LGUs are encouraged to develop and pass a GAD Code based on the gender issues and concerns in their respective localities based on consultation with their women constituents and the women’s empowerment and gender equality agenda of the government. The GAD Code shall also serve as basis for identifying PAPs on GAD to support their efforts in recognizing, respecting, protecting, fulfilling and promoting women’s human rights towards the attainment of women’s empowerment and gender equality in their locality, following the guidelines of the PCW. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in close coordination with the PCW, shall assist LGUs in the development and passage of heir GAD Codes as well as monitor their implementation.