1. There is a decrease in the number of VAWC cases filed before this Office; 2. There is still a need for capacity building training on gender and women’s human rights to strengthen awareness to different government agencies. III. REPORT ON SPECIAL HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN THE REGION: The Regional Office has taken cognizance of one hundred two (102) cases filed by women. Out of this, eight (8) underwent conciliation and mediation, thirty-one (31) for legal assistance and sixt- three (63) cases for human rights violation. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Develop a gender and development monitoring tools for NGAs and LGUs compliance on Gender and Development policies and data collation; 2. Capacity building for CODI of Partner Agencies for effective investigation of Sexual Harassment in government agencies; I. MONITORING DATA AND ATTACHMENTS: CHR Region 3 sent thirteen (13) letters to the national government agencies inquiring on their compliance with MCW. The letters were sent to the Regional Offices and LGUs as follows: DILG, CHED, DEPED, DOH, PNP, DSWD, CIDG, BJMP, NEDA, NHA, LGU, (CITY of San Fernando, Pampanga), Office of the Civil Defense, PIA. 30