On July 9, 2024, DILG issued MC No. 2024-90: TRAINING MODULE ON STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs) IN HANDLING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAW) AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) CASES. The Module, launched in August 1, 2024, was developed by SALIGAN with the DILG-NBOO and support of the GOJUST Program of the European Union, after consultations with service providers and stakeholders in select justice zones. It is part of the project “Safe, Fair-Environment and Responsive Barangays for Women (SAFER Women)”. Trainers from Quezon City, Calamba City, Baguio City, Balanga City, and Zamboanga City already utilized the modules in empowering officials of pilot barangays in their respective localities.