The City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan has been shortlisted as one of the fourth batch of LGUs being considered as PCW Certified Gender and Development Local Learning Hub (GAD LLH). In this regard, the Philippine Commission on Women conducted a Validation Session of the accomplished Gender Responsive LGU (GeRL) Assessment Tool on February 26, 2026 at the Public Hearing Room 1 and 2, New Government Center, Brgy. Dulong Bayan, CSJDM, Bulacan and Site Visitation of the following GAD programs: (1) Bahay Pag-Asa and (2) City Educational Assistance Program on February 27, 2026.

The Validation Session and Site Visitation was participated by all the departments involved in the Assessment. It was facilitated by the following team of PCW validators:

1. Francess Gin L. CornelioSenior GAD Specialist

2. Annrelyn M. OmbajinSenior GAD Specialist

3. Maria Cecilia Carina D. DavidGAD Specialist II

4. Jennah Faye B. De LeonGAD Specialist II

5. Jan Vincent M. MontecilloGAD Specialist II

6. Erwin A. RuizChief, Finance and Administrative Division