DAVAO CITY, April 26 -- A system to track violence against women (VAW) has started operating this week, compiling cases to ensure the rights and welfare of victims.

In a press conference here Friday, officials said the Davao City's Integrated Gender Development Division (IGDD) said the VAW Tracking System (VTS) is a digital database created to consolidate, record and efficiently track VAW cases.

IGDD chief Lorna Mandin said they are actively coordinating with partner agencies, including the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and the Department of Education Davao City Division to consolidate reported VAW cases in the city.

VTS aims to protect women's rights and welfare by serving as ...