Jeanette Ampog of Talikala, Inc. gives updates on the setting up of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) desks in every barangay in Davao City to help abused women and children in filing cases. Ampog said VAWC desks are not functioning since their creation as cases filed are not pursued due to the victims' lack of resources.(Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
On Women’s Month, local candidates urged to address economic abuse in Davao
In time for International Women's Month, women rights advocates in Davao urge candidates of the midterm and local elections to set platforms for women's rights given the issues of abuse that is still prevalent in the city.