City of San Jose del Monte-City Planning and Development Office

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘/𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

As directed by Hon. Florida P. Robes, City Mayor and Chairperson of the Local Development Council (LDC), the Council successfully convened its 1st General Assembly/Meeting on April 23, 2026. The activity was organized and initiated by Ms. Regina S. Delos Reyes, City Planning and Development Coordinator (CPDC) and Head of the LDC Secretariat.

The meeting was highly productive, with Ms. Delos Reyes presenting the City’s development programs and projects, highlighting past accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and future plans. This was followed by Ms. Melanie N. Villano, Assistant City Planning and Development Coordinator, who presented the main agenda—focusing on the approval of the proposed Annual Investment Program (AIP) for 2027, including the Supplemental Investment Program for 2026.

Prior to the conclusion of the meeting, Hon. Florida P. Robes delivered her message, emphasizing key priorities and addressing important matters concerning the City.

A total of 75 out of 85 members attended the assembly, including Hon. Benjamin Acibal, Jr., Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Appropriation; Hon. Zosimo Lorenzo, ABC President; other Honorable Punong Barangays; and representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). The event also welcomed several distinguished guests, including Mr. Benedict Pangan, LGOO VI from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG); Ms. Hanah C. Figueroa, Audit Team Leader from the Commission on Audit; members of the Local Finance Committee (LFC); as well as selected department heads and representatives from the education sector.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 (𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔): Commission on Audit's (COA) Exit Conference for the finalization of the Annual Audit Report.

📍 Sampaguita Hall, Convention Center, Productivity Complex, Brgy. Sapang Palay Proper, this City
👥Asst. City Planning and Development Coordinator Ms. Melanie N. Villano, En.P

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. (𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿) 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The City Government of San Jose del Monte, through its City Planning and Development Coordinator Ms. Regina S. delos Reyes and her staff, hosted the Monthly Meeting of the League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines, Inc. (LLPDCPI) – Bulacan Chapter, held at the Public Hearing Room, 4th Floor New Government Center, Dulong Bayan, this City.

Relevant knowledge and information, as well as experiences and best practices are being shared during its regular monthly meeting which is also one way of enhancing their capability and promoting the camaraderie among the 24 planning and development coordinators within the province.

This time, the meeting focused on the presentation of the CSJDM Best Practices and other relevant agenda. Ms. Delos Reyes presented the past and present landscape of the City of San Jose del Monte (CSJDM), followed by the results of the 2026 Public Perception Survey. The meeting was attended by 19 City and Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators from across the Province of Bulacan, with the participation of Engr. Randy Po, OIC-Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator and some of his staff.

Also present was Mr. Juan Miguel Perez-San Pedro, Chief of Staff, who welcomed all members of the LLPDCPI on behalf of the City Mayor. In his message, he commended the local planners – specially the CPDC of CSJDM—for her unwavering dedication and commitment to public service, which have significantly contributed to the city’s development initiatives.

Ms. Regina S. Delos Reyes, City Planning and Development Coordinator, facilitated the 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 held on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 at the Congressional District Office, Brgy. Tungkong Mangga, City of San Jose del Monte.

City Mayor Hon. Florida P. Robes convened the meeting to discuss key matters for the refinement of proposed programs and projects for the 2027 Annual Investment Program (AIP). The meeting was also attended by Hon. Arturo B. Robes, Lone District Representative; Atty. Rizaldy Mendoza, City Administrator; Ms. Ana Sucgang, City Budget Officer; Ms. Analiza Avanceña, City Treasurer; Ms. Juliet Quimba, City Accountant; Mr. Jessie De Mesa, Assistant City Budget Officer; Ms. Angelica M. Ibita, Exec. Asst. II; EnP. Melanie N. Villano, Assistant City Planning and Development Coordinator; and Ms. Fatima Belicario, Project Evaluation Officer II of the City Planning and Development Office.

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), through its Project Development Division, participated in an 𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 along the MWSS Aqueduct Right-of-Way, covering areas from Barangay San Manuel to Barangay Minuyan Proper.

The activity was conducted in coordination with representatives from the Congressional Lone District of San Jose del Monte, the Office of the City Mayor, the City Engineering Office, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Maynilad Water Services, Inc., and Manila Water Company, Inc. The CPDO was represented by Ar. Richmond Jasper Inamarga, Architect II, and Wilter Vienne Ronquillo, Administrative Aide.

The ocular inspection aimed to assess the feasibility of converting fourteen (14) identified open spaces along the 𝗠𝗪𝗦𝗦 𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀. It focused on evaluating existing site conditions, accessibility, safety considerations, and potential constraints, as well as aligning with the future plans of the involved agencies. Findings from the inspection will be consolidated and used as a basis for further evaluation and project development planning.

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Please be advised that our office will be open until Wednesday, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, this week.

In accordance to the Presidential Proclamation No. 1006 s.2025, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 was declared as 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 (𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) and our staff will be 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺-𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, in accordance with the memorandum from the Office of the City Administrator.

Our office will be back at normal operation on April 13, 2026. Thank you for understanding.

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | The City Planning and Development Coordinator (CPDC), Ms. Regina S. Delos Reyes, together with EnP. Jemima D. Dumdum, attended a coordination meeting with City Administrator Atty. Rizaldy L. Mendoza, representing the City Mayor. Also present were Atty. Jigg Lynnard B. Pagente, City Assessor Mr. Mario Lorenzo; City Tourism Officer; Mr. Roberto Ramirez; Engr. Claire Garduce-Francisco, City Engineer; and representatives from the Department of Education (DepEd), including the Principal of Kakawate National High School.

The meeting primarily focused on the ongoing land development of the proposed Tourist Rest Area, which is strategically located adjacent to Kakawate Elementary School and Kakawate National High School in Barangay Paradise III, City of San Jose del Monte.

Furthermore, key issues and concerns pertaining to the Land Exchange Agreement were thoroughly discussed, during which the CPDC provided necessary clarifications and technical inputs to guide the land exchange process.

The City Planning and Development Office, headed by Ms. Regina S. Delos Reyes, City Planning and Development Coordinator, together with Ms. Melanie N. Villano, EnP, Assistant City Planning and Development Coordinator, Mr. Raymond A. Magana, EnP, Project Evaluation Officer III, and the staff of the Institutional Division, conducted the 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐀𝐈𝐏) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 on March 26, 2026, at Gumamela Hall, Convention Center.

This activity aims to review and assess all proposed programs and projects in line with the planning process, current challenges and issues, and other key factors that are vital in prioritizing each proposal for the finalization of the Annual Investment Program (AIP) 2027.

Guided by the Honorable City Mayor, Florida P. Robes, all project implementers were reminded to remain united and work collaboratively toward the betterment of the City.

The activity was attended by the esteemed members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Atty. Rizaldy L. Mendoza, City Administrator, and Mr. Juan Miguel Perez-San Pedro, Chief of Staff, along with Department Heads, Unit Heads, and technical staff. Also present were representatives from national government agencies, the academe, private sector, and non-government organizations.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | Ms. Regina S. Delos Reyes, CPDC, together with Ar. Richmond Jasper T. Inamarga participated in a meeting regarding the 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘅 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗰.

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𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | The City Government of San Jose del Monte, through the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) led by Ms. Regina S. Delos Reyes, successfully conducted the Orientation-Forum on Economic Zone Development.
The forum featured resource speakers from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), with Mr. Ludwig O. Daza presenting on Economic Zone Development and Investment Opportunities, and Ms. Leonila C. Daza presenting the rationale and objectives of the activity.

The initiative aimed to equip property and landowners with essential knowledge on the processes, requirements, and opportunities in establishing economic zone, while promoting collaboration for sustainable economic growth.

The event was attended by Mr. Juan Miguel P. San Pedro, Chief-of-Staff, representing Hon. Mayor Florida Robes; Atty. Rizaldy L. Mendoza, City Administrator; Ar. Requito Bellosillo, Planning Consultant; EnP. Melanie N. Villano, EnP. Jemima D. Dumdum, EnP. Raymond A. Magana, Mr. Lendl V. Nolasco, Ar. Roselle D. Santos, and Ms. Jireh A. Aque from the City Planning & Development Office; various LGU department heads; and property owners and developers’ representatives.

Above all, the City Government extends its appreciation to all stakeholders for their participation in advancing a more progressive San Jose del Monte.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Committee hearing for the City Ordinance No.: 2025-12-009 of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of SAN JOSE DEL MONTE.

📍 Bulwagang Senador Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., Provincial Capitol, City of Malolos, Bulacan

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | The 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, headed by Ms. Regina S. Delos Reyes, CPDC, together with Ms. Jemima D. Dumdum, EnP., Mr. Raymond A. Magana, EnP., and Ar. Richmond Jasper T. Inamarga, participated in a 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 regarding the proposed joint development initiative to transform the MWSS aqueduct open spaces into 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀.

This visionary project aims to transform 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 (𝟭𝟰) 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 along the 𝗠𝗪𝗦𝗦 𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 into safe, accessible, and engaging urban areas. The proposed development will be located within the MWSS right-of-way in the City of San Jose del Monte.

The meeting was initiated by the City Government of San Jose del Monte through the opening remarks and overview of Chief of Staff Mr. Juan Miguel Perez San Pedro. This was followed by the presentation of the project proposal by Mr. Magana to the representatives of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the concerned city departments.

Heads and representatives from the Office of Congressman Arturo B. Robes and other concerned offices and agencies were also in attendance, including the Office of the City Legal Service, the City Engineering Office, and Maynilad.

The presentation was followed by an open forum, during which participating agencies and stakeholders shared their concerns, insights, recommendations, and guidance to help advance the project’s development and eventual implementation.