The pandemic may have affected the lives of the San Joseños, but this worldwide problem can't stop or hold the city's development back. Despite the struggle and hardship brought by the virus, the city, with the leadership tandem of Mayor Arthur Robes and Congresswoman Florida Robes, inspired their constituents with the achieved recognition of the city proclaimed by the president, Rodrigo Duterte.

In an inaugural speech at the presentation of the San Jose Del Monte Convention Center in Barangay Sapang Palay, Congresswoman Robes boldly shared the recognition of the city, which is being proclaimed as one of the highly-urbanized city in the country. This is one of the news for the San Joseños. "I am very honored to announce that President Rodrigo Duterte has declared our beloved city a highly-urbanized city," Robes said.

"We have long waited for this and we will work more to make us truly deserving of this proclamation for the people of San Jose Del Monte," she added.

According to Robes, Duterte issued Proclamation No.1057 declaring San Jose Del Monte as a highly-urbanized city "subject to ratification in a plebiscite by qualified voters in the city."

Robe said the President could declare a city highly-urbanized within 30 days after it had reached a population of 200,000 or more, as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority. It shoul also have an income of at least 50 million as certified by the city treasurer.

San Jose Del Monte had achieved both qualifications - as "verified and attested to by the Philippine Statistics Authority and the Department of Finance - Bureau of Local Government Finance, as Duterte pointed out in his proclamation.

Duterte proclaimed the request by the city government through a resolution.

"(I)t is a declared policy of the government to support the initiatives of local governments to attain their fullest development as self-reliant communities, and make them effective partners in the attainment of national goals," the President stated in the proclamation.

 

 

 

 

Aside from the news of being a highly-urbanized city, SJDM also launched a program for the constituents to enjoy. A happy and joyful attitude despite the presence of the pandemic. A good outlook this 2021.

 

Congratulations to #TeamRobes and to all San Joseños! #SJDMtherisingcity

The Philippines is suffering now from the so-called Covid 19 or the CoronaVIrus Disease 2019, even the whole world is experiencing it. Very alarming and it makes people panic. With all this chaos happening in our country, the Government does their best and do their part to stop/minimize the spreading of this disease.

In line with this, the City Mayor of San Jose Del Monte, Arthur Robes, and CongressWoman Florida Robes called for a press conference to help spread the news that they are doing their best to fight against Covid 19.



San Jose Del Monte has one (1) COVID-19 Patient, the person is tagged as PH-21 and with this, is it needed that the office of the Mayor and the office of the San Jose Del Monte Representative go hand-in-hand in combating and taking precaution with the spread of this dreaded diseases.






Here are the steps that they are implementing citywide.

1. They created the Task Force ERID or Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases including the different agencies at SJDM and the National Agencies.

2. Awareness on the Precautionary measures such as;
a. proper hand washing.
b. proper etiquette when coughing.
c. social distancing.
d. to avoid unnecessary travels.
e. proper use of face mask.
f. sanitize your surroundings, houses, and work area.
g. Use of Alcohol and Hand Sanitizer

3. Avoid Mass Gathering

4. No Medical Mission and Blood Letting Activities

5. Designate a temporary isolation room and marked vehicle for transferring of patients diagnosed with symptoms of COVID-19.


Mayor Robes and Cong. Robes assured San Josenos that they are doing their best to serve them properly and to prevent and stop the spreading of COVID-19 at San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.

Mayor Arthur Robes is with mixed emotions as receives the award from DILG, the Seal of Good Local Governance. He admits that he is Happy with the award and recognition of what he has done for the City if San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan and at the same time nervous of how they will maintain the recognition.

Mayor Robes representing the City of San Jose Del Monte is one of the recipients that embodies the personality of a public servant.  Continuously serving for the development and progress of the city. Addition to milestones of the city.
The Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) refers to "an award, incentive, honor and recognition-based program for all LGUs, and is a continuing commitment for LGUs to continually progress and improve their performance." It was disclosed by Mayor Robes that the award is long over due already because one of the requirements weren't immediately met. But gladly, Mayor Robes together with council and members of the community were able to make some problematic barangays to be drug free.

Mayor Robes welcomes all the awards and recognition as long as it is for the city.

When was the time that we heard of incidents happened because of depression? Well, personally I do not know the data but all I know is that it has been always in the news lately.  It's really sad to know that these things are happening, depression or mental health issue is becoming a problem that most people are facing today, especially the young ones who are mostly engaged in social media and networking sites.
I'm a mom and it scares me, especially with my kids, because the stories seems to be getting worse and the victims are getting younger and younger. I would really want to know more about this, how to prevent it and some ways to deal with it and good to know that Congresswoman Florida Robes is initiating some actions to help fight this problem. It really needs to be addressed.



San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan Representative Florida “Rida” Perez Robes, in a recently released article in one of the leading newspaper mentioned that “In one public high school in a barangay in our town, 10 students, all teenagers, died of suicide due to mental health issues, in a span of one year. Many of the cases are related to online bullying." It's a real problem that we, the elders of this generation, should do something about. Congresswoman Rida was able to point out this problem  because of an incident that happens in her hometown. A tragic story that shouldn't have happened if it was given an attention. This led to her advocating for mental health. Not only because of the news but also from the personal experiences of her relatives. She is not comfortable knowing that depression claims lives in her hometown.

“Depression needs to be treated. Early intervention can come in the form of caring. It helps a lot when a depressed individual knows someone cares,” part of what CW Robes mentioned in the article. Due to this rising numbers of incidents CW Robes plans to put up a mental health center where  individuals who needs treatment can be given a proper advice at an early stage. CW Rida took time to visit different barangays and schools in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, to see the current situations. It is her gesture of bringing hope to the people.

Part of the move and action taken by CW Robes being part of the group that made a partnership with Korean-based Sunfull Foundation, an international non-government organization that raise mental health awareness among individuals and helps combat cyber bullying. Together with her are other lawmakers like Pangasinan Representative Baby Arenas and Zamboanga Sibugay Rep. Ann Hofer.

Congresswoman Rida is right to address the problem as more and more youth are becoming more enclosed in social media platforms the more that they are becoming vulnerable to cyber bulling that later on leads to depression. What we, the relatives and friends of people experiencing depression, need to do is give a reason for them to think that we are there for them and we care.

CW Rida calls the attention of the Department of Health to fully implement the Republic Act 11036 or the Philippine Mental Health Law.

Depression is a serious problem and Congresswoman Florida "Rida" Robes talks about it!

San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan is not new to me. I have known it since my younger days. It is one of the city that is nearby to the city where I live. For us who lives in Quezon City, it is just a ride away and also a walk away. Why? because as I can remember every Holy Week, religious individuals or groups does their annual walk or commonly known as "Alay Lakad". They do this as their way of penitence. The walk starts from Quezon City and up to the place called Grotto. That's how teenagers and groups does their penitence during Holy Week. The place is actually called Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto which is the exact replica of the one that you can find in France. As far as I know the fountain in Grotto is believed to be miraculous that is why a lot of people in nearby cities (not only in Quezon City) does their "Alay Lakad" as part of their faith, belief and also the symbol of their sacrifices in doing the walk of Jesus Christ.


Aside from the Grotto Church, my family also spend most of the summer outing at Grotto Vista which is located just near the Grotto Church, it is also located in SJDM, Bulacan. I lost count already on how many times we spent our family bonding and even barkada outing at Grotto Vista but I'm sure it was memorable.

A look on how this simple and beautiful town of SJDM, Bulacan became a city and now known as The Rising City. From town to cityhood and now aiming to be one of the highly urbanized cities in the country. The drastic development of the place is because of the brilliant minds of real life couple/ tandem of Mayor Arthur Robes and Congresswoman Florida Robes.

Recently, we, together with some other bloggers and media people had a tour of the new facilities in a compound where most of the agencies and offices of the city are located and are expected to cater the needs of San Josenos. Of course aesthetic city is also part of it to be recognized as an urbanized city. During the tour Mayor and Congreswoman Robes explained and presented some of the facilities that will have a big help for their people and there are also some facilities that are still under construction. One of which that they are very proud of is, the considered to be the very first Veterinary Hospital in the Philippines which is built in their city. It is also better known because of the best practices that they impose on their process of serving the San Josenos.

Here are some of the highlights from The Rising City, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan:




Truly that the Best Leaders cares about their people, Mayor Arthur Robes and Congresswoman Florida Robes do after the welfare of San Josenos. Leaders that visions the future of the city for the people.

Currently the San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan is celebrating their 19th Cityhood Anniversary with different activities through out the city which will run until September 10. So, if you want to know more about The Rising City, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan visit, understand and learn.