GREETINGS

Good morning everyone and welcome to my presentation. As you can see on the screen our topic
today is about the causes of domestic violence in the Philippines.

INTRODUCTION

The more we talk about domestic violence, the more likely it becomes that we build awareness,
identify abusive behaviors, and take action to prevent harm to people in our communities who may
be family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. So let's talk about it.

It is an opportunity to bring the issue to the forefront, advocate for change, celebrate survivors, and
mourn those who have tragically lost their lives to domestic violence. Domestic violence is a deep-
rooted issue that affects our family members, friends, colleagues, and many other members of our
community.

Conclusion: To conclude, domestic violence has many forms which include physical aggression like
kicking and biting and it can also be sexual or emotional. It is essential to recognize the signs of domestic
violence and report the abuser if it is happening around you or to you.

Domestic violence is violence committed by someone in the victim's domestic circle. This includes
partners and ex-partners, immediate family members, other relatives and family friends. The term
'domestic violence' is used when there is a close relationship between the offender and the victim.

Number of cases of violence against women and children Philippines 2016-2021. In 2021, the number of
cases of violence against women and children reported in the Philippines reached about 8.43 thousand.

95% of Filipina victims reported having experienced physical violence by an intimate partner ◆ 56% of
Filipina victims reported having experienced sexual violence by an intimate partner ◆ 68% of Filipina
victims reported having experienced stalking by an intimate partner.

Sexual abuse is sexual behavior or a sexual act forced upon a woman, man or child without their
consent. Sexual abuse includes abuse of a woman, man or child by a man, woman or child. Sexual abuse
is an act of violence which the attacker uses against someone they perceive as weaker than them.

Physical violence is an act attempting to cause, or resulting in, pain and/or physical injury. As with all
forms of violence, the main aim of the perpetrator is not only – or may not always be – to cause physical
pain, but also to limit the other's self-determination.

Isolation of the victim from the outside world is an important element of psychological control. Isolation
includes controlling a person's social activity: whom they see, whom they talk to, where they go and any
other method to limit their access to others. It may also include limiting what material is read.

Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse, or intimate partner violence. It describes a pattern of
behaviors a perpetrator uses to gain control and power by eroding a person's autonomy and self-
esteem. This can include acts of intimidation, threats, and humiliation.
Emotional abuse includes non-physical behaviors that are meant to control, isolate, or frighten you. This
may present in romantic relationships as threats, insults, constant monitoring, excessive jealousy,
manipulation, humiliation, intimidation, dismissiveness, among others.

Verbal abuse, also known as emotional abuse, is a range of words or behaviors used to manipulate,
intimidate, and maintain power and control over someone. These include insults, humiliation and
ridicule, the silent treatment, and attempts to scare, isolate, and control.

Male privilege is fostered through the ways in which women are objectified and seen to play the role of
serving the needs of their male counterparts. Men can assume that they're entitled to exert control over
women. This leads to a sense of authority that manifests as coercion, punishment, and control tactics.

People who lack education have trouble getting ahead in life, have worse health and are poorer than the
well-educated. Major effects of lack of education include: poor health, lack of a voice, shorter lifespan,
unemployment, exploitation and gender inequality.

Personality disorders are conditions in which an individual differs significantly from an average person,
in terms of how they think, perceive, feel or relate to others. Changes in how a person feels and
distorted beliefs about other people can lead to odd behaviour, which can be distressing and may upset
others.

Substance use is the continued use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription or over-the-
counter drugs with negative consequences. These consequences may involve: Problems at work, school,
home or in interpersonal relationships. Problems with the law.

A set of familiar values and believes along specific group or society that influence the individuals'
understanding towards their surroundings.

Gender ideologies are defined as views that people hold regarding gender roles. Gender ideologies exist
on a continuum with traditional gender ideologies at one end of the continuum and egalitarian gender
ideologies at the other end of the continuum.

Typically, a person with low self-esteem: Is extremely critical of themselves. Downplays or ignores their
positive qualities. Judges themselves to be inferior to their peers. Uses negative words to describe
themselves such as stupid, fat, ugly or unlovable.

Many things can trigger anger, including stress, family problems, and financial issues. For some people,
anger is caused by an underlying disorder, such as alcoholism or depression. Anger itself isn't considered
a disorder, but anger is a known symptom of several mental health conditions.

The primary statute addressing domestic violence in the Philippines is Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-
Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 ("VAWC Act") and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR).

sincerely appreciate your attention today/this evening/this morning. And that brings us to the end. I'd like
to thank you for your time and attention today. Thank you so much for your interest and attention.