Cover Page

Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations

Acknowledgments/Foreword

Executive Summary
-Overview
-summary of key goals and strategies

Section 1: Introduction
-Background of Brooke’s Point
[data from MPDO plans]
-Rationale for a Population and Development Action Plan

Brooke's Point is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.

The municipality has a land area of 1,303.40 square kilometers or 503.25 square miles
which constitutes 8.90% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 73,994. This represented 7.88% of the total population of Palawan province, or
2.29% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the
population density is computed at 57 inhabitants per square kilometer or 147 inhabitants per
square mile. [if possible, current/latest census data]

-Importance of aligning population growth with sustainable development

2.

3. Development Needs Assessment:

- Identification of key development needs in Brooke's Point.
- Infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, etc.
 Chapter IV
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK AND DIRECTION

I. Policies and Mandates

Tracking and Managing Internal Migration

Sec. 37 of RA 7279 mandates LGUs to set-up an effective mechanism to monitor trends in

the movements of population from rural to urban, urban to urban, and urban to rural areas.
They shall identify measures by which such movements can be influenced to achieve
balance between urban capabilities and population, to direct appropriate segments of the
population into areas where they can have access to opportunities to improve their lives and
to contribute to national growth.

In addition to the provisions of RA 7279 mandating LGUs to set-up mechanisms to track

internal migration movement and of the LGC for the Barangay Secretary to profile all
inhabitants, the need for internal migration data including the characteristics of migrants has
more direct use for LGUs in their development policies and programs especially in estimating
local government service requirements.

The Local Government Code (RA 7160)

The LGC devolved to specific level of LGUs the provision of basic family planning and
population development services as part of the general welfare services enumerated under
Section 17 of the Code. In addition, it underscored the devolution principle that the
capabilities of local government units, especially the municipalities and barangays, can be
enhanced by providing them with opportunities to participate actively in the implementation
of national programs and projects. Within this principle, CPD shall pursue initiatives that will
devolve or localize basic POPDEV strategies to strengthen the LGUs’ participation and
contribution to the attainment of the regional and national goals of the PPDP through
effective collaborative and partnership mechanisms. Specifically, CPD national and regional
offices will closely work with LGUs at relevant levels to strengthen the devolution or local
implementation of the functions and strategies.

Moreover, Sec. 488 of the LGC mandates the Local Population Development Officer in
provinces, cities and municipalities to formulate measures for the consideration of the
Sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the
case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision
of adequate facilities relative to the integration of the population development principles and
in providing access to said services and facilities. It also tasked the local population
development officer to establish and maintain an updated data bank for program operations
and development planning. Furthermore, Barangay Secretaries are mandated under the
Local Government Code to establish a registry of barangay inhabitants as database for
planning and identification of basic services.

The Community-Based Monitoring System Act (RA 11315)

This mandates the establishment and institution of CBMS in every city and municipality as an
economic and social tool towards the formulation and implementation of poverty alleviation
and development programs which are responsive to the basic needs of the sectors of the
community.
LGUs are also encouraged under the JMC on Demographic Vulnerability to use tools
developed by CPD in their Covid-19 response. Deepening studies on censuses of population
and housing may be used by LGUs under CPD mentoring to identify other demographic
vulnerabilities.

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RA 10354)

The delivery or provision of basic RPFP Program and Services has been devolved since the
implementation of the LGC. The LGUs role in the implementation of the family planning
program was reinforced by the RPRH (RA 10354) and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations, Executive Order No. 12, and enabling DILG Memorandum Circulars (2015-145;
2017-85; 2019-100; 2020-132).

Presidential Decree No. 965 as reinforced by the RPRH Law (RA 10354) mandates the
provision of instructions and information on family and responsible parenthood to applicants
for marriage license by the PMOC Team at the local level. Currently, the specific protocols for
the implementation of the program are guided by the JMC issued by CPD, DSWD, DOH, PSA
and DILG. The RPRH law also mandated the LGUs to procure FP commodities to augment
the nationally-distributed FP supplies intended for those belonging to economically poor
beneficiaries. Local procurement of FP supplies shall ensure universal coverage of its
population.

Implementation Of Measures To Address The Root Causes Of The Rising Number

Of Teenage Pregnancies, And Mobilizing Government Agencies

As part of its mandate under EO 141 series of 2021, CPD shall provide technical assistance
and capacity building to stakeholders on evidence-based interventions for the prevention of
adolescent pregnancies and promotion of adolescent reproductive health. Along this
function, CPD shall continue to promote the use of various training materials it developed on
Adolescent Health and Development (AHD) to be used by various stakeholders.

II. Goals and Objectives:

The MPD-PoA aims to advance sustainable and municipal development and to increase the
share of each constituent in the fruits of socioeconomic progress and equitable opportunities
to develop their full potentials through well-planned, healthy, empowered and resilient
individuals, families, households and communities. Specifically, it aims to:

1. Enable couples, individuals and families to achieve their desired timing, spacing and
number of children within the principle of informed choice and demands of
responsible parenthood and their health and development aspirations;

2. Enable adolescents and young mothers to prevent early and repeat pregnancies and
its risks and vulnerabilities; and

3. Enable local government unit to effectively address population issues towards

optimal demographic dividend, more equitable spatial distribution and regional
development through well-managed and interdependent urban and rural
 development, and inclusive development of marginalized segment of population.

III. Key Programs

1. Population and Development. This aims to build the capacities of municipal

government to effectively address emerging population to promote optical
demographic dividend, equitable spatial distribution and municipal development,
well-managed and interdependent urban and rural development, and inclusive
development of marginalized segment of population.

Population/Demographic Analysis:
[Current population demographics (Current population size, age distribution and population
growth rate)]
Figure: Demographic profile of barangays
- Population growth trends.
- Factors influencing population changes (migration, birth rate, etc.).
a. Projection of future population trends based on birth rates, death rates and
migration patterns.
b. Analysis of urban and rural population distribution

*Household Population by Age group and Sex

*

Programs and Services:

 Establishment and utilization of Registry of Barangay Inhabitants and Migrants

(RBIM);

o RBIM is a database system that provides information regarding the

demographic and household characteristics of barangay inhabitants. The
establishment of the RBIM is a response to the UDHA Law (RA7279) which
mandates local governments to set up an effective mechanism to monitor
movements of the population, from rural to urban, urban to urban and urban
to rural areas. Establishment of such a system is also one of the milestones
expected among local governments to qualify for the Seal of Good Local
Governance for Barangay (SGLGB). The Memorandum Circular 2008-144 of
the DILG dated September 19, 2008 mandates all LGUs from the province
down to the barangay to keep records for easy identification of inhabitants
and for scientifically informed planning.

o Data from RBIM can be used as data source for needs assessment of
inhabitants and migrants of a barangay. Effective planning involves the
identification of the expressed needs of the inhabitants. The RBIM collect
information related to human capital (skills training) and primary needs of the
barangay. The system also provides data on the characteristics of barangay
inhabitants and migrants necessary to monitor movements of people, access
to social services, household conditions, and track vulnerable populations in
the barangay including people with disability, women, children, the elderly,
and indigenous populations.

o Unique to RBIM, data on migration are also being collected from the
households. These include previous residence, length of stay in the barangay,
type of resident, date of transfer, reason/s for leaving (previous residence),
intention to return to previous residence, reason/s for transferring in the
current barangay of residence, duration of stay in the current barangay,
intention to stay in the current residence in the next five year
Relevance of RBIM to Government and Non-Government Initiatives

The RBIM provides barangay data which the local and national government and
NGOs can use to design effective evidence-based or scientifically-informed program
and policy interventions. The RBIM, among other indicators, contains the following:

Relevance of RBIM to the SDGs

The RBIM can be used to generate information or data related to the SDGs. In fact,
it can track progress and identify gaps in terms of SDG (Sustainable Development
Goals) indicators at the barangay level. Of the 17 SDGs, 11 are covered by the RBIM.
Setting up a database management team
 The establishment of the RBIM involves the following processes:
I. Identification of key stakeholders;
II. Development of a local policy (ordinance) for the institutionalization of
the RBIM at the barangay level;
III. Data collection preparation;
IV. Data collection, validation, encoding, and generation of results; and
V. Data utilization.

Identification of Key Stakeholders

First Step. Creation of the RBIM Management Team

1. The barangay captain, as the default manager, shall identify barangay
personnel who will be part of the RBIM Management Team.
2. The barangay captain needs to conduct a quick review of the skills and
competencies of his/her constituents. Ideally, members of the management
team should have experience in conducting survey for the data collection
team and should have basic computer literacy (i.e., ability to use computer
for data encoding) for the data encoding team.
3. If data encoders/enumerators are difficult to recruit, the barangay secretary
shall release job/volunteer opportunity announcements through social media
and community posting. The communication shall include the job description
and requirements. Engaging existing barangay volunteers (e.g. BHWs, BNSs,
BSPOs) should be the last resort.
4. The RBIM Management Team shall consist of the secretary, data information
controller, data collection supervisor, data encoding supervisor, data
enumerators/field interviewers, and data encoders.
5. The barangay captain shall call a meeting with the secretary and treasurer to
identify and allocate resources for the establishment of the RBIM.
6. The barangay secretary shall arrange the schedule for the training.

Second Step. Preparation of Job Description and Agreement Form

1. The barangay captain prepares the job description of all members of the
team.
2. The barangay captains with the assistance of the barangay secretary shall
prepare the job description and an agreement form (either service contract or
volunteer service agreement).
3. Preparation of an agreement form is a mechanism ensuring that team
members do not resign in the middle of the implementation.
4. Team members will be asked to sign the agreement form.
5. After signing the agreement form, the volunteers will be given the official
enumerator’s/encoder’s ID.
 6. The team shall be introduced in one of the barangay’s flag ceremonies as a
way to formalize the endorsement.

Roles of the Management Team

The barangay chair shall serve as the overall manager of the RBIM Team. He/she
oversees the establishment, management, and maintenance of the RBIM. He/she
appoints and allocates tasks to the RBIM team members. He/she shall also initiate
the passing of the barangay ordinance on the establishment of the RBIM. The
barangay secretary shall document the minutes of the meeting. The barangay
secretary may also serve as the data information controller if there is no available
person to handle the responsibility.

Meanwhile, the data information controller/data manager shall serve the custodian of
the database and shall control access to the database. She/he shall ensure the
implementation of the Data Privacy Act as regard to the management of the RBIM.

The data collection supervisor shall manage the field interviewers or data
enumerators. Part of his/her task is to conduct training on field enumeration/survey,
to conduct spot checks, and to do survey data quality checks.

The data encoding supervisor shall provide training on data encoding, orient the data
encoders regarding the RBIM tool, and to conduct data encoding quality checks. The
data enumerators or field interviewers shall conduct face-to-face household
enumeration. He/she makes sure that all questions are asked properly and
completely and all responses are accurately recoded or written in the forms.

The data encoders, through the use of the RBIM database, shall input the data to
the system. He/shall also conduct self-data quality check to ensure that data are
accurately and completely encoded into the system. The encoders shall ensure that
data are spelled correctly.
The table below summarizes the proposed members of the RBIM management, their
job description and basic requirements.

Development of Plan and Formulation of the Local Policy for the

Establishment of the RBIM
After identifying and training the stakeholders (or can be done simultaneously), the
barangay council shall conduct session/s in order to pass an ordinance relating to the
adoption of the RBIM at the barangay level.

First Step. Barangay captain or (any appointed person) shall make a presentation
about the RBIM before the barangay council.

The presentation shall contain the following topics:

• Rationale behind the establishment of the RBIM
• The RBIM management process
• Different database management systems at the barangay level
• Introduction of the RBIM tool
• Potential use of the tool at the barangay level
• Proposed Members of the RBIM Management Team
• Resources needed and proposed budget

Second Step. The barangay council shall prepare/draft the ordinance.

Two to three barangay councilors should author the passage of the ordinance. In
coordination with the barangay captain, these councilors will draft the ordinance. An
example of the ordinance is attached in this manual of operations.

Third Step. Community Consultation

After the drafting of the ordinance, the barangay council shall call a community
meeting consultation for the presentation of the ordinance. The meeting shall be
attended by the following:
1. Barangay Captain
2. Barangay Councilors
3. Barangay Secretary and Treasurer
4. SK Chairperson and Councilors
5. Representatives of the BHWs, BNSs, BSPOs, and BPOs
6. Purok Leaders
7. Selected Residents
8. CSO/NGO representatives if available.

The purpose of the meeting is to solicit recommendations for the refinement of the
ordinance. The presentation shall include the following:

Rationale behind the establishment of the RBIM

✓ It provides data on migration
✓ It can be used for policy and program formulation (evidence-based
planning)
✓ Migration (out and in) produces impacts on service provision (health,
education, transportation, and housing)
✓ It is required by the state to maintain a list of inhabitants

Importance of institutionalizing the RBIM at the barangay level

✓ It is required by the state to maintain a list of inhabitants
 ✓ It ensures sustainability of RBIM implementation even if there will be
changes
in barangay governance
✓ It legitimizes release of budget for RBIM implementation

The RBIM management process

✓ Identification of stakeholders
✓ Passing of local ordinance
✓ Preparation for data collection
✓ Data encoding, validation, and analysis
✓ Data utilization at the barangay level

Different database managements systems being used or conducted at the

barangay level
✓ CBMIS
✓ BMIS
✓ RBIM

Potential use of the tool at the barangay level

✓ SDG related data
✓ Data related to existing programs of the government (RHU, Social Welfare,
etc.)

Proposed Members of the RBIM Management Team

✓ Management Structure

Resources needed and proposed budget

Actual reading of the ordinance

Fourth Step. Actual Passage of the Ordinance

The barangay council, after polishing or refining a new version of the ordinance, shall
call a meeting for the final reading and approval of the ordinance.

Fifth Step. Preparing Data Privacy Guidelines

Since the RBIM database contains personal information of residents, the barangay
shall prepare data privacy guidelines in order to comply with the Data Privacy Law.
Example of the guidelines is attached in this manual of operations.

Sixth Step. The barangay shall circulate copies of the ordinance in print and in social
media for public dissemination.

Data Collection Preparation

First Step. Training the Database Management Team
1. Prior to data collection, the RBIM management team shall undergo a training.
2. The training should familiarize the team with the purpose of RBIM, the processes
for conducting the RBIM, and the contents of the RBIM tool.
3. The objectives of the training are as follows:
a. To explain the rationale behind the establishment of the RBIM
b. To present the RBIM management processes
c. To familiarize the team with the different database managements systems
being used or conducted at the barangay level
d. To introduce the tool and explain its contents
e. To conduct interview and data encoding simulation
f. To train the encoders on the use of the RBIM database system itself.
4. Materials to be used for the training:
a. RBIM Tool Data Dictionary
b. Database Data Dictionary
c. Data Collection Guide
d. Data Tabs/Menu

The training program shall contain the following:

1. The training facilitator (ideally the barangay captain) shall begin by sharing with
the participants the importance of institutionalizing the RBIM at the barangay
level.
2. After the input, the training facilitator shall ask all participants to explain in their
own words the value or rationale behind the establishment of the RBIM.

The enumerators should be able to explain the importance of RBIM given that
some residents are already experiencing survey fatigue.

3. The next session shall orient the participants with the RBIM process. The
facilitator presents the flow chart.
4. Facilitator or resource person shall introduce the participants to the different
database or information systems being used by the barangays.

This is to allow participants to differentiate RBIM from other existing databases.

Ask the participants to explain the difference of RBIM from the other existing
databases.

5. The data collection manager explains the RBIM tool by:

a. Showing the RBIM tool itself
b. Quickly running through the items (without responses)
c. Explaining the survey data dictionary
d. Introducing the data codes
e. Reviewing the items again including responses.
6. The training facilitator shall ask for volunteers for the simulation. One volunteer
shall serve as the interviewer/enumerator while the other shall serve as the
resident.

7. The two volunteers will act out their expected role. They will go over all the
questions and pretend that they are in an actual situation.

8. During the simulated interview, the team shall record the duration of the
interview. After the simulation, the team will process the experience.

9. Facilitator will invite participants to ask questions or share their thoughts

regarding the process.

10. After the simulation, the enumerators will go to the community to conduct three
pilot interviews.

11. In this exercise, the enumerators will note the following:

a. Duration of the interview
b. Items that were difficult to comprehend
c. Items that were difficult to ask
d. Other issues and concerns

12. After the pilot test, participants will go back to the training venue to share their
experiences in relation to the topics listed in item 8.

13. While the enumerators are conducting the pilot test, the data encoders will
remain in the training venue for their data encoding orientation.

14. The facilitator shall teach the data encoders how to install the system in the
computer

15. The facilitator will then discuss the data dictionary before a quick walk through of
the system.

16. The data encoders will be asked to input dummy data for them to have a hands-
on experience in using the database. The dummy data should also contain the
following:
a. responses that are not included in the initial coding (This presents a
situation in which data encoders will be required to add more
variables/codes in the system).
b. responses that are incomplete. (This presents a scenario requiring
enumerators to re-visit the household)

17. During the encoding of dummy data, the encoders can ask and clarify questions.
After data encoding, the data manager will conduct a quick data accuracy test.

Second Step. After the training, the team shall photocopy the forms for actual data
collection. Data enumerators will collate the forms.

Third Step. The data collection manager checks and ensures that there are no
missing pages in the forms.
Fourth Step. The data collection manager shall prepare data collection protocols for
the enumerators to bring during data collection including an endorsement letter from
the barangay, enumerator’s ID, and a guide which enumerates the materials to
prepare and data collection procedures.

Data Collection, Validation and Encoding and Results Generation

Data Collection

First Step. The enumerator shall prepare data collection materials before proceeding
to the house-to-house enumeration.

Second Step. The enumerator shall make use of his/her prepared purok/zone
household map to identify which households to visit during a particular day.

Third Step. The enumerator shall introduce himself/herself to the household, show
his/her ID, and explain the purpose of the visit.

Fourth Step. After getting the permission, the informed consent shall be read aloud.

Fifth Step. The enumerator shall begin asking questions from household to individual
member’s data.

Sixth Step. The enumerator shall allow the respondents to ask questions relating to
the survey.

Seventh Step. The enumerator shall end the interview by expressing his/her
gratitude to the respondent for the opportunity to conduct the interview.

Data Validation (Enumeration)

First Step. The data collection manager shall conduct a random on-the-spot
monitoring. He/she will randomly pick a number of households for each enumerator.
Ideally, 10% of the total forms collected should undergo spot checks. 10% of the
forms may be equally divided among enumerators.
Second Step. After randomly choosing the households, the data collection manager
shall visit randomly selected households and ask a few questions to see the accuracy
of the responses inputted by the enumerators in the form.

Third Step. the data collection manager shall edit if there are incorrect responses
written in the accomplished form.

Fourth Step. The data collection manager shall record the number of survey forms
with incorrect
entries.

Fifth Step. The data collection manager shall call the attention of the enumerator
who is habitually making errors in the data enumeration.

Data Quality Check (Encoding)

First Step. The data encoding manager shall conduct a random data encoding quality
check.

He/she randomly selects the forms that were already inputted in the system. Ideally,
10% of the encoded forms should under data accuracy check.

Second Step. The data encoding manager shall edit if there are incorrect responses
encoded in the system.

Third Step. The data encoding manager shall record the number of survey forms
with incorrect encoded entries.

Fourth Step. The data encoding manager shall call the attention of the encoder who
is habitually making errors in the data encoding.

Generation of Results

First Step. The data encoding manager or the data information controller may
generate results through the auto generated query menu available in the system.

The following can be auto-generated from the RBIM Database:

Table 1 Distribution of total population by age, sex, and migration status
Table 2 Distribution of household size, sex of household head, and migration status
Table 3 Distribution of total population by age, marital status, sex and migration status
Table 4 Distribution of total population by marital status, sex, and migration status
Table 5 Distribution of total population by religion, sex and migration status
Table 6 Distribution of total population by ethnicity, sex and migration status
Distribution of total population age 5 and over by highest educational attainment, sex and
Table 7
migration status
Distribution of population age 3-24 by current enrollment status, school type, sex and
Table 8
migration status
Distribution of population 3-24 currently enrolled by school level, sex and migration
Table 9
status
Distribution of total population 15 years old and over by sex, migration status, and status
Table 10
of work/business
Distribution of total population age 15 years and over by major source of income, sex, and
Table 11
migration status
Distribution of total population age 15 and over by status of work/business, sex and
Table 12
migration status
Table 13 Distribution of children age 0-11 months by place of delivery and sex
Table 14 Distribution of children age 0-11 months by type of birth attendant and sex
Table 15 Distribution of children age 0-11 months by type of last immunization received and sex
Distribution of women age 10-54 years old by gravida (no. of times a woman is pregnant or
Table 16
has been pregnant regardless of the pregnancy outcomes) and migration status
Table 17 Distribution of women age 10-54 by number of living children and migration status
Table 18 Distribution of women age 10-54 by current use of contraception and migration status
Distribution of women age 10-54 by number of living children, current use of
Table 19
contraception, and migration status
Distribution of women age 10-54 currently using contraceptive by source of modern FP
Table 20
methods and migration status
Distribution of women age 10-54 not currently using FP method by intention to use FP
Table 21
method and migration status
Distribution of non-FP users with intention to use by preferred method of contraception
Table 22
and migration status
Distribution of total population by health insurance coverage by age, sex and migration
Table 23
status
Distribution of total population that visited health facility by reason for seeking health
Table 24
care, sex and migration status
Distribution of total population by background characteristics, health facility visited and
Table 25
migration status
Distribution of population of persons with disability by type of disability, age, sex and
Table 26
migration status
Table 27 Distribution of reported death among women by age group
Table 28 Distribution of reported death among women by cause of death
Table 29 Distribution of reported death among children age 5 and below by sex
Table 30 Distribution of reported death among children age 5 and below by cause of death and sex
Table 31 Distribution of reported common diseases that cause deaths
Table 32 Distribution of parent population by parentage status, sex and migration status
Distribution of population age 60 and over by senior citizen registration status, sex, and
Table 33
migration status
Distribution of population age 15 and over by voter registration status, sex and migration
Table 34
status
Table 35 Distribution of population age 15 and over by type of skills, age, sex, and migration status
Table 36 Distribution of primary needs of the barangay
Distribution of migrant population by year of transfer to current barangay, age, sex and
Table 37
migration status
Distribution of migrant population by reason for leaving previous barangay, age, sex and
Table 38
migration status
Distribution of migrant population by reason for transferring to the current barangay, age,
Table 39
sex and migration status
Distribution of migrant population by intended length of stay in current barangay, age,
Second Step. Alternatively, the data encoding manager can export the excel file out
of the RBIM database system and independently generate pivot tables using MS
Excel.

Data Utilization for Local Development Planning, Budgeting, Targeting and

Service Provision.

First Step. The data information controller/manager shall provide list of data
indicators/variables of the RBIM to the barangay health center, different barangay
committees, barangay nutrition scholars, barangay population scholar (if different
individuals), the child development workers, and barangay councilors who will need
to get data for program and policy formulation.

Second Step. Alternatively, the data information controller/manager, can already

generate results and provide copies to the barangay council, the barangay health
center, the different barangay volunteers enumerated above, and the municipal/city
LGUs for program and policy formulation.

Third Step. Individuals/groups who will request for data other than those offered by
the autogenerated reports will have to file a form and such access will be approved
by the data information controller/manager and the barangay captain.

Fourth Step. The data information controller may be invited in barangay council
committee meetings for presentation of results.

Fifth Step. Data can be segregated according to zones and purok to examine
similarities and differences and to locate which zones need further services
particularly in relation to education and health.

Sixth Step. Generate data on migration to track movements of inhabitants and

migrants over the years. Data generated can include place of origin and place of
destination, intention to stay or leave, and reasons for leaving previous residence
and reasons for transferring to current residence. Data can be further analyzed in
terms of income class of place of origin to establish if movement is economically
influenced.
  Establishment of local POPDEV database and indicator system;
 Projection of population impact on local development;
 POPDEV approach to development planning and policy formulation;
 Population, Health, Environment and Employment/Economic (PHEE) integrated
approaches; and
 Attaining and optimizing provincial and city demographic dividend.

POPDEV INTEGRATED STRATEGIES

 Establishment and utilization of POPDEV database and information system for
evidence-based planning and policy formulation.
o Generation and utilization of municipal-wide POPDEV database and
information system
 Formulation of POPDEV-related policies
o Adoption, implementation and alignment of national and provincial POPDEV-
related policies within the population and development context of the
municipality
 Formulation, coordination and implementation of POPDEV plans and programs
o Adoption and integration of regional/provincial POPDEV strategies in
municipal development plans and strategies based on local POPDEV context
 Promotion of POPDEV integrated issues and strategies
o Promotion of POPDEV integrated issues and strategies at the municipal level
2. Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning. The RPFP Program aims to
enable couples, individuals and families to achieve their fertility goals and intentions
within the context of responsible parenthood and other developmental goals. Specific
PPAS are:

 Demand generation and SBCC strategies for family planning;

o Recruitment, training and mobilization of community-based.
o Conduct of RPFP classes or sessions or house-to-house campaign among
all women of reproductive age and men;
o Establishment and utilization of RPFP database and information system
for evidence-based program management and implementation.
o Formulation of plan, strategies, and investment program for RPFP
services.
o Training and mobilization of satisfied FP users as peer educators and
motivator for FP use;
o Strengthening of referral system including setting-up and maintenance of
database of those with unmet need to monitor provision of appropriate
services;
o Development, production and dissemination of IEC materials (e.g., using
available prototypes);
o Conduct of social and behavior change communication strategies
including use of social media and other online partners to reach to target
audiences.
o Coordination and implementation of Pre-Marriage Orientation and
Counseling (PMOC) Program.
 Continuing training and accreditation of PMOC facilitators and
workers;
 Provision and dissemination of take-home IEC materials;
 Development and adoption of innovative communication strategies;
 Improvement of physical requirements for the conduct of the PMOC;
  Ensuring adequate supplies for the operations of the PMOC;
 Establishment and maintenance of functional and efficient database
for program improvement; and
 Conduct of program review and planning for continual improvement.

 Men’s involvement in family planning (KATROPA – Kalalakihang Tapat sa

Obligasyon at Responsibilidad sa Pamilya);
 RPRP for Labor Force Empowerment (RPFP4LFE) or RPFP in the workplace;
 RPFP among persons with disabilities, informal sector (e.g., vendors, farmers,
fisherfolks) and indigenous people.

3. Adolescent Health Development. This program aims to enable adolescents to

prevent early pregnancies and repeated childbirths among young mothers. It also
aims to protect adolescent mothers from various risks and vulnerabilities as a
consequence of early pregnancies to enable them to achieve their aspirations and
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[Based on the data presented above, . . . phrase/sentence introducing the

need for implementation of programs stated below:]

Programs and Services:

 Establishment of AHD database and information system.

 Formulation of local AHD policies, plan, strategies and investment program.
 Community-based and school-based SBCC strategies for the prevention of adolescent
pregnancies;
o Intensified implementation of comprehensive sexuality education among adolescents,
parents, teachers, service providers, and other adult groups which have influence on
the sexual behaviors of young people;
o Networking and mobilization of youth organizations for communication campaign;
o Development and dissemination of IEC materials;
o Optimizing online and digital platforms to reach out to adolescents within the
community;
o Engagement with CSOs and the private sector in the conduct of municipal-wide
campaign on the prevention of adolescent pregnancies;
o Mobilization of local media in the promotion of key message towards the prevention
of adolescent pregnancies;
o Intergenerational dialogue (parent-teen talk);
 Social protection program for adolescent mothers and their children;
 School-based and community peer education program;
 Parent-Teen Talk (educating parents of adolescent sexuality);
 Local Youth Development Planning for ASRH; and
 Establishment of Information and Service Delivery Network (ISDN) for AHD.
The ISDN may be specifically composed of the following:
o Local Health Office;
o Local Population Office;
o Local Social Welfare and Development Office;
o Sangguniang Kabataan;
o Relevant CSOs operating in the ISDN area;
o Relevant private companies providing services to adolescents;
o Local Department of Education or representatives from schools from both public
and private;
o Development partners (i.e. funding agencies);
o Public and private health facilities;
o Regional agencies (e.g. Department of Health (DOH), Commission on Population
and Development (POPCOM), Department of Social and Welfare Development
(DSWD), National Youth Commission (NYC), Department of Labor and
 Employment (DOLE), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), etc.); and
o Other institutions or organizations providing information and services to
adolescents in relation to the needs identified by the ISDN.
The ISDN may include other partner institutions or facilities as they deem important
in delivering needed information and services to adolescents.

WHAT ARE THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ISDN?

The ISDN primarily serves as a technical advisory in ensuring the continuum of

information and services needed to address the prevalent issues besetting young
people in the locality as mentioned above. It shall perform the following specific
functions:

1. Convene and mobilize partners to collectively operationalize the ISDN including

the:
a. identification of critical development issues among adolescents in the
locality;
b. mapping of available facilities, institutions, and services;
c. provision of information and services; and
d. monitoring and evaluation of ISDN initiatives.

2. Formally establish and maintain a functional collaborative and referral mechanism

to ensure availability of information and services for adolescent health concern
within the ISDN area.

3. Develop, plan, coordinate, and conduct joint and collaborative projects and
program on adolescent health and development.

4. Generate and share resources for the sustainability of ISDN collaborative

strategies;

5. Resolve emerging implementation concerns.

6. Establish and undertake monitoring and evaluation activities for the enhancement
of strategies for adolescent health and development.

The roles and functions of the ISDN may be expanded based on the identified issues
and its corresponding interventions. The roles of each member shall depend on their
mandates, thrusts, information and services rendered, available resources, and
expressed commitments. Such roles are defined and committed through a
Partnership Agreement.

IV. Implementing Strategies

A. Policy and plan development. To provide direction or roadmap at the macro level
for the population and development program as reference for contributions and roles
of other agencies and the LGUs, relevant policies and plans shall be formulated and
disseminated to concerned agencies.
 The MPD-PoA shall serve as the main guiding policy and strategy in pursuing the
localization of POPDEV, RPFP and AHD programs and services. The MPD-PoA shall
contain the overall goals, objectives and strategies of the national POPDEV program
to which the local POPDEV strategies shall be aligned.

B. Capacity building and provision of technical assistance. CPD will continuously

provide guidelines, manuals and other ready-to-use tools that can be used by partner
agencies and LGUs in the implementation of relevant POPDEV initiatives at their
respective levels. This will include actual conduct of training and capacity building
activities, operationalization of online e-learning platforms, and establishment of
online portals as primary source of various POPDEV-related tools and documents.

C. Research and data management. CPD shall continue to undertake researches

that can be used to design POPDEV-related strategies at all levels. It will also
develop relevant data and information systems that can be operationalized at the
regional and local levels to aid in evidence-based decision-making processes.

D. Municipal communication and promotional activities. Promotions and

communication strategies at the local level shall be supported and complemented
with communication campaigns.

E. Program monitoring and evaluation. As the overall POPDEV program

coordinator, it will take the lead in the monitoring of the implementation of MPD-PoA
strategies at all levels through inputs from implementing partners and the LGUs.

F. Provision of limited financial assistance.

G. Augmentation to service delivery.

 Stakeholder Analysis:
- Identify key stakeholders (local government, community organizations,
NGOs).
*Request to Ms. Edna Dabandan

 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

o Coralyn C. Atienza - MLGOO
 Municipal Health Office (MHO)
o Dra. Lovelyn R. Sotoza – Municipal Health Officer
 Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO)
o EnP. Joie C. Piramide – Municipal Planning and Development
Coordinator
 Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO)
o Reynaldo Bacosa - MSWDO
 Department of Education-North District
 Department of Education-South District
 Municipal Agriculture Office
o Renato Bacosa – Municipal Agriculturist
 Municipal Civil Registrar Office
 Barangays (Liga ng mga Barangay)
 Gender and Development (GAD)
 Public Employment Service Office
 Public and Private Hospitals and Clinics
 CSOs
o International Care Ministries Foundation, Inc.
o 4H-Club of Brooke’s Point Palawan
o Samahan ng mga Katutubong Palaw’an na nangangalaga ng
Kalikasan sa Sitio Babanga, Bgy. Malis, Brooke’s Point, Palawan
o Kapisanan ng mga Kababaihang may Kapansanan sa Pob. District
I, Brooke’s Point, Palawan
o Linao at Rizal Toda

- Assess interests, concerns, and roles in population and development

initiatives.
 Governance and Administration:
- Strengthening local governance structures.
- Capacity building for local government officials and staff.
- Improving public services and administrative efficiency.
- Community participation and engagement in decision-making processes.
- Strengthening partnerships with regional and national government bodies
 Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Establishing a monitoring and evaluation framework for the plan.
- Regularly assessing progress and making adjustments as needed.
- Gathering feedback from the community and stakeholders.
 Resource Allocation and Budget:
- Allocate funds for key programs and initiatives.
- Budget breakdown for each activity.
 Implementation Timeline:
- Develop a timeline for the phased implementation of initiatives.
- Clearly define milestones and deadlines.
 Communication Plan:
- Strategies for communicating the Population and Development Action Plan.
- Regular updates and reports to the community.
5. Emerging Challenges (Risk Management):
- Identify potential risks and challenges.
- Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

At the local level, coordinative actions shall be primarily undertaken through the Local
Population and Development Offices which should be present in all provinces, cities and
municipalities by 2024. Sec. 488 of the LGC places the functions, including population and
development under one office, the Population and Development Office in each LGU,
however, the LGC made it an optional office, despite the functions being essential functions
of LGUs. As such, harmonized coordination and implementation of the program will become
a challenge.

To address this concern, CPD shall aggressively advocate and assist LGUs in the creation
and strengthening of Local POPDEV Offices in the provinces, cities and municipalities, at
least, towards the appointment of a Local POPDEV Officer. To ensure integration and
improve the appreciation of local chief executives on the need to establish and strengthen a
Local POPDEV Office, CPD regional offices will likewise plan and coordinate with relevant
local offices to ensure that PPDP key strategies and programs are integrated in local
development strategies and becomes an integral and indispensable part of the local
development agenda.

Inadequacy of financing for population and development strategies and interventions is

likewise a perennial issue at the national as well as local levels. For this, there is a need to
effectively pursue counter parting scheme with CPD and other national/regional partner
agencies and with the LGUs to generate and mobilize resources needed for the
implementation of PPDP strategies.

7. Appendix:
- Supporting documents, data, or additional information.
- Any relevant research or survey results.