The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) is acknowledging the efforts of local government units (LGUs) nationwide in elevating the number of Filipinos currently availing of family planning, as evidenced from the latest annual report of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, or the RPRH Law. POPCOM revealed the RPRH Law has continue reading : PHL’s family planning users double on RPRH Law’s 5th year: POPCOM applauds LGUs’ efforts on FP programs to improve local development, national poverty reduction
Population and Development Week: POPDEV initiatives indispensable in dealing with demographic vulnerabilities during pandemic
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) will focus on tackling vulnerabilities among local communities around the country, especially at this time of the Covid-19 health crisis, as the nation observes the Population Development or POPDEV Week from November 23 to 29. Being the lead implementer of the Philippine Population Management Program (PPMP), one of continue reading : Population and Development Week: POPDEV initiatives indispensable in dealing with demographic vulnerabilities during pandemic
POPCOM to couples: Despite pandemic, practice responsible parenthood, family planning
In the face of a pandemic affecting the Philippines, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) reminds Filipino couples to always practice responsible parenthood and family planning. According to POPCOM, as couples and families are strictly advised to stay at home during the enhanced community quarantine, the opportunity also allows for spousal and parental dialogue continue reading : POPCOM to couples: Despite pandemic, practice responsible parenthood, family planning
POPCOM participates in COVID-19 information drive Collaborates with DOH to disseminate important details about the disease
As its service to the Filipino nation in the midst of the ongoing health crisis brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) has committed to take part in providing timely information to the public and also within its ranks. POPCOM is working closely with the Department continue reading : POPCOM participates in COVID-19 information drive Collaborates with DOH to disseminate important details about the disease
POPCOM: Family planning vital in fighting poverty Young mothers to benefit the most
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) maintains that the national program on family planning is a crucial element in radically reducing incidence of poverty, citing the latest pronouncement from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) that the poverty rate in the Philippines can be cut in the years between 2016 and 2022. continue reading : POPCOM: Family planning vital in fighting poverty Young mothers to benefit the most
