ANGELES CITY – At least 18 women are abused every hour in the country. There are 10,482 recorded cases of domestic violence in 2009, or 29 women who fall victim to it in a day.
These were the facts and figures revealed during the recent launching here of the “Speak Out Against Domestic Violence” pushed by the Ing Makababaing Aksyon (IMA) in cooperation with Avon Cosmetics Inc.
But IMA program director Purita David said “the numbers reported are less compared to the actual count of victims.” She said they launched the project to “steadfastly carry out the torch for women’s cause.”
IMA and Avon also launched the hotlines for those who want to report abuses against them. The numbers are (045) 625-6050 and 625-8199.
“Under this project, a hotline center has been established to receive calls, from the public. Trained personnel will man the hotlines and will provide counseling and other support services as needed by the victims. The hotline operation is from 9:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily,” said IMA in a statement.
IMA board member Dory Siy-Hian, for her part, said “violence against women has become widely recognized as a major issue of women’s rights.” She added in recent years there had been a growing awareness of the impact of violence on women’s mental and physical health.
Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting said she will prioritize women and children on her second term.
“It’s the same priority just like before. But this time, with the help of the incoming mayor, I can do much better,” said Cabigting.
Balibago village chief Tony Mamac, in his speech, vowed to support IMA’s project. He added that they had “sheltered” victims of violence since he assumed his post.
SPO3 Bernadette Galura of the Angeles City Police Women’s Desk disclosed that “only one out of ten cases” had been pursued.
“That has been the problem ever since. The women give up the case when they begin to pity their partners,” said Galura in the dialect.
Last year, Avon began to actively participate in creating awareness on the reality of domestic abuse, helping end the cycle of family violence through education, and raising funds in support of Women’s Crisis Center and its hotline activation program, which currently receives 400 calls per month.
Angeles City Executive Judge Ma. Angelica Quiambao and City Prosecutor Oliver Garcia also attended the launching of the project. They were joined by Department of Social Welfare and Development regional director Adelina Apostol and City Social Welfare Officer Heidi Patio.
These were the facts and figures revealed during the recent launching here of the “Speak Out Against Domestic Violence” pushed by the Ing Makababaing Aksyon (IMA) in cooperation with Avon Cosmetics Inc.
But IMA program director Purita David said “the numbers reported are less compared to the actual count of victims.” She said they launched the project to “steadfastly carry out the torch for women’s cause.”
IMA and Avon also launched the hotlines for those who want to report abuses against them. The numbers are (045) 625-6050 and 625-8199.
“Under this project, a hotline center has been established to receive calls, from the public. Trained personnel will man the hotlines and will provide counseling and other support services as needed by the victims. The hotline operation is from 9:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily,” said IMA in a statement.
IMA board member Dory Siy-Hian, for her part, said “violence against women has become widely recognized as a major issue of women’s rights.” She added in recent years there had been a growing awareness of the impact of violence on women’s mental and physical health.
Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting said she will prioritize women and children on her second term.
“It’s the same priority just like before. But this time, with the help of the incoming mayor, I can do much better,” said Cabigting.
Balibago village chief Tony Mamac, in his speech, vowed to support IMA’s project. He added that they had “sheltered” victims of violence since he assumed his post.
SPO3 Bernadette Galura of the Angeles City Police Women’s Desk disclosed that “only one out of ten cases” had been pursued.
“That has been the problem ever since. The women give up the case when they begin to pity their partners,” said Galura in the dialect.
Last year, Avon began to actively participate in creating awareness on the reality of domestic abuse, helping end the cycle of family violence through education, and raising funds in support of Women’s Crisis Center and its hotline activation program, which currently receives 400 calls per month.
Angeles City Executive Judge Ma. Angelica Quiambao and City Prosecutor Oliver Garcia also attended the launching of the project. They were joined by Department of Social Welfare and Development regional director Adelina Apostol and City Social Welfare Officer Heidi Patio.
