Understanding Violence Against Women and Children Cases Among the Aeta Mag-Antsi Communities in Capas, Tarlac: A Case Study

LUISITO L. PASIGON; KRIZZIA P. AREOLA; ALLEN CHRISTIAN P. APOSTOL; FRANCESCA MARGARETTE A. MALLARI; VALERIE D. MANUEL; JAYRELYN M. VALLEJOS

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.70080

Understanding Violence Against Women and Children Cases Among the Aeta Mag-Antsi Communities in Capas, Tarlac: A Case Study

Author(s)	Atty. LUISITO L. PASIGON, KRIZZIA P. AREOLA, ALLEN CHRISTIAN P. APOSTOL, FRANCESCA MARGARETTE A. MALLARI, VALERIE D. MANUEL, JAYRELYN M. VALLEJOS
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study explored the Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) cases within the Aeta Mag-Antsi communities of Barangays Cut-Cut II, Aranguren, and O’Donnell in Capas, Tarlac. The problem addressed was the limited understanding of the perceptions, cultural dynamics, and amicable settlement practices surrounding VAWC cases among this specific indigenous group. The research aimed to capture the experiences of Aeta women or children who were victims, knowledgeable community members, tribal leaders, and local authorities. A qualitative case study approach was used to gather in-depth information on how this human phenomenon took place within the Aeta culture. The study was guided by the Differential Opportunity Theory, Feminist Theory, and Social Disorganization Theory. Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 8-10 key informants and analyzed using thematic analysis. Key findings revealed that traditional gender norms, limited access to formal law enforcement, and cultural sensitivity to marital privacy significantly influenced the occurrence and handling of VAWC cases. A strong reliance on indigenous dispute resolution mechanisms over formal government systems was observed. The primary conclusion was that the Aeta Mag-Antsi people in these communities have deficient access to local law enforcement agencies, posing an obstacle for the government to enforce RA 9262 effectively. The research emphasized the need for culturally sensitive interventions by government and non-government organizations and the importance of strengthening formal education to empower the Aeta Mag-Antsi tribe against the perpetration of violence. Recommendations for policy enhancement in support of indigenous people and the presence of law enforcement as peacekeepers were also presented.
Keywords	Violence Against Women and Children, Aeta Mag-Antsi, Indigenous People, Cultural Dynamics, Domestic Violence, Criminology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.70080

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