV data, that is, identifying information available and
its sources, it is also relevant in auditing to take note of the the following, for reference:



A good data audit can help identify issues and challenges in current government GBV data
management, which in turn impacts monitoring of State compliance to human rights
standards. Another value of data auditing is in the identification of areas where GBV
documentation and research is limited – and thus, a potential arena for CHR action.


Part II: Sources of Data

There are two forms of secondary data that can be audited: quantitative (statistics) and
qualitative (narratives). Of the two, quantitative data is the more collected and visible data,
especially at the macro levels (regional, national and international). This does not always
mean that quantitative on GBV is readily available. Because GBV macro level data is often a
consolidation and processing of local data, it is dependent on what is tracked at the local
level or by frontline agencies providing direct service. This is where the sensitivity to the
diversity and intersections of social identities of local GBV data gathering tools, such as
intake and monitoring forms, are critical. Many local agencies have yet to mainstream
tracking of information that will sharpen the gender analysis of data being collected, for
instance, SOGIE, ethnicity, (dis)ability, among others. Even sex disaggregation of data
(females vs males) is still sometimes problematic.

Qualitative GBV data in the form of narratives (e.g. “salaysay”) are mostly from the local
level or from agencies directly engaged in case management. These provide details about
the phenomenon of GBV as experienced and perceived by the victim/survivors not always
reflected in quantitative data. These include information on underlying issues, the
dynamics between the victim/survivor and identified perpetrator of violence, and process
of seeking help and justice. These may also be documented by regional and national
agencies, as well as academic and research institutions, in the form of case studies and
“good practice” in their periodic reports

Sources of secondary GBV data at the local and regional levels include:

1. Agencies providing direct services to GBV victim/survivors or at-risk populations
(e.g. barangays, local social welfare and development offices, PNP, hospitals and
DOH)
2. Inter-agencies bodies on GBV-related issues (e.g. VAWC, trafficking, children’s
welfare)
3. Civil society organizations working on GBV issues
4. Research and academic institutions

National government agencies such as the Philippine Statistical Authority and the
Philippine Commission on Women consolidate regional data and reports; the latter
especially, is tasked to monitor the status of women and gender mainstreaming in the
country. National agencies also publish processed GBV data (tabulations, periodic reports,
researches and other references) on their websites, although these may not be
disaggegated by region or up-to-date, so it is still advisable to request the data from the
regional or local offices.


Part III: Data Mapping and the CHR Gender Ombud Report

The CHR Gender Ombud Guidelines (2016) provides an initial handle on the regional data
audit on the State compliance with the Magna Carta of Women (R.A. 9710), i.e. agencies to
be followed up, women human rights themes, and the data assumed to be available. This is
summarized in the table below. Highlighted below are those related to the documentation
and monitoring of VAWC and rape cases received and handled, per GBV project objectives.

A. Per Agency

Agency Identtified Data Needs and Assumed to be Available
Department of Interior and ● Number of Barangay VAW Desks established in the region, the number or Barangay
Local Government Protection Orders issued by these desks and the existence/non-existence of Barangay
Resolutions
Philippine National Police Protection from Violence
● The most recent Regional Statistic of Violence Against Women cases (rape, sexual
harassment, VAWC, etc.)
● The list and description of high profile/prioritized cases in the Region involving women
and lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
● A copy of the procedure/protocol followed by the Regional PNP and other PNP units in
the region in handling women and gender related cases and information on when the
said procedure/protocol has been reviewed/enhanced;
● Number and kinds of training on women and gender undertaken by the Regional PNP
within the year, to include dates of training, number of participants and units involved;
Women in the military, police and other similar services
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 ● Information on any policies/programs enacted to implement the elimination of all forms
of discrimination in the military, police and similar services (see sec. 18, MCW-IRR);
● Information on whether the Regional PNP and related units within the region has
convened a Committee on Decorum and Investigation in compliance with RA 7877
(Anti-Sexual Harassment Law)
Department of Social Welfare Women in armed conflict/ Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution on women,
and Development peace and security
● Data on the assistance given by MSWDO / CSWDO / DSWD to pregnant, lactating
women arrested/detained for reasons of armed conflict
● Data on the psychosocial services provided by the Department to combatants and
noncombatants
● Data on documented cases of women and girls forcibly recruited for armed conflict
● Statistics/Data on women victims of gender-based violence in times of armed conflict
and status of these cases
● Statistics/Data of women especially Indigenous and Moro women who are displaced or
forced to abandon their lands, territories, and means of subsistence, or relocation for
military purposes under any discriminatory condition;
Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances
● Data on the services delivered by the MSWDO / CSWDO to WEDC
Department of Education and Public and Private Schools with programs to prevent Violence Against Women
the Commission on Higher ● Information on whether or not the school/university have (a) policies, (b) programs, and/
Education or institutional mechanisms in place for complaints and assistance to students/faculty in
cases of rape, sexual harassment, and other forms of violence and discrimination
against women and persons with diverse SOGIE (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals,
Transgender);
● Information on the number of gender based violence, sexual harassment cases
handled/ investigated by the school’s or university’s CODI, and the number of sexual
harassment cases / other cases resolved and referred to the CSC or other tribunals
● Cases handled involving persons with diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
and Expression (SOGIE), particularly lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people
Public and Private Schools with Scholarship for marginalized women
● Information on whether or not the school / university has established a scholarship for
marginalized women and the number of marginalized women who were able to access/
avail of such scholarship
Public and Private Schools which conducted reviews to address gender stereotypes in
materials and curriculum
● Information on any reviews/enhancement made on school/university materials and
curriculum in order to address gender stereotypes in accordance with the Magna Carta
of Women (RA 9710) since 2009
Public and Private Schools with policy on non-expulsion of students/faculty due to pregnancy
● Information on whether or not the school/university has adopted a policy on non-
expulsion of faculty and students due to pregnancy as provided under the Magna Carta
of Women;
● Information on the number of cases/complaints (with status) filed in relation to the
expulsion of faculty/student due to pregnancy
Regional Disaster Risk ● Whether or not the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council is fully
Reduction and Management functional and whether it has adopted Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction
Policies (including guidelines) and programs. This can include efforts undertaken by the
RDRRMC to address women’s issues and gender concerns in disaster risk reduction
management;
● Information/Data on whether or not the Cities/Municipalities Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Council are fully functional and whether they have adopted Gender
Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction Policies (including guidelines) and programs; This
can include efforts undertaken by the cities and municipal DRRM in addressing
women’s issues and gender concerns in disaster risk reduction management;

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 ● Information on the extent of participation of women in the drafting of DRRM policies,
guidelines and programs;
Inter-agency Council on ● Guidelines, Policies, and mechanisms adopted by the Inter-agency on Trafficking and
VAWC on Violence Against Women to address violation of women’s human rights and
provision of remedies;
● Collated reports and statistics, including issues, challenges identified by the inter-
agency for the year in relation to trafficking and violence against women;
● Other relevant information which the inter-agency believes to be relevant in the
reporting of women’s human rights situation in the Region.

B. By Specific Provision in the Magna Carta of Women (no specific agency identified)

Theme Data Need
Armed conflict ● (Same content as the DSWD)
Military ● Information on any policies/programs enacted to implement the elimination of all forms of
discrimination in the military and related services (see sec. 18, MCW-IRR);
● Information on whether the Division/Battalion and other related units within the region has
convened a Committee on Decorum and Investigation in compliance with RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual
Harassment Law);
● Number of cases of sexual harassment or other gender based violence and other forms of
discrimination committed against or committed by military officers duly filed, investigated,
and/or acted upon
● Information on any disciplinary action or dismissals from service effected within the year as a
result of the above-mentioned processes.
Media For Local Government Units:
● Information on whether or not the local government unit has created the Local Media Board
(LMB) in accordance with the MCW and information as well on the actions it has undertaken to
monitor compliance of the non-discriminatory and non-derogatory portrayal of women in media
and film by media organizations and corporations within their respective jurisdictions;
For Media Organizations and Corporations
● Information on whether the media organization/corporation has adopted policy guideline/s on
gender equality in all aspects of management, training, production, information dissemination,
communication and programming;
● Information on whether the media organization/corporation has convened a Gender Equality
Committee or Focal Person to promote gender mainstreaming as a framework and strategy;
● Information on whether the media organization/corporation has undertaken efforts to
incorporate gender equality and gender based discrimination training as components of human
resource development; Please include the number of gender equality and gender based
discrimination training undertaken within the year.
For self-regulatory bodies, groups and associations for media, cable, film, and advertising
● Whether or not these bodies have adopted policies and/or programs in compliance with the
provisions of MCW on the non-discriminatory and non-derogatory portrayal of women in media;
Health ● Information on whether or not the agency/LGU has adopted and implemented the guidelines on
the 60 day special leave for women (on surgery caused by gynecological disorders) and leaves
in cases of VAWC (RA 9262). Information is likewise requested on the number of women who
availed of these leaves.
● Information on whether or not a Region/Province/City/Municipality effort has been undertaken
to adopt policies, programs, guidelines for the implementation of comprehensive, culturally
sensitive and gender responsive health programs and services. This entails providing
information on (a) current programs and policies on RH; (b) current guidelines; (c) number/
statistics of women able to avail of Reproductive Services within the Local Government Unit’s
jurisdiction.
Housing ● Information on whether or not the local government undertook a review of their existing policies
and guidelines on housing, relocation and resettlement to ensure gender sensitivity and gender
responsiveness during relocation and resettlement of communities;
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 ● Information on the existing guidelines in place on housing, relocation, and resettlement and on
whether these assure that housing programs and services are provided for women belonging to
the marginalized sectors;
● Information as to the participation of women in the development of land use plans,
implementation of zoning ordinances, and in the drafting of polices and guidelines on housing,
resettlement and relocation.
Participation and Women’s Participation in all levels of development planning and program implementation
representation ● Information as to the number of women members in the Regional Development Councils;
● Information as to the number/percentage of women members in all development councils from
provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels
Women members in policy and decision and making bodies
● Information on the number of women and women’s participation in the Provincial Agrarian
● Reform Coordinating Committee (PARCCOM) and Barangay Agrarian Reform Committee
(BARC);
● Information as to number of women members and women’s participation in community based
resource management bodies or mechanisms on forest management stewardship;
● Information as to the number of women members and women’s participation in the National
Agriculture and Fishery Council (NAFC) and its regional and local counterparts;
Social protection Existence of social protection programs and women/ women’s groups who availed of social
protection programs
● Information on whether or not the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund has been
established and the number of women farmers, fisherfolks groups who were able to avail of the
same this
● Information on whether or not an employment programs and/or economic opportunities have
been developed at the local government level to specifically address the returning women
migrant workers; Information as well on the number of returning women migrant workers who
were able to access such programs and/or economic opportunities
● Information as to programs and/or policy in place at the local government level which provide
insurance programs for senior citizens and indigents; Information as well on the number of
women who were able to avail of such programs
● Information on whether or not a Community Based Social Protection Scheme for women with
disabilities has been duly established and implemented at the LGU and information as well on
the number of PWDs, and women PWDs who were able to access the same

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