POPCOM Annual Report 2020

2020
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CONSECTETUR
ADIPISCING ELIT
FUSCE RUTRUM
PURUS VEHICULA
ULTRICES
CONSEQUAT
CONTENTS
ABOUT POPCOM 4
FOREWORD 6
UNDERSECRETARY’S STATEMENT 7
PPMP PROGRAM COMPONENTS
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND FAMILY PLANNING 8
ADOLESCENT AND HEALTH DEVELOPMENT 24
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION 36
FINANCIAL REPORT 50
PPMP POLICIES 53
POPCOM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 63
POPCOM EXECOM AND REGIONAL DIRECTORS 64

4 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 POPCOM
About Us.
POPCOM is the lead agency in the implementation of the population and management
programs in the country. The three (3) program components of the PPMP include:
Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP), Adolescent Health and
Development (AHD) and Population and Development (POPDEV) Integration.
ANNUAL REPORT 2020 POPCOM 5
Our Vision Our Mission

We are the lead organization in population We commit, in collaboration with partners,
management for well-planned and empowered to create an enabling environment to:
Filipino families and communities.
Empower couples and individuals to
achieve their desired number, timing,
Core Values and spacing of children in the context
of informed choice, and responsible
Service excellence parenthood;
Professionalism
Innovativeness Enable adolescents to realize their
Respect full potential and total well-being; and
Integrity
Teamwork and Transparency Mainstream population factors in
sustainable development initiatives.
“ It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that quality is never compromised.

Quality improvement is the job of all the POPCOM personnel.
POPCOM Quality Policy
The Commission on Population (POPCOM) is the central policy-making, planning, coordinating,

and monitoring body of the Philippine Population Management Program.
Quality and excellence shall be our guiding principle and the heart of our commitment in POPCOM.
To accomplish these goals, with our partners, we will:
Provide evidenced-based information and technical services to our partners and clients;
Observe and maintain a high degree of transparency and ethical standards in public service;
Promote professionalism and proficiency among officials and staff in meeting the evolving needs
of our partners and clients, and statutory requirements;
Continually improve our quality management system.
Optimize the use of public funds and resources;
Manage gender-responsive and culture-sensitive population program efficiently and effectively.

The COVID 19 Pandemic in 2020 put a challenging role for the

Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) to implement
its programs, projects, and activities in the ”new normal.” The strict
health protocols affected the face-to-face targets and activities set
by the agency and its regional offices. Our resilience was put to test
on how we can empower couples, individuals, and communities to an
improved quality of life.
POPCOM continued to uphold its commitment to achieve the PPMP

goals in support of the President’s 10-Point Agenda and the Sustainable
Developmect Goal. It formulated plans, conducted training, seminars,
orientations, held special events, and developed IEC materials on the
three program components using the different online platforms.
Likewise, regional partners and stakeholders remained devoted amidst
the threat of the pandemic. Innovative creations were developed
to cope up and sustain the implementation of all population-related
activities and projects.
MESSAGE FROM THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Well into its fifth decade of existence, the individuals for the house-to-house dispensing
Commission on Population and Development of family planning commodities. These serve as
continues to be laser-focused on its mandate of proof of the dedication, passion and resolve of
empowering Filipino families and communities, the men and women of our organization, and in
evolving with them through changing times equal measure, their co-workers in the field, as
and situations. well as our partners in government and agencies
in all regions, who made all the narratives in this
Though 2020 should have been a symbolic year compendium a reality.
of clarity of vision and unimpaired sights, ours
was clearly obstructed by the escalation of the Indeed, beneath the numbers, statistics and
Covid-19 health emergency. The weight of the accomplishments, are the unmistakable efforts
virus’ nefarious effects was felt and borne not of unnamed individuals who have contributed
just by local health systems, but also even by immensely to what is now documented in this
established global medical structures. annual report. Certain targets may have been
reached, some aspects may have fallen short,
The spread of the 21st Century pandemic in while a number of goals are still yet to see their
our country tested the tenacity of POPCOM to accomplishments. Concerns such as unmet need
carry out its mission and vision by instituting of couples, adolescent pregnancies, gender-based
measures and innovations that will transition violence, and sexually transmitted infections,
its services from the so-called new normal to among many others, continued to be addressed.
the current normal. The agency harnessed and Nevertheless, they will serve as motivation and
maximized available technologies and online impetus on our continuing journey in empowering
platforms at its disposal, in all possible fronts, Filipino families, while learning to live and adjust
in bolstering its interactions with national in the context of the deadly Covid-19 health crisis.
agencies, local government units, allied local
and global stakeholders and partner-workers If there was a hallmark of POPCOM’s Year 51 in
on-the-ground. These ensured continuity 2020, it was all about rising above trials and
of program implementations when physical mustering resourcefulness and resilience to carry
interactions were unlikely. on in the midst of a rampaging Covid-19 crisis.
As documented in this report, this agency had
In the face of the Covid-19 contagion, POPCOM deftly defied all forms of odds, as it continues
implemented a “business-as-usual” approach to be up to the task in serving families, couples,
to its operations by shifting most of its communities, individuals and various sectors of
engagements online. However, being in the line Filipino society, while we face together and, will
of work we are engaged in—that is, population all hopes, collectively triumph over the pandemic
and development—the human element simply of our generation.
cannot be overlooked. Occasionally, we have
witnessed a number of in-person interactions
in small groups for much-needed training and
retooling sessions, and even between JUAN ANTONIO A. PEREZ III, MPH, MD
Undersecretary and Executive Director
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD
AND FAMILY PLANNING
The Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP) Program has
continuously adapted with the demands of the new normal towards the end of
the year. This is by creating an alternative strategy specifically for the house
to house information drive by capacitating community volunteers and online/
virtual RPFP classes. This would enable LGUs with high targets to cope with
their accomplishments despite the pandemic.
The Regional Offices worked closely with the Local Government Units (LGUs),
partners and other stakeholders to continue their demand generation activities
such as counseling and profiling of walk-in clients.
The community volunteers throughout the country spent their time

resupplying Family Planning commodities to warrant full access of supply
during the pandemic. Further, the Regional Offices and their counterparts
at the local levels worked together for responsive critical plans to address
population issues during the challenging and difficult “new normal.” Catch-up
plans were conducted to strategize on how to reach the remaining targets
for the year. Orientations and planning workshops for localization strategy to
selected pilot LGUs were also undertaken.
In addition, POPCOM Central Office set up its Supply Chain Management Unit
(SCMU) to deliver family planning supplies in the regions with the purpose of
decreasing the incidence of stock out. Some of the POPCOM Regional Offices
also inaugurated their new POPCOM Warehouses to strengthen the SCM on
Family Planning nationwide.
1,159,767 couples/ individuals

were reached during the conduct of the
RPFP classess and activities.
Summary of Regional Accomplishment

Demand Generation
POPCOM Targeted No. Total No. of Unmet Need Referred
Regional Offices of Couples/ Couples/ Individuals Identified and Served
Individuals Reached
Region I 59,277 60,089 19,440 19,430
Region II 43,817 29,731 529 4,466
Region III 59,020 59,201 9,041 8,707
Region IV-A 75,000 84,080 36,728 31,780
Region IV-B 59,000 101,194 22,741 19,110
Region V 97,158 118,923 23,887 21,160
Region VI 97,481 89,537 23,063 25,047
Region VII 84,000 87,338 2,704 3,447
Region VIII 77,586 60,821 15,697 6,431
Region IX 77,689 48,969 5,740 4,387
Region X 98,217 102,969 24,822 11,558
Region XI 69,756 52,504 8,493 6,803
Region XII 53,685 66,093 7,104 2,932
Region BARMM 80,000 78,780 22,226 11,507
Caraga 60,000 47,856 8,395 3,038
CAR 37,786 38,761 683 512
NCR 70,528 32,921 10,582 7,776
Grand Total 1,200,000 1,159,767 241,875 188,091
98%
POPCOM has reached a total of 1,159,767
couples/individuals or 97% of its annual
target through RPFP Sessions/Classes. Out
of the actual accomplishments, 241,875 were
identified with unmet need for modern family OF ANNUAL TARGET
planning and 188,091 were referred to and
served. The data gathered was a result of the HAS REACHED
demand generation strategies/ RPFP classes.
Pre-Marriage Orientation and

Counseling (PMOC)
One of the major tasks of POPCOM is to train

members of the Pre-Marriage Orientation
and Counseling (PMOC) team of the Local
Government Units (LGUs).
The PMOC program is designed to provide

would-be couples necessary information
they will need in performing their roles
well as husband and wife; prepare them
for the challenge of married life and their
responsibilities as spouses, family members
and future parents; and to give them a better
understanding of what marriage is, so that
they can firm up their decision to get married
based on sufficient knowledge and clear
expectations.
Plan development initiatives are as follows: Estimation of the Effects of the COVID-19
Pandemic on Preventable Maternal Deaths
POPCOM coordinated and facilitated the PMOC and Unplanned Pregnancies
Joint Steering and 4th National Technical
Working group (NTWG) meeting held last This project intends to embark on a study
October 23, 2020 (via zoom) and participated to analyze the effects of COVID-19 on the
by other member agencies - Department of provision and access of reproductive health
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), care services including family planning and
Department of Interior and Local Government maternal health care and its indirect effect to
(DILG), Department of Health (DOH), Philippine prevent maternal deaths.
Statistical Authority (PSA). Usec. Perez as
Chair of the Steering Committee presided the The study research sites were randomly
meeting. The following were discussed and selected - District 1 and IV of Quezon City,
agreed upon during the said meeting: District II of Cebu City, Zamboanga City,
Brgy. Muzon in Alitagtag, Batangas in one (1)
(a) Formal creation of the Steering Committee hospital and one (1) health center for each site.
who will discuss and resolve relevant policy Respondents were health care professionals
issues; who provided maternal care services in the
hospital and health center and randomly
(b) The Philippine Guidance Counselors selected mothers who were pregnant either in
Association (PGCA) raised the issue relative to 2019 or 2020.
the accreditation of counselors by the DSWD;
and The study was a thematic analysis and
time-trend analysis. It includes (1) Mother’s
(c) Discussion of PMOC RTWG XI Resolution on knowledge, sources of information, and
the issue in the signatory/ies in the certificate utilization of contraceptives; (2) Mother’s
of the PMC sessions. experiences of maternity care from health care
workers and care facilities; (3) Experience

Moreover, the team prepared and conducted
regarding changes to care provided to mothers
"Workshop on the Rationalization of RPRH
and newborn.
Indicators" on February 26-28, 2020 at
Greenhills Elan Hotel Modern, San Juan City.
The results of the study indicated that the
COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)
every element of the health system. On
prepared the reports and data in streamlining
the demand side: (a) the lesser number of
of indicators for KRA 5: Elimination of Violence
consultations due to fear of the virus and lack
Against Women and Children. Meanhwile,
of knowledge leads to poor health-seeking
POPCOM provided technical assistance during
behavior; (b) both the pre-COVID and during
the activity which was attended by Program
COVID, there is limited knowledge regarding
Managers, Regional Directors, Assistant
contraceptives; (c) compromised access
Regional Directors, selected POPCOM CO
to contraceptives that eventually leads to
staff and DOH staff. Representatives from
unplanned pregnancies; and (d) increased
the National Economic and Development
in maternal mortalities in high-risk areas of
Authority (NEDA), Department of Education
COVID-19.
(DepEd), United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA), ReachHealth-USAID, National Youth
This study was made to realize that despite
Commission (NYC), and Likhaan also provided
the initiatives of the government to improve
substantial inputs and assistance.
maternal health, the maternal mortality ratio in
the country has been increasing.
Subsequentlty, the 6th RPRH Law Annual Report
Writeshop was conducted in collaboration of
National Implementation Team (NIT)/ ReachHealth, Department of Health (DOH), and
Regional Implementation Team (RIT) Likhaan.
on Responsible Parenthood and
Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law
POPCOM and its Regional Offices serve as

secretariat to the NIT and RITs, respectively.
Said bodies serve as an oversight and
coordinative venues to lead the policies,
programs, and projects of converging
government agencies and private stakeholders
in this area of concern. POPCOM continues to
provide support on the different undertakings
of the NIT-RPRH.
At the national level, the effort continued even

during the pandemic. POPCOM-CO’s Policy
Advocacy and Development Division (PADD)
turned over the secretariat function of the
NIT and NIT-TWG to the Policy Monitoring
and Evalution Division (PMED). As part of the
secretariat function, PMED facilitated and
documented the 79th and 80th meetings,
and agreements were disseminated to the
members.
Other Coordinative meetings conducted by Gender and Development (GAD), streamlining

the Regional Offices of Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs),
retooling on RPFP for Barangay Service
All of POPCOM Regional Offices were able to Point Officers (BSPOs), and other issues and
conduct various coordinative meetings with concerns in implementing RPFP programs.
Local Government Units (LGUs) and other
National Government Agencies (NGAs) to POPCOM X conducted a harmonization
strengthen PPMP localization, specifically meeting with Bukidnon POPDEV Office and
the intensified implementation of National Provincial Health Office for a smooth and
Program on Population and Family Planning well-coordinated implementation of the RPFP
(NPPFP) at the regional and local level. Program.
A joint meeting with DOH-CHD Bicol, POPCOM POPCOM NCR conducted a total of six (6)
and LGU Partners / Stakeholders was RPFP Focal Persons’ and Population Officers
conducted on April 16, 2020 to provide inputs meetings in the region. The first meeting was
to a comprehensive and inclusive continuity held on February 14 at Ramada Manila Central
plan and how to go about the provision of FP wherein 23 focal persons from 15 LGUs were
services during the Enhanced Community present. Due to the pandemic, the succeeding
Quarantine (ECQ). It was participated in by staff meetings were conducted via online platform
from DOH-CHD Bicol Family Health Cluster, held on May 28, September 4, October 28 and
POPCOM Technical staff, Local Population December 9.
Officers, Family Planning Coordinators and
from the DOH Retained Hospitals. The Local They also conducted coordinative meeting on
Population Officers shared their strategies January 16 with Parañaque City for KATROPA
being undertaken during the state of Public Implementation. The meeting aims to plan
Health Emergency due to Covid-19 Pandemic. for the activities that can be conducted to
maximize the LGU budget for FY 2020. This
POPCOM VI conducted coordinative meetings was facilitated by Dr. Agnes Rillo, FP Medical
with LGUs/LCEs and partner agencies to discuss Coordinator and Ms. Mary Jane Casimiro,
NPPFP Harmonized Data system, NPPFP Information Officer III of POPCOM-NCR.
Caravan, comprehensive implementation of
RPFP Form Harmonization Meeting with DOH
POPCOM and DOH conducted various meetings to harmonize the Family Planning forms of both
agencies. During the meetings, the different operationalization of the concept of Unmet Need
on the ground were clarified. Some operational issues that affect harmonized initiatives at the
national level down to the local level were also resolved such as avoidance on the implicit message
on the use of the traditional method as part of the family planning communication strategy.
Policy guidelines and department orders were also aligned in the relevant strategies on data
reporting and data management systems for the family planning program. POPCOM Usec. Juan
Antonio A. Perez III and DOH Usec. Myrna Cabotaje agreed to use their own forms in gathering
data and unify the database on unmet needs and individuals/couples served.
RPFP PROGRAM AND ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION
The Information Management and Communications Division (IMCD) led the production of Usap-tayo sa Family Planning with
Doc Jeepy Talk show.
Usap- Tayo sa Family Planning with Doc Jeepy Talk Show is an online program which aims to provide
a platform for the discussion of various population management information, knowledge, strategies
and events to the general public and key stakeholders. The show discussed topics ranging from
family planning, adolescent health, population and development, as well as other topics that affect
the larger population in terms of social and health needs as well as development opportunities for
every Filipino citizen.
It is hosted by Usec. Juan Antonio Perez III, MD and co-hosted by IMCD’s Assistant Division Chief,
Mylene Mirasol Quiray. Other guests and resource persons were invited to provide inspirational
messages and valuable insights.
POPULATION EVENTS
Family Planning Month

August 2020
POPCOM observed Family Planning (FP) Month which

carried the theme, “Mag-FP para sa ligtas, malusog at
wais na pamilya.”
It created awareness on the importance and benefits

of FP for a better quality of life. IMCD conducted
the various online activities such as Social Media
Campaign that featured different Family Planning
Methods (#FPMonth2020 and #usaptayosaFP2020).
Some advocates were also encouraged to share their

testimonials on the importance of
World Contraception Day

September 26, 2020
POPCOM continued its partnership with Bayer Philippines in

celebrating the World Contraception Day (WCD) on September
26, 2020 with the theme “Your Life, Your Future”. The annual
worldwide campaign centers around a vision where every
pregnancy is wanted. Its mission is to improve awareness of
contraception and to enable young people to make
informed choices on their sexual and reproductive
health.
International Men’s Day

November 19, 2020
Highlights of this year’s celebration were the positive value

men bring to the world, their families and communities
with an international theme of, “Better Health for Men and
Boys”.
POPCOM joined the event as part of the agency’s

Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP)
Program. Localized theme is “Maginoo KATROPA Ako”.
This is to promote one of POPCOM’s male involvement
strategies, Kalalakihang Tapat sa Responsibilidad at
Obligasyon sa Pamilya (KATROPA).
Survey on Family Planning

Moreover, Prof. Rizal Damanik, Deputy for
The Commission on Population and Training and Development, Ms. Anjali Sen,
Development (POPCOM) commissioned the UNFPA Representative, Ms. Nanik Purwanti,
Social Weather Stataions (SWS) to conduct Head of Bureau for Foreign Technical
the family planning survey. Cooperation, and Usec. Juan Antonio A. Perez,
III, Executive Director of POPCOM assured
The survey aimed to collect baseline data for their continuing support and strengthened
the Family Planning Program of POPCOM as partnership for the implementation of the SSCT
an Agency. POPCOM integrated comments activities and programs during the Technical
in the questionnaire and were translated into Planning and Bi-National Steering Committee
Filipino and other major dialects in the country Meeting last December 7, 2020. A total of 16
such as Ilokano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, and activities were also approved for CY 2021.
Bicol.
The Social Weather Report Survey of Social RPFP4LFE Status Survey and Regional
Weather Stations submitted the full report of
Roadshow
the said survey covering the entire Philippines
with the four (4) major study areas: National
POPCOM provided technical assitance and
Capital Region (NCR), Balance Luzon, Visayas
monitored companies that adopted Family
and Mindanao. Data were gathered through
Planning (FP) policies as part of their Family
face-to-face pen and paper interviews (PAPI)
Welfare Program. Four provinces were
of voting-age Filipino adults (18 years old and
visited namely Bataan, Laguna, Zamboanga,
above) at the respondent’s place of residence.
and Cagayan De Oro to check the status
of implementation of the project in their
Based from the survey, Filipinos considered
workplaces.
Teenage Pregnancy as one of the most
concern problems of women today.
Several meetings and activities were conducted
with the Mr. Delbert Marquez of UNFPA to
South-South Triangular Cooperation discuss the website that they developed for the
(SSTC) project. Along with this, the team coordinated
with POPCOM Regional Offices on the launch
The Knowledge Sharing Program for BARMM of RH-care.info website which aims to raise
Muslim Youth Leaders was conducted as part awareness about different RH programs.
of the Joint Action Plan. The SSTC-Technical
Working Group (TWG) of both Philippines and These were some of the strategies being
Indonesia convened to discuss activities that undertaken to reach individuals in the labor
can be done during the pandemic. force with unmet need on modern family
planning.
The SSTC Online Training Design on
Visit https://rh-care.info
Reproductive Health, Family Planning,

Adolescent and Reproductive Health (ARH)
and Prevention of Gender-Based Violence
(GBV) and Child Marriage for BARMM Youth
Muslim Leaders was held on October 26-28,
2020 with 57 participants across the country.
There were four (4) Action Plans formulated
and presented during the activity.
POPCOM Region IV-A Calabarzon

celebrated the 6th Birthday of
the 100 Milionth symbolic baby
in their region.
For this year's celebration, the

theme is "Bigyang Halaga ang
Bawat Pinoy sa Pag-Unlad,
Ngayon at Bukas” with the sub-
theme “Sa kanyang ika-anim na
taon, Siguraduhin
ang kanyang Kalusugan at
Edukasyon."
All POPCOM Regional Offices

also celebrated this event
through different strategies and
provision of basic social and
health services.
In celebration of the World Vasectomy Day, POPCOM-NCR, in partner-

ship with DKT Philippines conducted the World Vasectomy mission from
November 16-20, 2020. Prior to the event, promotion of the event to invite
possible vasectomy acceptors were held. DKT placed a radio plug in an FM
station while POPCOM-NCR maximized its social media account to post
the details of the event, including the HELPLINE. As a result, 57 clients
were provided with free vasectomy service.
POPCOM, Department of Health (DOH) and United States Agency for International Development (US-
AID) ReachHealth Project working together to align communication plans for the population and devel-
opment programs. This helps to enable the stakeholders to harmonize the key messages on Family Plan-
ning, where they agreed that having consistent messages across the regions would significantly help in the
effective promotion of the program. Presentation of situational analysis of the current landscape of family
planning in the country was done. Also, DOH and POPCOM identified strategies to address unmet need
and increase the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR).
Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger communities. The above offices/agencies

and Poverty (EPAHP) Convergence were joined by the National Nutrition Council
(NNC), DILG’s Bureau of Jail Management and
Program
Penology (BJMP), PCC, National Disability
Authority (NDA), Development Bank of the
Through the EPAHP Convergence Program,
Philippines (DBP) and other EPAHP partners.
the Office of the President – Office of
the Cabinet Secretariat (OP-OCS), DSWD,
The EPAHP is intended to contribute to the
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR),
national government efforts in addressing
Department of Agriculture (DA), DILG, DepEd,
hunger and poverty through the synergy
DOH, Department fo Science and Technology
and convergence of essential services
(DOST), Department of Trade and Industry
of participating EPAHP partners directly
(DTI), Natioanal Anti-Poverty Commission
benefiting the poorer sector of the country.
(NAPC), National Irrigation Administration
POPCOM contributes to EPAHP component
(NIA), Technical Education and Skills
under Demand generation activities and
Development Authority (TESDA), POPCOM
provision of services on health, nutrition, and
and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP),
family planning. POPCOM targets 30,000
are venturing on collaborative efforts to
couples/ individuals in all regions including the
increase farm productivity and income, ensure
targets of NAPC for 2019-2022.
food and nutrition security, and mitigate
hunger and malnutrition in the urban and rural
Online RPFP Monitoring System
RPFP Online Monitoring System is the largest

database maintained by POPCOM Central
Offices. It is designed to track couples who
attended RPFP Classes per region, province,
municipality, and barangay. A database
where the RPFP demand generation, unmeet
need identified during classes conducted and
couples/individuals FP service delivery are
stored/encoded.
The online system has been at the forefront

of POPCOM Regional offices in support for
identifying couple’s awareness and use of FP
methods. This also helps track statistics
disaggregated down to the Barangay level,
including the date when an FP class/session
is conducted.
Fruthermore, POPCOM set-up and

The helpline served 2,411 clients who seek
operationalize an Usap Tayo sa Family
information on FP, Adolescent Health and
Planning Helpline to ensure continuous
Development (AHD), Gender-Based Violence
access and provision of FP information and
(GBV) and at the same time information about
services particularly for the current users and
the COVID-19 disease.
those intending to use.
379
participants
349 trainees
690trainees
RPFP and Usapan Pre-Marriage Retooling of RPFP

Orientations Orientation and for Barangay
Counseling Population Volunteers
(BPVs)
Number of participants who were oriented and trained on these RPFP Strategies.
POPCOM - Region I
POPCOM - Region II
POPCOM - Region III
POPCOM - Region IV-A Calabarzon
#RPFPontheGO
#AngPamilyangPlanadoPanalo
POPCOM - Region IV-B MiMaRopa
POPCOM - Region V
POPCOM - Region VI
POPCOM - Region VII

POPCOM - Region VIII
POPCOM - Region IX
POPCOM - Region X
POPCOM - Region XI
POPCOM - Region XII and BARMM
POPCOM - Caraga
POPCOM - Cordillera Administrative Region
POPCOM - National Capital Region

ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND

DEVELOPMENT (AHD)
The AHD Program aims for the total well–being of young people ages 10-19 years old. Specifically,
the program’s objective is to address adolescent sexual and reproductive health issues and
problems since among the priority concerns are related to their risky sexual behaviors resulting
in teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV and AIDS.
The activities and projects implemented under this program component seek to instill knowledge,
skills, attitude and values among Filipino youth geared towards developing them to become
responsible individuals and future leaders of the society.
404,959 adolescents and

23, 625 adults (partners, stakeholders, youth
service providers) were reached during the
conduct of the AHD activities.
2,142
participants
5,810youth
779
adolescents
U4U Teen Trails Prevention of Teenage Awareness Campaign on HIV

Pregnancy Symposium and Adolescent Health Care
"
the Agency promotes
Online Peer Education Strategy
POPCOM conducted an Online Peer Education

Training to organize and develop a pool
of online peer educators who will conduct
online educational sessions on adolescent
the total well-being reproductive health for young people, ages
10-19 years old, in selected regions of the
of young people Philippines.
by addressing POPCOM explored online platforms in

implementing the AHD program, specifically
issues related to the mobilization of Peer Educators nationwide.
Data show that more than half of Filipino
adolescent, sexual and youth (61% females, 57% males) are exposed
to the internet. Thus, POPCOM will maximize
reproductive health this opportunity to create avenues for peer
educators to interact and be active providers
(ASRH) and rights. of accurate ASRH information.
The Adolescent Health and Development (AHD)

program of the Commission on Population
and Development (POPCOM) generally aims
to contribute to the reduction of adolescent
pregnancy and repeat pregnancies. Ultimately,
the Agency promotes the total well-being of
young people by addressing issues related
to adolescent, sexual and reproductive health
(ASRH) and rights.
The Challenge Initiative
The Challenge Initiative (TCI) is led by the Tool Kit (uploaded on the TCI Global Website)
Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population – Social and Behavior Change Approach and
and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Sexuality Education Approach.
Bloomberg School of Public Health. This
is a five-year collaboration project with the To effectively implement this project, the
Commission on Population and Development POPCOM Team (selected Central and Regional
(POPCOM) and Zuellig Family Foundation Offices staff) headed by the Deputy Executive
(ZFF). Director attended Workshops scheduled three
times a week for knowledge exchange and
The Initiative for cities pursues a Business sharing among country practitioners. The
Unusual approach since local governments will Focal Person attended the Workshop from
decide if they want to participate. Committing September to December 2020.
their own human and financial resources and
political will in solving teenage pregnancy IMCD co-led the launch of TCI in the Philippines
challenges. through a social media campaign of the TCI
Launch; the actual launch and Press Briefing.
The main goal is to establish adolescent and IMCD’s Assistant Division Chief moderated
youth-friendly cities towards reduction of teen the Philippine Launch, as part of the Global TCI
pregnancies in the country. As part of the Movement.
AHD Focal Division, IMCD, through the AHD
Focal Person co-led the drafting of the TCI
2020
NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
OF TALENTS
The National Festival of

Talents (NFOT) provided
a venue for the youth and
students in learning and
understanding population
issues. This event is one
of the advocacy tools that
aids POPCOM and DepEd in
promoting and implementing
the AHD program.
Here are the national champions per POPDEV events:
POPDEV Events Names of Nation Regions/ Schools
POPQUIZ Joemarie B. Castones Caraga:

Caraga Regional Science High School,
Surigao City
POPDEV Debate Clarence Bagay Region II:

Tuguegarao City Science High School
Jingle Writing and Thaeobe J. Casinabe Region X:

Singing Valencia City National High School
Poster-making Sara Athena T. Reyes NCR:

Parañaque Elementary School Central
Kasaysayan at Elijah James Asis Region V

Heograpiya Quiz Faith Joy Canibusa
FOR REGIONAL POSTERS

POPCOM conducted virtual awarding of the AHD Film Festival. In its 4th year, the film festival
successfully engaged youth from different regions to develop documentaries under the theme,
“The Youth and the Demographic Transition.” Moreover, it also developed a pool of communicators
who can help promote Demographic Dividend to a wider sector of the population. The Film Festival
aims to produce advocacy materials for adolescents and program stakeholders on population and
development issues.
The Virtual Live Screening and Awarding ceremony was held from July 20-23, 2020. The national
winners for each categories were as follows:
Observance of the International Youth Day
POPCOM joined the international community in the celebration of the 2020 International
Youth Day. The theme for this year’s celebration was, “Youth Engagement for Global Action”
which seeks to highlight the ways in the engagement of young people at the local, national
and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions and processes, as well as
draw lessons on how their representation and engagement in formal institutional politics
can be significantly enhanced.
In this connection, POPCOM-IMCD conducted and supported online activities and campaigns
such as Tiny-concert series in partnership with the Philippine Legislators’ Committee
on Population and Development (PLCPD). The series maximized online platforms and
the contribution of music and artists in advocacy in relation to adolescent sexuality and
reproductive health.
In the regions, POPCOM I partnered with the SK Federation of City of San Fernando, La Union
and San Carlos City to conduct the Virtual Spoken Poetry contest among young people in
the city last August 24, and November 27, 2020 respectively.. The objectives of the activity
is to define the role of the youth during the pandemic; and to engage all youth sectors to be
more productive, creative and engaging in local and global transformation and development
as they celebrate the International Youth Day.
Lastly, in celebration of International Youth Day, the family members particularly the young
children, nephews/nieces including the young neighbors of POPCOM-NCR staff took part in
the webinar on SHAPE-A held on August 13-14, 2020.
AHD NEW INITIATIVES/ PROJECTS
BeshyTaktakan
BeshyTaktakan was a creative online

strategy of POPCOM where it engages youth
participation through series of discussions,
games and challenges on various topics that
concerns the youth. This was conducted live
via the official FB Page of POPCOM every
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The
pilot episodes that started in June 8 up to
December 4, 2020 revolved around SOGIE,
Depression and the SK Creative Ways during
the Quarantine, among others.
Screen Time with Youth Tiktok Challenge
Amid the pandemic, POPCOM managed POPCOM III developed the use of TIKTOK.
to engage the adolescents and youth in its Because “Empowered Teens Make a
AHD program through online film showing Difference”, POPCOM III urges young teens
of POPCOM-produced films. Participants to join and create tiktok videos such as
were asked to evaluate these films through challenges, dance, songs or whatnot. The
answering questions in Google form to be young participants needed to choose one of
submitted in exchange for a 100-peso worth of the following tracks: #teenchoice (creative
cellphone load. From Sept. 21 until December content on ABCDEs to avoid teen pregnancy,
7, 2020, POPCOM I has already shown 12 STIs & other adolescent Reproductive Health
films. issues; #healthyteens (creative content on
the promotion of health and well-being among
Byaheng Lambak Cagayan youth in the new normal) and #teengoals
(creative content on how Pinoy teens can use
POPCOM II launched an AHD strategy through life skills to reach their goals in life). The chosen
a webinar entitled Byaheng Lambak Cagayan track was the basis for the tiktok video they will
with the aim of designing a roadmap in creating make. The online challenge was open to 10-19
youth movement led by POPCOM-Region II years old. A total of 7 male and 5 female joined
AHD ambassadors last September 13, 2020. the challenge.
The activity was attended by 17 participants
composed of 6 males and 11 females. Kwentuhang PopMilya
POPCOM II produced a video of the AHD
Learning Packages which can be utilized A weekly radio program entitled Kwentuhang
during online classes of the learners with their PopMilya was broadcasted on one radio
teachers. Copies of the AHD canned videos station in the three provinces (Oriental Mindoro,
were distributed to the P/CPOs and Guidance Occidental Mindoro, Romblon), and radio plugs
Counselors in the region after a Utilization were aired on strategic airtime in Palawan and
Workshop for the intended client. Marinduque.
Poster Design of Sara Athena Reyes from NCR,

1st Place Winner during NFOT's Poster Making Contest
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT (PODEV) INTEGRATION
As a population management strategy, POPDEV integration is

defined as the explicit consideration and integration of population
dynamics and dimensions in the critical steps of any development
initiative, such as plan and program development, policy formulation,
database management and utilization, and other efforts that aim to
improve, in a sustainable manner, the development conditions of
the people and the locality in which they live.
POPCOM conducted its Mid-Year Review and Work Planning for its 17 regional offices on July 15 to August 10, 2020. The
POPCOM-BARMM were also provided technical assistance on August 19, 2020 to help them develop their catch-up plan
following the thrust and priority of the agency and to adopt the same changes and adjustments brought by the health crisis.
Revision of the PPMP DP 2017-2020 The TWG is tasked to revise the PPMP-DP in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New
The Philippine Population Management strategies and interventions were developed to
Program-Directional Plan (PPMP DP) Mid- address the present situation.
Term Review 2020 was conducted on January
13-14, 2020 at the Astoria Hotel in Pasig City. DED Tacardon provided the content grounding,
direction, and relevant inputs for the
The activity aimed to review and revisit development of the policy plan.
the PPMP-DP, assessed its gains, and
identified gaps and challenges encountered
in the implementation of policy and program Further Analysis of the 2018 National
strategies identified in the PPMP-DP 2017- Migration Survey (NMS) on the Trends
2022. and Patterns of the Migration
It was participated in by 113 participants The study undertaken by Dr. Marites Tingco
composed of POPCOM Regional Directors, of the Dela Salle University Inc. will assist
POPCOM CO staff and Regional Focal Persons policymakers and influence program managers
of the PPMP program components: RPFP, AHD at the provincial/regional level to appropriately
and POPDEV. target their projects based on the skills and
demographic characteristics of the possible
A Technical Working Group (TWG) composed spurt in the inflow of migrants going back to
of Central Office Division Chiefs, focal persons their respective home regions as a result of
of the three (3) program components, and Balik Probinsya Program.
designated Assistant Regional Directors from
three (3) cluster regions was created.
GIZ-led Training for POPCOM Staff

The initial findings of the study included: (a)
Employment as the main driver for the mobility Selected Central Office and Regional Staff
of population (the most common destination participated in the Training on Basic Geographic
is NCR and CALABARZON which also Information System (GIS). last December 1-4,
registered as the highest out-migration areas); 2020 via zoom. This training capacitated
(b) Impact of COVID-19 on employment (e.g. POPCOM selected officers in setting-up and
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Activities maintaining a Geographic Information System
experienced a significant decline); (c) (GIS)-based platform and analytics for the
Application of migration models to determine demographic vulnerability information and
internal migration; and (d) Understanding the data.
migration patterns –provincial level analysis.
GIS is a specific information system applied
The result of the study was presented and to geographic data and is mainly referred to
validated by the POPCOM CEC and POPCOM as a system of hardware, software, personnel
BOC members. and procedures designed to support capture,
management, manipulation, analysis, modeling
Documentation and Development of the and display of spatially referenced data for
Manual of Operation for the Registry of solving complex planning and management
Barangay Inhabitants and Migrants (RBIM) problems. The webinar also had a hands-on
activity on how to use the QGIS and the basic
Dr. Melvin Jabar of DLSU did qualitative toolbars, plugins and import and export maps.
research to document experiences, best
practices and challenges with regards to the POPDEV Mentoring
use of the RBIM database and the preliminary
activities that have been implemented to get In line with the integration of people centered
the system up and running. plans and programs at the local level, POPCOM,
led by PMED-PRPS and PADD, capacitated the
Some of the findings in the desk review include: techncal and administrative staff of POPCOM
Region CAR in their conduct of POPDEV
(1) RBIM as a rejoinder to the 1992 UDHA Law; Mentoring on October 17-18, 2020.
(2) Prior to RBIM, some of the LGUs have The objective of the training was to orient the
already various systems adopted to respond mentoring team of the region on their tasks
to the requirements of RA 7279 i.e. Koronadal and functions as a TA provider to their LGUs;
City which implemented the Barangay discuss the basic demographic concepts,
Migration Information System; measures and matrices and how to use and fill
out the matrices; and the mentoring process
(3) Successful implementation of Migration specifically the desk review of the Ecological
Information System in the Municipality of Profile (EP) of their LGUs.
Tanay;
Meanwhile, POPDEV Mentoring on the
(4) Presence of RBIM database is consistent Situational Analysis and Writeshop of Socio-
with the Local Government Code. Economic Profile for the Municipality of
Asuncion, Davao del Norte was also conducted
last October 18, 2020 and reached 48
participants (31 females,17 males) Technical
Working Group and the Planning Team of
Lupon, Davao Oriental on September 16-19,
2020.
Development of POPDEV Mentoring Tool Orientation on POPDEV Basic Concepts

and Data Analysis Concept in with retooling
In terms of the POPDEV mentoring guidebook, on RPFP to all BSPOs in Anilao, Iloilo last
PMED was tasked by Deputy Executive Director November 24, 25 and 27, 2020. The skills
Lolito R. Tacardon to revive and update the on data analysis will be applied in crafting
Training Module on Integrated Population the Barangay Development Plan after the
and Development Planning, a project of the successful consolidation of data on barangay
National Economic and Development Authority profiling.
(NEDA) in 1993.
Population, Health, and Environment (PHE)
This training module assembles a variety
of interrelated topics lectures and papers POPCOM, led by PMED, coordinated the
of Dr. Alejandro N. Herrin on population and conduct of several PHE meetings for planning
development integration in development of various events on January 17, 2020 and April
planning, as well as on outputs of the 10, 2020. This PHE is under the PRB project.
Population Development Planning and
Research (PDPR) Project and inputs of many A workshop was conducted last August 26-
trainees of the IPDP Project at the national, 28, 2020. The assigned LGU to POPCOM was
regional and local levels. The staff of PRPS Marikina. The workshop was participated
were tasked to re-input information from the by other LGUs along with Marikina namely;
training module and to update its contents Pasig, Antipolo, Zarraga, and Cardona. Two (2)
based on available data. meetings with the TWG of the Central Office
were conducted on October 21 and November
Desk Review on the Socio-Economic 23, 2020 for project updates..
Profile for Municipality of Libertad, Antique
conducted last October 26-28, 2020. It was Inter-Agency Technical Working Group -Active
attended by 32 participants. The activity aims Health and Ageing Development (IATWG-
to review the available existing census, survey AHAD) of the POPCOM BOC
and administrative data for enhancement
and plot the data using tabular and graph Five (5) IATWG-AHAD meetings were held
displays to establish trends for analysis. during the year and attended by its member
Agreements were the submission of output agencies- DSWD (Chair), NEDA, DOLE, DILG, UP
on November 15, 2020 and Workshop 2 and 3 Population Institute, POPCOM and COSE.
will be on November 18-20 and December 7-9
respectively. During this meetings, existing research
studies and policies on elderly population
Data Analysis Concept and were reviewed, RA 9994 were assessed
Demographic Profiling of Pre-Marriage focusing on health and social pension, and
Counseling Applicants of the Province of the implementation status of the National
Negros Occidental conducted last December Commission on Senior Citizens Act (RA 11350)
18, 2020. The activity was participated by were discussed. UPPI also presented findings
30 population workers and Barangay Service of some reseaches relative to the elderly.
Point Officers (BSPOs) of the Province of
Negros Occidental.

POPCOM BOC Selection Committee POPDEV WEEK

The BOC Selection Committee is composed
of UPPI as Chair, DOH, DILG, DAR, and Dr.
CELEBRATION
Dexter Galban, representative for the Private
Sector as members, conducted series of
meetings to evaluate and assessed applicants
for the vacant positions of Regional Directors
for POPCOM MIMAROPA, POPCOM III and
POPCOM X.
The BOC Members also endorsed the

resolution approving the reappointment of Dr.
Juan Antonio A. Perez III as Director V of the
Commission on Population and Development.
Moreso, they also approved the Work and The Population and Development (POPDEV) Week
Financial Plan of the POPCOM for the is celebrated annually (November 23-29) by virtue
Implementation of the PPMP for the Year 2020, of Proclamation No. 76 signed on Oct. 20, 1992,
including the Operation of the NPPFP for the by then President Fidel Ramos. The POPDEV
Year 2020-2022 Pursuant to the President’s Week highlights the need for an invigorated and
Directive During the Cabinet Meeting of 04 intensified campaign to address problems in the
March 2019, recommended the issuance of pace of the Philippine population growth and the
an Executive Order Declaring the High Rate country’s capability to provide for a growing nation.
of Adolescent Pregnancies as a National
Social Emergency; and created resolution on In the light of the current Covid-19 pandemic,
strengthening POPCOM as an Agency. this year’s celebration centered on the theme:
“Addressing Demographic Vulnerabilities During
Statements/proposed bills the Pandemic.” The theme stresses the need to
emphasize and focus on the various demographic
a. Joint Press Statement on Protecting dimensions that simultaneously affect and effect
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights conditions or situations brought about by critical
and Promoting Gender-responsiveness in the and life-threatening events to every individual,
COVID-19 crisis families and communities in the country.
b. POPCOM proposed bill on “Balik POPCOM celebrated the event through hanging of
Probinsya Program” endorsed to selected the streamer in the office façade, dissemination of
Representatives and Senators for authorship press releases to media and partner agencies and a
of the said bill days long social media information campaign.
Regional Offices nationwide joined in the 31st

National Statistics Month Celebration with the
theme Bridging Digital Gaps: Making Information
Available to all by changing the prescribed streamers
and joining in different activities.
Demographic Dividend
2020 Kaunlarang Pantao Award (KPA)
POPCOM conducted three (3) meetings during
the year to tackle all necessary issues about POPCOM conducted the Search for Outstanding
the achievement of the Demographic Dividend. Local Government Unit as part of the Rafael M.
A study will be done to help POPCOM in Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award.
developing the tools for planning and provision
of technical assitance at the regional and local This aims to recognize local implementers
levels. who significantly contributed to the efficient
and effective implementation of the Philippine
Sub-Committee on Internal Migration (SCIM) Population Management Program (PPMP).
IMCD coordinated and organized four (4)
Representatives from the different national Technical Working Groups (TWG) and
agencies, non-government organizations, and Organizational meetings to craft the KPA’s
academes meet virtually on May 12, 2020 to criteria.
come up with a strategic program to be able
to track the mobility of the population within Production of the 2nd edition of the Rafael M.
the country. Salas Biography
2020 Philippine Statistical System (PSS) POPCOM developed and published the
Fellowship Rafael M. Salas: A Millennial Man for Others
biography, a book about the life and times
POPCOM, represented by Ms. Marelle Contado of Mr. Salas in 2019 as part of POPCOM’s
of PRGS, attended the fellowship organized advocacy to continue the legacy of Mr. Salas
by the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) as “Mr. Population”.
on January 30, 2020 at the SEDA Vertis North
Hotel, Quezon City. The gathering aimed to The book also serves as an inspiration not
strengthen the partnership and cooperation only among local government units (LGUs) in
between PSA and its partners in statistical their local governance and implementation
development. of PPMP programs and activities, but also
among the youth as he exemplified in his early
years of being a multi-awarded student and as
a trusted and hardworking civil servant in his
professional life later on.
100 Millionth Baby Celebration
A commemoration of the day when the

Philippines reached the 100th millionth
population was conducted on July 27, 2020.
The commemoration aimed to drumbeat
the emerging population and development
agenda documented and surfaced through
the lives and conditions of the 100 millionth
babies.
The celebration carried its theme, “Bigyang

Halaga ang Bawat Pinoy sa Pag-Unlad,
Ngayon at Bukas.” and a social media
campaign was also conducted. An AVP
showing the status of the different symbolic
babies nationwide were produced and
disseminated.
Demographic and Socio-Economic Indicator System

(DSEIS)
The POPCOM Regional Offices maintained and regularly updated

the DSEIS with the latest available data from various sources
(PSA, DOH). The DSEIS can be accessed by the public data users
through the link posted in the regional offices’ websites.
Migration Information System using the Registry

of Barangay Inhabitants and Migrants (RBIM)
A system that can be used by the local government

units to track the migration patterns and data of their
cities and municipalities.
Assessing Demographic Vulnerabilities of Communities to COVID-19/ Demographic Vulnerability

Tool (DVT)
The Demographic Vulnerability Tool/Indicators are partial elements in assessing the overall vulnerability
of a community. These demographic variables include population density, household size, type of housing
unit, and number of the most vulnerable population particularly the older persons.
It is important to consider these factors in planning for pandemic responses such as quarantine and other
support strategies at the municipal/city and barangay levels to make the responses more effective and
efficient. These are the tools that can be used for a more comprehensive perspective of the vulnerability
situation which can be used as a guide by the LGUs on their plans and strategies in addressing Covid-19
pandemic situations.
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC VULNERABILITY

TOOL ASSESSEMENT FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
Region I POPCOM Region 1 conducted a media briefing on assessing demographic

vulnerabilities of communities to COVID-19 last June 11, 2020. Participants include
representatives from regional line agencies such as Philippine Information Agency
(PIA) Region I as well as representatives from various local media. Discussion
includes basic concepts of Dempgraphic Vullnerability (DV), analysis of DV results in
Region I, and the developed infographics for information dissemination.
Region II Dissemination of the DVTs and Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) to NEDA, DILG,
DOH CVCHD and to all Governors and City Mayors on May 7, 2020;
Consultation meeting with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director, Mr.
Dante Balao on May 6, 2020 at the OCD Regional Office, Tuguegarao City;
Orientation/Consultation on the DVTs and JMC 2020-01 with Tuguegarao City Mayor
Jefferson P. Soriano and representatives from the City Planning and Development
Office (CPDO), City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), City Disaster
Risk Resilient Management Office (CDRRMO) and the City Population Office (CPO) on
May 13, 2020 at the Mayor’s Office, Tuguegarao City; and
Presentation of the DVTs and Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2020-01 during the
Provincial Inter Agency Task Force (PIATF) Meeting of Nueva Vizcaya Province on
June 22, 2020 at the Pasalubong Center, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.
Region III Conduct of Regional Interagency Task Force for COVID- 19- Last May 4, 2020 thru
Google Meet hosted by the Office of Civil Defense. POPCOM III presented to the
members of the RIATF the Demographic Vulnerability Assessment Tool. The members
were very appreciative of the initiative of the POPCOM. As a result of this, OCD will
include DV Tool as part of the action plan of the local COVID-19 task forces and
instruct local task forces to coordinate with respective local population offices. Also,
NEDA will come up with geo-mapping using the DV results and DOH-RESU will help in
providing COVID-19 cases to compare with LGU-released data.
Region IV-A Orientations on the use of Demographic Vulnerability Tool as part of the training
module on Strengthening BHERT Capacity during COVID-19 to five (5) provinces and
14 municipalities of Rizal.
Region IV-B The Demographic Vulnerability Tool (DVT) was discussed by a radio guest at the
DWLC 1017AM Radyo Pilipinas Lucena on December 4, 2020.
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC VULNERABILITY

TOOL ASSESSEMENT FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
Region V RD Nacionales presented to the members of the Regional IATF the results of the
Demographic Vulnerability (DV) Tool for the City of Legazpi on April 29, 2020. She
explained that during pandemics, geographic spread is a vital factor in identifying
the most effective health interventions to mitigate disease outcomes and that
demographic characteristics such as sex and age composition of the population at
risk play an important role in determining the pattern of epidemic spread.
Region VI Orientation on the Demographic Vulnerability Tool to Regional Partner Agencies.

This activity was conducted last June 3, 2020 via Zoom cloud virtual platform. It
was virtually attended by 18 participants from regional partner agencies in Region
VI. The main purpose of the activity was to present and assess the demographic
vulnerabilities of communities in Region VI to COVID-19.
Region VII DVT was presented during the conduct of Provincial Population Management
Conference in Siquijor Province participated by IATF members in LGU in Siquijor, the
only Province in the region with zero local transmission of COVID-19.
Region XI POPCOM XI was able to reach 254 participants from LGUs, partners, population
offices were able to attend a series of orientation of DVT in response to the pandemic
NCR POPCOM-NCR conducted an orientation on DVT to the 20 Department Heads/Planning

Officers from 11 LGUs on November 19, 2020, via zoom.
The region also collected data regularly on the status of the LGU COVID-19 cases as
to facilitate the analysis on the trends of infection, recoveries and deaths. A separate
worksheet had been prepared by the regional office for this particular activity. Similarly,
updating of the COVID-19 cases in the DemVul tables are being done periodically until
December 7. A revised LGU specific/disaggregated DemVul fixed tables have been
initially prepared and distributed to the regional staff for updating. The results and
data are also shared to LGUs.
CAR The region initiated a cross-analysis of confirmed cases in the region and the results
of the DVT. This study aimed to ascertain any key factors in the prevalence of positive
cases among populations and communities in the region. The findings of this study
were shared with regional coordinating bodies like the RIT, RPEB, and through the
media.
Orientation /Trainings provided to Clients/LGUs/Stakeholders
Regions Descriptions Dates
Region I Online Orientation on Demographic Dividend for Project December 11, 2020
Monitors and Evaluators’ Association Inc. (PMEA) members
was attended by 15 participants from the regional line agencies,
local government units, state universities and colleges.
Region II Online orientation on the Enhanced Social Protection for RSDC December 2, 2020
Members;
Region IV-A Cavite Province Celebration of POPDEV Week attended by the November 30, 2020
PPDO Representative and all the Local Population officers of
Cavite and their Barangay Service Point Officers. The topics
discussed were the DVT and RBIM by PO IV.
Ms. Marilyn F. Ogaya acted as Resource person during the

Laguna Province Orientation on the new DILG Memo Circular
2020-132 on the Establishment of RPRH Law implementing
teams. It was attended by the members of the Provincial
Implementing Team of Laguna Province.
Region IV-B Orientation of the Enhancement of the Ecological Profile has November 23, 2020
been carried out by the region. The Local Chief Executives and
the local planning team of the five (5) pilot cities/municipalities
representing each province of the region participated.
Region VIII Series of PPMP Reorientation and Localization and November 10, 16
Institutionalization for LGUs of Biliran and Leyte which was and December 2,
attended by a total of 120 pax. 2020
Region X Twelve (12) Provincial Population Officers of Bukidnon Trained November 1-19,
on the Continuing Program on Peer Education. 2020
CAR An orientation-meeting on current Regional POPDEV initiatives December 16, 2020

was conducted with NEDA-CAR to “reintegrate and coordinate”
on the goals and objectives of the PPMP specifically on the
POPDEV integration program. Attended by 50 NEDA-CAR staff.
Topics were on the concept of people-centered development,
Demographic Dividend and the current initiatives related to the
POPDEV program in the region.
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

SPECIAL POPULATION GROUP
POPCOM XI conducted an activity on Men's
Responsibilities in Gender and Development POPCOM-MIMAROPA conducted a discussion
(MR GAD) in the Municipality of Tarragona, of Si Lolo’t Lola Katuwang sa Responsableng
Davao Oriental last October 29, 2020 which Pagpapamilya in the Municipality of Rizal,
was attended by 50 male employees of the Palawan facilitated by the Provincial
said LGU. Population Management Coordinators. This
was conducted on October 20-21, 2020.
The program aimed to orient men in gender
and development and had raised the level of POPCOM Region V initiated an activty for the
awareness on men's responsibilities of their elderlies and PWDs in line with the celebration
Reproductive Health issues and concerns. of the month of Elderly Filipino and PWD’s. A
total of 170 food packs were distributed to the
POPCOM XI conducted a PPMP Orientation to identified Senior Citizens and PWDS in selected
LGBT Community of Mun.of Sulop participated Barangays (Buraguis, Binanuahan, San Roque,
by LGBT Leaders reaching to 31 participants. Baybay and Sabang of Legazpi City).
POPCOM NCR regional staff attended the POPCOM VI conducted a Level V – Continuous
series of webinars on GAD conducted by Training on GAD focusing on Culture Sensitivity
CSC: Gender, Diversity and Social Inclusion, of Indigenous People. This activity was
Public Service Values in Times of Adversities, attended by 20 POPCOM Staff, JOs, COS, last
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership held February 25-28, 2020 at Casa Pilar, Malay, Aklan.
last August to October 2020. POPCOM VII conducted a PPMP Orientation to
Indigenous People (IPs) in the City of Naga on
October 28, 2020.
POPCOM XI conducted a PPMP Orientation

for IPs participated by IPMR-IP Leaders per
barangay of LGU Tarraona, Senior Citizen
Group of Mun. of Hagonoy, and PWD group of
Padada Davao del Norte.
POPCOM XI also conducted an activity on MR.

GAD which aimed at men's responsibilities of
their Reproductive health issues and concerns.
POPCOM Undersecretary Juan Antonio A. Perez III, MD, MPH

led the Agency in the achievement of its goals through the
conduct of various media interviews, online events, partnership
meetings, national and local initiatives, virtual seminars and
foras, talks, and other interpersonal activities.
BUDGET UTILIZATION REPORT
To monitor and evaluate the quantitative and qualitative measures of agency performance, PMED
through the Monitoring and Evaluation Section is tasked to monitor the budget utilization of POPCOM
regional offices as reflected in the units of their work measurement and other indicators of agency
performance, including the standard and actual costs per unit work. These reports are designed and
used for the purpose of monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness with which budgeted funds are
being utilized, and generally for verifying the attainment of goals established in the budget process.
Figure 1 presents the amount obligated and disbursed in the 3 programs of POPCOM. For the year
2020, a total of 123,226,727.32 million Pesos was disbursed or 85% of the total 138,011,589.88 million
Pesos budget for the 3 programs of POPCOM, namely, Adolescent Health and Development (AHD),
Population Development (POPDEV), and Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP).
Figure 1. Budget Utilization Chart by Program Component, FY 2020
Budget Obligated Disbursed

In table 1, presents the detailed amount of obligated, disbursed, and unutilized amounts of the 3
POPCOM Programs. As detailed, the RPFP budget has P107,126 Million – of which 85% or about
P99,049. Million – were disbursed. While the AHD budget has P13,409 Million – of which 86% or
about P11,653 Million – was disbursed. And lastly, the POPDEV budget has P17,126 Million – of
which 85% or about P14,665 Million – were already disbursed by the regional offices.
Table 1. Annual Budget Utilization Rate by Program Components, 2020
Figure 2 shows the breakdown of expenses per activity of the overall budget of 138M. The conduct
of training has the highest expenses for the year, which follows the salary of job orders, other
professional services, supplies, the printing of materials, and maintenance and repairs expenses.
Figure 2. Total Budget Utilization by Activity, FY 2020

POLICY FORMULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

One of the key roles of POPCOM is to lead in the development and preparation of
population policies and operational plans in the population development sector.
POPCOM works with different program partners at different levels by providing
technical assistance and advocating for favorable policy climate in order to
implement population development goals set forth in the Philippine Population
Management Program Directional Plan 2017-2022.
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND FAMILY PLANNING
Region I There were four (4) Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) forged to strengthen the
implementation of the programs and projects:
1. MOA with FPOP for the provision of Commodities and Services Delivery
2. MOA with PBHAP for the Delivery of PSI
3. MOA for the Localization and Institutionalization of PPMP at the Local Level
4. MOA between POPCOM and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in
the promotion of the Philippine Population Management (PPMP) among Indigenous
Peoples and Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) in the region.
PMOC-RTWG Joint Advisory R1 2020-01

The members of PMOC RTWG namely DILG, DOH, PSA, DSWD and POPCOM-1
convened to comply with the NTWG instruction to operationalize the Joint Advisory
Interim Guideline in providing Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling (PMOC)
Services during the State of Public Health Emergency.
Memorandum of Understanding between POPCOM and Philippine National Police

(PNP) Police Regional Office I
This served as a springboard for a more strengthened partnership not only in the
province of La Union, but also in other provinces to empower Filipino families. The
MOU resulted in various RPFP Orientations conducted to PNP Officers and personnel
which shall extend to their provincial offices of PNP, especially during this time
of pandemic where there are unwanted or unintended pregnancies and domestic
(sexual/ verbal) abuse among homes.
Region II For year 2020, POPCOM-Region II forged RPFP Memorandum of Agreements/

Understanding with the following organizations/radio station/training institutes:
- Two (2) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with BITE

- Two MOAs with the Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP)
Region 2 Chapter for the conduct of the demand generation activities and provision
of FP services/PSI
- Zonta Club of Tuguegarao
- DWPE Radyo Pilipinas Tuguegarao for the airing of the Family Planning on Air (FP-
On-Air)
- Philippine National Police Training Institute-Regional Training Center (PNPTI-RTC)
for the conduct of demand generation activities to all PNP trainees of the institution
As a manifestation of support by the LGUs in the implementation of the RPFP program

component at the local level, twenty-nine (29) policies were issued by different
Provinces. Cities and Municipalities in the implementation of RPFP Program in the
Region.
Region III Five MOAs were develop to efficiently implement projects on the ground:
Memorandum of Agreement between POPCOM III, and DKT on Reducing Unmet Need
for Modern Family Planning through FP Outreach Activity;
Memorandum of Agreement between POPCOM, DSWD, and DOH on the support
to the implementation of 4Ps by the 4Ps Project in response to the intensified
implementation of NPPFP;
Amendatory MOA with Cooperative Development Authority to catch-up the remaining

targets. POPCOM and CDA agreed to revise the work and financial plan that suits the
situation nowadays and also to respond to the health protocols of physical distancing
and prohibition of mass gatherings after several consultative meetings.
Memorandum of Agreement with Family Planning Organization of the Philippines ;

Supplemental of the Amendatory Memorandum of agreement with Cooperative
Development Authority - Due to lack of time in the implementation and to accomplish
the identified targets in the said agreement, POPCOM III and CDA agreed to extend
the implementation until June 30, 2021. The agreement was signed last December
28, 2020.
Regional Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-001: Interim Guidelines on Recording

and Reporting of Unmet Need for Modern Family Planning in Central Luzon (for
harmonization of data on unmet need and MWRA reached through demand generation
activities)
Region IV-A In compliance to DILG Memorandum Circular 2020-132 dated October 7, 2020 re
Guidelines for the Establishment of Implementation Team of RPRH Law, the following
LGUs submitted their approved Executive Order as follows:
(a) Laguna Province- PIT EO No. 27 s. of 2020; (b) Cavite Province - PIT EO No. 3 s.
of 2019; (c) Rizal Province- PIT EO No. 44 s. of 2020; (d) Biñan City- CIT EO No. 44
s. of 2020; (e) Antipolo - CIT EO No. 62 s. 2020; (f) Bacoor - CIT No. 46 s. of 2020; (g)
Angono, Rizal - MIT EO No. 41 s. 2020; (h) Binangonan, Rizal - MIT EO No. 62 s. 2020;
and (i) Tanay, Rizal - MIT EO No. 33 s. of 2020.
Region IV-B Through the Regional Population Executive Board (RPEB), POPCOM IVB has drawn up
and finalized the assessment Paper on Penalizing Hilot entitled “Penalizing Traditional
Birth Attendants (TBAs) of Hilots for Home Deliveries through local Ordinance: Policy
and Program Implications”
Region IV-B Nine (9) Executive Orders were issued for the implementation and institutionalization
of Republic Act No. 10354 or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
Act of 2012. These EOs were focused on creating Implementation Teams in the
Province of Palawan, Romblon, Occidental Mindoro.
A total of 50 Resolutions were issued in different barangays in the municipalities of

Naujan and Pola, Oriental Mindoro. The resolution was titled “Resolusyon sa Pagbuo at
pagpapatibay sa Pagtatalaga sa mga Lokal na Opisyal sa Populasyon at Pagpapakilos
ng mga opisyal sa komunidad, mga boluntaryo at manggagawa upang pasidhiin ang
pagpapatupad ng Pambansang Programa sa Populasyon at Pagpaplano ng Pamilya."
Region V Memorandum of Agreement with FPOP Masbate, FPOP Camarines Sur and FPOP
Sorsogon (October 2020) to engage in Family Planning Services provision particularly
the Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) and Permanent FP methods to
women with unmet need for modern FP in Region V.
Region VI Established a Regional Memorandum on the RPFP Helpline.
Established 6 MOA for the Localization Strategy
Memorandum of Agreement for iPop between Iloilo Province, POPCOM-Region VI, and
ISCOF-BN - for the development of the iPop population database mobile application.
Memorandum Of Understanding - between FPOP for the allocation of PSI
Region VII Designation of Local Population Officer for the Province of Siquijor.
An Executive Order from Province of Siquijor on the Updating of the Composition of

PMOC Team for the Mun. of Larena.
Memorandum on the resumption of the conduct of RPFP Classes and PMOC to

various LGUS such as Mun. of Lazi, Mun. of Maria, Mun. of Larena, Siquijor.
Region VIII Memorandum of Agreement on the Localization and Institutionalization of the PPMP
for LGUs of Biliran, Cuaba, Biliran, and Macrohon, Leyte.
Region VIII Memorandum of Agreement on the implementation of RPFP in the Workplace with
Eastern Visayas State University, NEDA RO VIII, DPWH RO VIII, PNP RO VII, Palo
National High School, and LGus of Biliran, Culaba and Macrohon.
Memorandum of Agreement on the implementation of RPFP with the LGUs of Sta. Rita,
San Sebastian, Hinabangan of Samar, and Almeria, Kawayan, and Culaba of Biliran.
Memorandum of Agreement on the Distribution of PSI and other FP Commodities to

CSOs and Private Clinics
Region XI Throughout the year, various LGUs in the region issued Executive Orders in support of
institutionalizing, reconstituting, and strengthening PMOC programs and teams.
Region XII Executive Order No. 37 series of 2020 – “An Order Strengthening, reorganizing and or
Reconstituting the Municipal Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling (PMOC) Team”
– October 2, 2020 Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat.
Executive Order No. 54 series of 2020 – “An Order Strengthening, reorganizing and or
Reconstituting the Municipal Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling (PMOC) Team”
– October 1, 2020 Sultan Kudarat.
Resolution No. 69 series of 2020 A resolution to conduct unmet needs survey in the
entire Purok of barangay Matabao, Buenvista Agusan del Norte signed last Nov. 4,
2020
Region XIII Twenty one resolutions approving the conduct of survey and providing thereof the
Logistical support to volunteers in the monitoring and evaluation of the activities in
the implementation of RPRH Law 10354 for the 4th quarter of 2020.
Resolution No. 82 series of 2020, A Resolution Implementing E.O. No. 12 otherwise

known as the Zero Unmet Need for Modern Family Planning through Responsible
Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act for Brgy. Malpoc signed on November 11,
2020.
Resolution No. 49 series of 2020, A resolution creating the Barangay Implementation

Team on Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Program at barangay
Lower Olave, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, in pursuant to R.A. 10354 at Brgy. Lower
Olave signed on November 11, 2020.
Region XIII Resolution No. 25, series of 2020, A resolution institutionalizing the barangay
implementation Team on RPRH Program in the Barangay Talo-Ao, Buena vista, Agusan
del Norte in pursuance to R.A. 10354 for Brgy. Tala-ao - Nov. 2020.
Twenty Three (23) Resolutions: An Order creating Barangay Implementing Team

(BIT) of the different Barangays in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte for Responsible
Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) - for the month of November 2020.
CAR Executive Order 69 series 2019 An Order Reconstituting and Organizing the Gender
Focal Point System (GFPS) Committee in the Province of Apayao;
Executive Order 2020-51- Reorganizing the Provincial Inter Agency Committee

(PIAC) on the delivery of basic health services for indigenous cultural communities/
Indigenous peoples;
Administrative Order 2020-013-Reorganizing the Provincial Health Board of the

province of Benguet;
Executive Order 2020-04 Reorganizing the Provincial Gender and Development Focal
Point System (GFPS) pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 2018-242 otherwise known
as the revised Gender and Development Code of Benguet Province; and
Executive Order No. 127 S. 2020 Reorganizing the Pre-Marriage Orientation and
Counseling (PMOC) Team of the Municipalities of Mankayan and Sablan, Benguet.
NCR In coordination with the Local Government Unit of San Juan City, specifically with the
City Population and Development Department, two population related policies had
been legislated to intensify the implementation of RPFP in the City.
a. City Ordinance No. 68 on Pre-Marriage Orientation titled Strengthening Pre-Marriage

Orientation and Counseling Program through the Adoption and Implementation of
POPCOM-DOH-DSWD-PSA-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 series of 2018.
b. City Ordinance No. 87 on KATROPA titled City Ordinance Institutionalizing the

Kalalakihang Tapat sa Responsibilidad at Obligasyon sa Pamilya (KATROPA) of
POPCOM in the City of San Juan through the City Population and Development Office
ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Region I Memorandum of Agreements (25 MOAs) for the Establishment of SK Teen Centers
were approved and signed by the barangays of the City of San Fernando, La Union
from August to December of 2020.
Memorandum of Understanding with NCIP signed last Oct 20, 2020 for the
Institutionalization of PPMP to NCIP’s Programs, Projects and Activities
Region II Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the following agencies/organization:
- Zonta Club of Tuguegarao

- Department of Education (DepEd) RO2 and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
RO2
(5) AHD Policies issued as a manifestation of support by NEDA and LGUs on the
implementation of the population program at the regional and local level.
Two (2) AHD policies were received from the LGUs supporting the implementation of
the AHD Program in Isabela.
Region III Partnership Agreement on the Establishment of community-based Teen Information

Center in Brgy. Asinan, Olongapo City. The partnership agreement is between the
Population Office of Olongapo City, Office of the Sangguniang Barangay and SK
of Brgy. Asinan. The document contains the functions of the teen center and the
respective roles and responsibilities of each party.
Region IV-A The Memorandum of Understanding between POPCOM-IV B and the Western
Philippines University-Palawan has been revised to include new areas of partnership
and is currently under review by the WPU Board.
Region IV-B Resolution Enjoining all Local Government Units of the Eighteen (18) Municipalities of
the Province of Antique to Establish Information and Service Delivery Network (ISDN)
for Adolescent Health and Development.
An ordinance Mandating the Conduct of Yearly Symposium on Social Menaces

and Health Issues and Concerns Affecting the Youth in the Province of Antique and
Providing Funds for the Purpose.
An Ordinance Mandating the Establishment of Youth Desk in Barangay Halls within

Municipality of Cabatuan defining its function and for other purposes.
ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Region VII Memorandum of Agreement with LGU Maria of Siquijor on the newly established
Teen Center which was witnessed by Key Officials of the Province.
Region VIII Memorandum of Agreement on the implementation of ASRH program and strategies
with primary and secondary schools covering 35 schools in the Region.
Region X Partnership Agreements were forged between the Commission on Population-Region

X and Teen Centers in Oroquieta City, Aloran, and Jasaan sustaining and strengthening
the implementation of AHD program in the locality through the operations of teen
centers.
Region XII Memorandum of Understanding between POPCOM XII represented by RD Edwin

Mateo P. Quijano and Department of Education- Regional Office XII represented by RD
Allan G. Farnazo, CESO IV – December 2020
CAR POPCOM requested for an ordinance requiring all boarding houses to have an
orientation on RPFP and AHD during the Baguio City Implementation Team meeting
last January 30, 2020. The Sangguniang Panglungsod Chair on Health requested
POPCOM to assist the body in drafting the ordinance.
On December 3, 2020 DEPED-CAR and POPCOM-CAR formally forged a partnership

in addressing sexual abuse and teen pregnancies among Cordilleran learners through
the Salaknib tan Namnama (Saving and giving Hope) program. This regional initiative
aims to bring back to school learners who unfortunately became victims of abuse and
those who had unintended pregnancies.
NCR City Ordinance No. 51, Series of 2020 which mandated all of their SK Councils to
allocate funds for the Adolescent Health and Development Programs of San Juan
City.
Memorandum of Understanding on AHD with the Rotary Club of Manila Fort Santiago
on September 10, 2020. This is to strengthen the AHD program in the region with the
Rotary Club serving as another partner that will serve as the marketing arm of the
program.
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT (POPDEV) INTEGRATION
Region II Twenty one POPDEV policies were issued to efficiently and effectively implement the
programs and projects at the local level in support of the implementation of the
population program at the regional and local level.
Region III Memorandum of Understanding to 7 LGUs (Bataan, Pampanga, Zambales (MOU),

Olongapo City, Meycauayan City, San Jose City and San Jose del Monte) The
agreement was intended for the Localization of Population Strategies at the Local
Level.
City Resolution No. 2020-095 A Resolution Authorizing the Grant of One Thousand
Pesos (P 1,000.00) as Financial Assistance to All Barangay Population Worker (BPW)
who Physically Reported for Work During the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)
in the Meycauayan City
EO No. 017 An Order Creating and Establishing the Meycauayan COVID-19 Task Force
(inclusion of City Population Office as a member of the Task Force)
Region IV-A In compliance to DILG Memorandum Circular 2020-132 dated October 7, 2020
“Guidelines for the Establishment of Implementation Team of RPRH Law”, the 1O
LGUs submitted their approved Executive Order adapting the said MC
Region IV-B With the continued advocacy and lobbying efforts of POPCOM-MIMAROPA to the
Local Government Units, and the strengthening of the implementation of the PPMP, a
total of ninety-eight (98) policies were formulated and gathered for the year through
Executive orders and Resolutions.
Region V The Memorandum of Agreement between POPCOM V and Naga City on the
“Localization of National Program on Population and Family Planning “ is to enhanced
the capacities of local institutions including local offices and coordinative bodies
to design, plan, implement and deliver, monitor and evaluate effective strategies
to improve demand and supply of information and services for RPFP including the
reduction of adolescent pregnancies in the locality.
Region VI PDC ExeCom Resolution no.50-2020 - A resolution favorably endorsing the Central
Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC) the list of priority programs, activities
and projects (PAPs) of the POPCOM VII for the Province of Bohol in the CY 2021
Budget proposal of POPCOM.
Region X Various Executive Orders, Memorandum, and Resolutions were issued by different
LGUs in support of the PPMP strategies. Some of these were the creation of ISDNs,
creation of RPRH implementing teams, and Implementation of PMOC programs at the
local level.
Region XI Municipal Resolution No. 2020 -221, Granting authority to the Hon. Mayor Atty Eufracio
Dayaday, to sign for and in behalf of the Municipal Government of Asuncion, Davao
del Norte, the MOA with the POPCOM XI, Davao City , represented by its RD, Bai Agnes
Sampulna.
EO No. 59 -An order amending the creation of the TWG for the integration of Population
Dynamics into Plan Development, Policy making and program Implementation.
EO no. 53 - Creation of Population and Development Council dated on September 8,

2020
Region XII Four Local Government Population Management Conferences (LGPMC) were
successfully conducted by POPCOM XII last February 12-14, 2020 at Hotel Dolores,
General Santos City, July 16-17, October 6, and December 3 respectively via zoom
online platform.
CAR By Resolution No. 2 Series of 2020, CORDILLERA RIATG COVID19 adopted the use of
Demographic Vulnerability Assessment Tool (DVT) in local planning for emergency
response E.G. Covid-19 response in the Cordilleras supporting DILG-NEDA-DOH-
POPCOM Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2020-01. Likewise, NEDA organized the
inter-agency workshop for the Regional Recovery and Rehabilitation plan where DVT
is included as a main strategy.
The Provincial IATF of Kalinga approved PIATF Resolution No. 1 Series of 2020
adopting the DVT in Local Planning for Emergency response in the province. From
July to August 2020, the regional office lobbied during the meeting of the Benguet
Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force to lobby for the use of the DVT. The said meeting
was participated by local chief executives, provincial board members, department
heads and regional agencies.
NCR An Ordinance Establishing Barangay Population Workers (BPWs) in the Twenty-One

(21) Barangays of the City of San Juan as Key Focal Person (s) of the barangay in
relation to the City’s Population Development Office (POPDEV) Programs and Projects
and Providing funds for the purpose.
EO No. 26 Providing for the Creation of the TWG on PopDev Planning of the City of
Muntinlupa, its composition and functions
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between POPCOM-NCR and Muntinlupa City

and issuance of EO Order on the creation of TWG in City
Joint Regional Memorandum Circular no. 2020-01 between the Department of Interior
and Local Government-National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) and the Commission
on Population and Development-National Capital Region (POPCOM-NCR) on the
utilization of the established regional Gender and Development (GAD) Database.
Usec. JUAN ANTONIO PEREZ III, MD, MPH LOLITO TACARDON

Executive Director V Deputy Executive Director
POPCOM-CENTRAL OFFICE DIVISION CHIEFS
Susana Codotco - Information Management and Communications Division

Salvacion Collao - Financial Management Division (FMD)
Lyneth Therese Monsalve - Administrative Officer, Administrative Division (AD)
Jackylin Robel - Policy Analysis and Development Division (PADD
Aileen Serrano - Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED)
POPCOM REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Erma R. Yapit - POPCOM REGION I

Herita O. Macarubbo - POPCOM REGION II
Atty. Maricar Prieto (OIC) - POPCOM REGION III
Angelito S. Obcena - POPCOM REGION IV-A and B
Lourdes P. Nacionales - POPCOM REGION V
Harold Alfred P. Marshall - POPCOM REGION VI
Atty. Bruce N. Ragas - POPCOM REGION VII
Elnora R. Pulma - POPCOM REGION VIII
Reynaldo O. Wong - POPCOM REGION IX
Jeremias C. Gupit - POPCOM REGION X
Agnes D. Sampulna - POPCOM REGION XI
Edwin Mateo P. Quijano - POPCOM REGION XII
Alexander A. Makinano - POPCOM REGION Caraga
Magdalena G. Abellera - POPCOM REGION CAR
Lydio M. Español, Jr. - POPCOM REGION NCR
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2020

PPMP PROGRAM COMPONENTS

RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND FAMILY PLANNING 8

ADOLESCENT AND HEALTH DEVELOPMENT 24

POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION 36

POPCOM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 63

POPCOM EXECOM AND REGIONAL DIRECTORS 64

Our Vision Our Mission

“ It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that quality is never compromised.

POPCOM Quality Policy

The Commission on Population (POPCOM) is the central policy-making, planning, coordinating,

Continually improve our quality management system.

Optimize the use of public funds and resources;

Manage gender-responsive and culture-sensitive population program efficiently and effectively.

The COVID 19 Pandemic in 2020 put a challenging role for the

POPCOM continued to uphold its commitment to achieve the PPMP

MESSAGE FROM THE

The community volunteers throughout the country spent their time

1,159,767 couples/ individuals

Summary of Regional Accomplishment

Pre-Marriage Orientation and

One of the major tasks of POPCOM is to train

The PMOC program is designed to provide

workers and care facilities; (3) Experience

POPCOM and its Regional Offices serve as

At the national level, the effort continued even

Other Coordinative meetings conducted by Gender and Development (GAD), streamlining

RPFP Form Harmonization Meeting with DOH

RPFP PROGRAM AND ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION

Family Planning Month

POPCOM observed Family Planning (FP) Month which

It created awareness on the importance and benefits

Some advocates were also encouraged to share their

World Contraception Day

POPCOM continued its partnership with Bayer Philippines in

International Men’s Day

Highlights of this year’s celebration were the positive value

POPCOM joined the event as part of the agency’s

Survey on Family Planning

Reproductive Health, Family Planning,

POPCOM Region IV-A Calabarzon

For this year's celebration, the

All POPCOM Regional Offices

In celebration of the World Vasectomy Day, POPCOM-NCR, in partner-

Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger communities. The above offices/agencies

Online RPFP Monitoring System

RPFP Online Monitoring System is the largest

The online system has been at the forefront

Fruthermore, POPCOM set-up and

RPFP and Usapan Pre-Marriage Retooling of RPFP

POPCOM - Region III

POPCOM - Region IV-A Calabarzon

POPCOM - Region IV-B MiMaRopa

POPCOM - Region VII

POPCOM - Region VIII

POPCOM - Region XII and BARMM

POPCOM - Cordillera Administrative Region

POPCOM - National Capital Region

ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND

404,959 adolescents and

U4U Teen Trails Prevention of Teenage Awareness Campaign on HIV

POPCOM conducted an Online Peer Education

by addressing POPCOM explored online platforms in

The Adolescent Health and Development (AHD)