2014 Accomplishment Report - Region 1

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The challenges to promote reproductive health and stabilized population, and the earnest will to combat disparities in
gender, sexuality and responsible parenting, POPCOM-I has tremendously taken its lead in bridging solutions to
persistent gaps on the core programs of the PPMP through programmatic and policy interventions.
We focus our efforts in the four provinces of the region particularly in areas that seek higher demand for advocacy
capacity and access to our various programs.
We use evidence-based data and experiences to effectively assess the reproductive health status, needs and challenges
of the Ilokanos.
Our approaches to these different programs have evolved through the years and now, better outputs have been generated
and goals have been achieved.
We continuously strengthen our ties with the local government units and partner agencies in bringing a full package of
healthier and responsible families that rear productive and quality generations imbued with values and quality life.
Our various programs on Adolescent and Health Development support the improvement of the well-being of the youth
on all fronts—social, economic, sexuality and reproductive health which they need in making healthy, reproductive
decisions that will impact the course of their lives. Youth-led activities such as the U4U have paved a way of
accommodating more young people indulging in activities that productively bring out their full potentials.
Population and Development Education (POPDEVED) has vastly reached wider division school roll-outs throughout
the region equipping teachers with comprehensive sexuality education and appropriate skills/approaches in dealing with
topics that concern Human Sexuality and Population and Development.
On the other hand, the full implementation of linking demand generation and
unmet need to service delivery has saturated more feasible municipalities
among the provinces imparting them the significance of Responsible Parenting
& Family Planning.
Our celebration on Population and Development (POPDEV) Summit has
remarkably highlighted some of the best practices of cities and municipalities
in the region when it comes to critical linkages of population, health and
environment.
We have gone this far and we hope to move further…
Region I always on the go!
ERMA R. YAPIT
OIC– Regional Director
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PROGRAM COMPONENTS
RP/FP
AHYD
POPDEV
9
POLICY FORMULATION & PLAN DEVELOPMENT
10
PROGRAM ADVOCACY & COMMUNICATION
World Population Day
Rafael M. Salas Awards
100 Millionth Baby
PopDev Summit
12
DATA INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT
INSTITUTIONAL CAPABILITY BUILDING
IPCC Training for BPVs
PopDevEd Modules Integration Roll-outs
PMC
KATROPA
CBFPMIS
CISD
NEW INITIATIVES/PROJECTS
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
22
21
19
16
13
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RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD
& FAMILY PLANNING
Linking demand generation activities to reduce unmet need for Family planning among Pantawid
Pamilya beneficiaries was translated into 1) Training of 68 BPVs and Parent Leaders on IPCC and
Orientation on Referral System; 2) Conduct of RP-FP Classes in the FDS sessions among 4Ps
beneficiaries; 3) Referral of FP acceptors to health facilities; and Advocacy/IEC campaigns and
activities in support to RP- FP.
The BPVs and Parent Leaders assisted the Municipal Population Officers, Municipal and LGU Links in
the simultaneous conduct of FDS classes. A total of 46,024 couples (115%) were reached in FDS
classes in 1,754 classes (110%). These classes were conducted in the 70 pilot generation areas in
the four provinces.
Effective referrals of FP acceptors to the different health service facilities were done alongside
classes. Effective referrals, with service slips, accounted 2,224. Pills, Injectable and Ligation were the
top three FP methods accepted by our beneficiaries with 57%, 23% and 13% respectively.
In support to the RP-FP referrals, an RHU Mapping all over the region was conducted to identify the
availability of FP services in the Rural Health Units and Barangay Health Stations for appropriate
referral of clients. At least 1 month was given to P/CPOs to comply with the scheduled set for the
distribution of the mapping tools to RHUs.
A Focus Group Discussion was also conducted in relation to the conduct of RP/FP Classes in FDS
sessions among 4Ps beneficiaries; significantly, the respondents believe that if both the husband and
wife attend the FDS, decision-making process on FP use will be hastened. FDS on RP/FP, according to
them, is a good venue to hear FP information, to have better understanding and agreements on family
decisions.
Training of Barangay Population Volunteers on IPCC
FGD with couples at the province of Ilocos Norte
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ADOLESCENT HEALTH
& YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Special events and innovative activities highlighting AHYD were highly visible this year. POPDEV
Festival of Talents (POPQUIZ, Jingle Writing Contest, Poster Making , Essay Writing) which is an annual
activity implemented in coordination with DepEd to showcase knowledge and skills of division school
representatives in the region; Crossroad Film shows and FGDs; YAFS Dissemination; U4U Teen Trail
and POPDEVED Roll Out Trainings and C4C “Barkada Fest” were among the highlights.
“Crossroads” ( a movie about the risky behaviors of the youth) film showing and Focus Group
Discussion (FGD) activities left a good impression on adolescent issues to high school students during
the World Population Day.
The Regional YAFS Coordinators, City and Provincial Population Officers, youth representatives and
selected partner agencies and the media from various denominations have converged in a YAFS
dissemination forum to convey messages that are pro-youth, informative and relevant.
RPO I, in partnership with the Center for Health Solutions, Inc. (CHSI), came up with a U4U Teen Trail
activity which will be useful in Planning and Program direction of various institutions in providing
information and other program endeavors that will influence the choices and decisions that the young
will do as regards to their sexual behaviors and other concerns.
POPDEV Education Roll Out Trainings centered on explaining the concepts taught in the high school
modules on population and development, human sexuality and responsible parenthood.
Delegates from various DepEd division levels of Region 1
competed for the Regional Festival of Talents in Pangasinan
Secondary teachers during their training on POPDEVED Modules
Integration
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YAFS4
Regional Dissemination
Forum
The University of the Philippines Population
Institute (UPPI) and the Demographic
Research and Development Foundation
(DRDF) represented by Dr. Josefina N.
Natividad and Ms. Christian Joy P. Cruz
revealed the results of the key findings
from the 2013 Young Adult Fertility and
Sexuality (YAFS) study on the risky
behavior of young people in the Region 1
or the Ilocos Region.
YAFS is the only survey of young people
both in the national and regional that aims
to provide updated information on a broad
range of adolescent sexuality and
reproductive health issues including all
other related factors affecting their lives,
attitudes, personal characteristics and
values.
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POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
As a follow through to the survey monitoring on the availability and utilization of POPDEV Core
Indicators in all the provinces and cities, RPO I conducted POPDEV Mentoring & Coaching to select
LGUs. Three LGUs were assisted through one-on-one mentoring, however, an actual workshop was
facilitated for Paoay, Ilocos Norte, with its forefront planners and CDP/AIP writers, to find out the
extent of POPDEV integration in their various planning documents.
With the assistance of Dir. Lolito Tacardon, the National Program Manager for POPDEV, the 20
participants and the Regional POPDEV Mentors, went into reviewing the basic concepts on POPDEV
and the gains/benefits of POPDEV integration into the different planning documents. Through small
group workshops, the Ecological Profile of Paoay was carefully reviewed by simply checking its
comprehensiveness, reliability and relevance.
The same way, the (Structural Analysis) SA was reviewed to get to the bottom of the past and present
condition of the area; and lastly, the group reviewed the LGU’s programs and policies and
unanimously agreed to identify a more responsive programs and policies of the municipality.
In summary, the LGU has yet to consolidate and update information data base; harmonize CDP, AIP
with all their existing planning documents; need to prioritize programs and policies; and to have a
monitoring and evaluation scheme.
On the other hand, Population and Development (POPDEV) Week, an annual activity of POPCOM is
celebrated every November 23-29 as declared under PD No. 79, Proclamation No. 6 to plan, organize
and coordinate activities that intensify campaigns focusing on population with national development
efforts. The Regional Population Office –1 continually enjoins all its partner agencies in the promotion
and observance of the celebration.
Dir. Tacardon as the guest speaker during the POPDEV
mentoring & coaching at Paoay, Ilocos Norte
POPDEV Summit highlighting Region 1’s best practices
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POPDEV SUMMIT
The Regional POPDEV Summit was a
celebration of our partnership with
government agencies, provincial, city and
municipal population offices, academe,
NGOs and stakeholders and especially the
LGUs who are at the forefront in the
implementation of the PPMP program. It
provided a venue to commend their
achievements done for the population
program and to share and learn from each
other’s experiences.
Five (5) entries were presented both in
poster and oral presentation.
These
presentations
represent
the
component
The Provincial Population Office of Pangasinan headed by Mr. Ellsworth
Gonzales posed a winsome picture with the guests and speakers and RPO1
program of PPMP. Tarpaulin exhibits were
OIC, Regional Director, Erma R. Yapit during the PopDev Summit at Oasis
displayed within the hall of Oasis, where
Country Club, San Fernando City, La Union.
participants can preview the gist of the
best practices of the representing LGU/municipality. Best practices were:
“CBFPMIS: Evidence-based Community Data for Reduction of Family Planning Unmet Need” – LGU
Pangasinan/RP-FP
“City of San Fernando Integrated Services on RH-FP – LGU San Fernando City/RP-FP
“Provincial Livelihood Assistance Program:Providing Opportunities for Women and Community
Development in Pangasinan”- LGU Pangasinan/POPDEV
“City of San Fernando Engineered Sanitary Landfill Project” – LGU San Fernando City/POPDEV
“Improving Access to Adolescent Sexuality Education– LGU Mangaldan, Pangasinan/AHYD
“Bigyang
Halaga
ang Bawat Pinoy sa
Pag-nlad…Ngayon
at Bukas”
OIC-Regional Director Erma R. Yapit with
guest speakers and representatives from
the Department of Health (DOH), San
Fernando City Population/Health Office,
Department of Education, Philippine
Statistics
Office,
Landfill
Operations/Pollution Control Office together
with Dir. Rose Fortaleza of POPCOM CAR.
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Policy Formulation & Plan Development
Planning Workshops, Consultation Dialogues & Evaluation Workshop
Various plans prepared and
submitted to Central Office,
DBM and other Regional
Bodies include: Work &
Financial Plan for 2014 and
2015; List of Projects for
2014
and 2015; Agency
Performance Measures 20132015, Budget Execution
Documents for 2014 and
2015 among others. Plans
were also submitted to
Regional Bodies like: RYAC,
RCWC, RIAC-FF, RAC, RDCNEDA among others.
The Regional Population Office convened the P/CPOs for
Planning,Consultation Dialogue and Evaluation Workshops for the
implementation of RP-FP (classes, referrals, on-line & demand
generation activities); operationalization of the M & E System, AHYD,
POPDEV and other PPMP concerns.
Strategic KP Planning Workshop
The NCR and North Luzon Joint Cluster Strategic Kalusugang
Pangkalahatan (KP) Planning Workshop was conducted during the
3rd quarter basically to: a) meet the regional program managers to
discuss agreements and plans developed, b) integrate the 15-month
plan which includes critical strategies and interventions into the
current Regional Work Plans including outsourcing and PPP; c)
submit the revised regional Plans to ASEC Bayugo for review and
approval.
Project Summaries/Proposals,
Training Designs were also
Coordinative Meetings and Bodies
developed and approved by
Central Office, Partner Focal persons both from the technical and admin unit assigned to the
different coordinative bodies provided inputs and updates in every
Agencies and LGU partners.
meeting and planning workshops attended. The PPMP program was
deliberately integrated into all the plans and reports required by the
Regional Bodies.
Strategic Planning for Dagupan City
Upon request of the LGU, the Regional Population Office provided technical assistance to the City of
Dagupan in view of the City’s Budget and Plan preparation. A revisit on the existing PPMP Plan was
carefully done and framed a more comprehensive and updated plan that covers all program component
including POPDEV.
Significant policies that were formulated in support to
the population program were: the Joint Order No. 1
Series of 2014 or the Guidelines in the Creation of
Pantawid Pamilya Barangay Advisory Committee (BAC)
included the Barangay Population Volunteers or BSPOs
as members to compose the BAC and defined its roles
and functions; and the Executive Orders on the ReOrganization of PMC Teams in San Fernando City,
Dagupan City, and San Carlos City. Other Policies were
Memorandum of Agreements forged with PAs and
Academe in the implementation of AHYD Program.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The Monitoring Unit and the area coordinators
regularly monitored the implementation of
projects and activities in all program
components.
RP-FP classes, reports, reimbursement of
classes and referrals, accomplishments at the
provincial and city population offices were
followed up through field visits, phone calls,
and on-line submissions.
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Rafael M. Salas Awards
The search for the Rafael M. Salas Awards is designed to perpetuate the legacy of Rafael M. Salas
– the first Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The Salas Awards
honors and gives due recognition to local government units (LGUs), local chief executives (LCEs),
and institutions or individuals for their outstanding contributions in the field of population and
development.
Staff from POPCOM Central Office conducted an
onsite visit at Pugo, La Union for the validation of
The award also aims to heighten support and
participation among government, non-government
officials, individuals, or institutions in the
implementation of the population management
program. For this year, the Award, which has two
levels – Regional Level and National Level, will be
conferred to a LGU - 4th to 6th class municipalities - that
has been involved in the field of population and
development for at least three years prior to the
nomination. The Regional Level Awardee will
automatically be the region’s nominee to the National
Level.
The Municipality of Pugo, representing a 5th class municipality in La Union was selected as the
national entry to the National Search for Rafael Salas.
Program Advocacy and Communication
Every 11th of July is the celebration of the World Population Day . As for 2014 theme, “ Investing in Young People”, POPCOM
Regional Office I has conducted simultaneous activities in the region and enjoined its partner agencies and LGUs to promote
suggested activities such as hanging of streamers/banners in building facades, “selfie” —utilizing the facebook and twitter, and
conducting school orientations in observance of the event.
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July 27, 2014 at 12:06 am
marked the nationwide
celebration of birth of the
100 millionth baby, based
on the 2010 population
projections by Philippine
Statistics Authority.
At the regional level, series
of activities are conducted in
welcoming the baby/ babies
bearing both the region’s
acceptance of the challenge
in our continuous count for
prosperity and development;
and in emphasizing the significance of the Philippine Population Management Program
(PPMP) in our pursuit of local and national development.
Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) is the biggest government hospital in
La Union, also assisting the highest number of birth deliveries a day. This is also where
RPO 1 conducted the activities to drumbeat this notable celebration.
Early morning of July 27, 2014, RPO 1, ITRMC, and various media outlets awaited the
birth of the 100 millionth Pinoy baby in ITRMC. Simultaneously, the same activity was
performed in the four provinces of the region. A starter
Baby's Name: Jacob Rico Bien Francisco
Birth date: July 27, 2014 @ 12:19 AM
kit was to each nominee per province and the city.
A press conference with the selected PAs, LGUs and the
media was conducted prior to the birth of the 100
millionth baby. The convergence of partner agencies
and media interventions have brought about pledges
and commitments in support to ensuring the wellbeing and progress of the baby throughout his/her life
stages.
Birth place: Ilocos Training and Regional
Medical Center, San Fernando City, La
Union
Weight: 3.1 kgs
Length: 48 cm
Mother's name: Jovelyn Francisco (26
y/o)
Father's name: Marbien Francisco (27
y/o)
Residential Address: Nagsabaran Sur,
Balaoan, La Union
Attending Physicians:
OB: Dr. Aurora Valdez
Pedia: Dr. Gerry Acosta
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The PPMP program widened its reach as it
continuosly used the print & broadcast media.
Promotional IEC materials were developed &
distributed.
The Official Website of RPO I with its Transparency Seal provides population information and updates
readily available to the public.
The Regional Population Information Center maintains 3 RPIC satellites, established in 2 National High
Schools in Pangasinan namely: Mangaldan National High School, Dagupan City National High School and
Don Mariano Marcos MemorialState University in
Agoo, La Union.
The Information Unit maintains 5 Database which
includes Regional Demographic and Socio-Economic
Situationer, RP-FP Online System, LGU Profiles and
Directories, E-RPMES and M&E System.
With the Enhanced Online RP-FP Monitoring System
the official website of RPO was updated to its new
format. At the end of 2014, there were 40,000
couples recorded online.
IEC materials given to Mangaldan National High School
with the school principal and PopEd coordinator
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PMC Trainings and Accreditation
PMC Training and Accreditation was conducted in San Fernando City, Dagupan City, and San Carlos
City in view of the expiry of accreditation of the old PMC team. Said training also opened new
membership of other agencies, NGOs and Faith-Based organizations.
RP-FP Classes and FDs Sessions
FDS on Responsible Parenting and Family Planning were coordinated to the Provincial, City and Municipal
Links for the conduct of RP-FP Classes. The trained BPVs and some parent leaders assisted the Municipal
Population Officers, Municipal and LGU Links in the simultaneous conduct of FDS classes from May to
October of 2014, most classes however, were simultaneously done in August and September following a
Directive in 2013 from DSWD Regional Office to conduct the RP-FP Module for the whole month of August
in time for the Family Planning Month.
The ML, MPO and BPV/Parent Leader, including invited resource speakers if there were, conducted FDS
classes in the CCT areas based on set schedule of the ML. In a letter signed by DSWD Regional Director,
relative to the conduct of FDS on RP-FP, BSPOs/BPVs were advised to closely coordinate with the MLs on
the schedule of FDS in their respective areas.
As per agreement, they may conduct as much classes as they can; however, maximum classes
reimbursed per LGU/Municipality were 23 classes only, with an attendance of 25 couples per class.
All classes were completed at the end of October. In total, Region I accomplished 1,754 classes and
reached 46,024 couples, all Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries; 110% and 115% respectively above our
targets.
Likewise, referrals of FP acceptors to the different health service facilities were done alongside classes.
Effective referrals, with signed service slips, accounted 2,224 (74%) as of November 30, 2014.
POPDEVED Modules Integration Roll- out Trainings
The implementation of the First and Second Phases of the Population and Development Education
(POPDEVED), a joint project by the Commission and Population, Department of Education and Philippine
Center for Population and Development, started in the last quarter of 2013.
Five (5) Batches of Roll out Trainings involving Araling Panlipunan and Values Secondary Teachers from
the different Divisions in the Region.
They were equipped on POPDEVED and achieved the following objectives: explain the concepts taught in
the high school modules on population and development and human sexuality and responsible
parenthood; demonstrate the use of the modules as integrated in their regular subjects; and transmit the
values taught in the modules.
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Community-Based Family Planning
Management Information System (CBFPMIS)
CBFPMIS is a type of database efficiently and
effectively used by PPO Pangasinan. This has been
replicated and adopted by PPO La Union after going
through a training on how to operationalize the
system which was facilitated by RPO I and PPO
Pangasinan.
This system is highly useful in the identification of
the MWRAs; updated profiling for CMFPMIS and is
suggested to be monitored and updated every 3
months.
A one day orientation on Men’s Responsibility in
Gender and Development or MR GAD was
conducted to reach out and enhance the
perspectives and roles of male especially in their
families and even in their community
participation. Representatives from Pangasinan
and San Fernando City were oriented on relevant
topics on Gender & Development particularly their
roles in reproductive health.
KA—lalakihang
T—apat sa
R—esponsibilidad at
O—bligasyon sa
PA—milya
Selected Provincial/City Population Officers/staff (17 males and 3 females) went into a Training of
Trainors on KATROPA. This activity aimed to reach out and train males in terms of shared responsibilities at home and in the society; how they can be empowered whether they are working or not, and
how they can be a responsible father to their families and in their respective communities.
Basic Demography Training for Provincial Population Office of La Union
All the Municipal Population Officers of PPO La Union were trained on Basic Demography to update their
knowledge in basic demography. They were taught on how to compute, interpret and analyze population
measures. As a result, their appreciation on the use of demographic data in relation to program planning
and development highly increased.
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CISD/Critical Incident
Stress Debriefing Training
All the RPO Staff went into a
training on how to treat stress
properly and how to provide Stress
Debriefing and Counseling to any
kind of traumatic and threatening
events. The training was given by
DSWD Field Office I.
Challenge accepted! RPO1 undertaking the CISD Stress
Debriefing with the ‘actors’ from DSWD
Basic Demography Training for RPO I Staff
The Basic Demography Training for RPO I Staff was held last October 2-3, 2014 at the POPCOM
Conference Hall. The training was held to impart to the participants the knowledge in basic demography;
and to develop skills in computing and analyzing population measures. The staff also presented their
outputs on the demographic profiles of the 4 provinces in Region I.
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RPO I, in partnership with the Center for Health Solutions, Inc. (CHSI), came up with a U4U Teen Trail
activity which was seen necessary in planning and program direction of various institutions in providing
information and other program endeavors that will influence the choices and decisions that the young
will do as regards to their sexual behaviors and other concerns.
CHSI Communications Adviser, Nilo Yacat, facilitated the Peer Facilitators’ Training on August 19,
2014 at Sea and Sky Hotel, San Fernando City, La Union with RPO Technical Staff.
Peer Facilitators trained for the U4U Teen Trail were 20 selected students from La Union National High
School, one of the most populated schools in San Fernando City.
On the second day, #bakasBukas – more known as the “teen trail activity”, is an exhibit which outlines
a series of activities simultaneously conducted with a minimum of 150 students/ participants divided
into the parts of the teen trail. The Peer Facilitators took charge of the flow of the #bakasBukas, acting
as the hosts/ handlers.
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C4C: “#Barkadafest: awit ng barkada”
This was a youth-oriented songwriting competition to youth aged 12-16 with the theme,
“Pagsikapan ang Magandang kinabukasan. Stop Teen Pregnancy ”. Eight groups/entries
from different provinces and cities competed during the live performance night. “Overcomers” from
San Fernando City won the 1st place.
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The C4C or the Communications for Communicators selected 2 new scholars from RPO I to join for
this year’s 2nd batch. The IO II and IO I of POPCOM I were privileged to be members of the said
program funded by John Hopkins University, CHANGE, DOH, among others. A five day boot camp was
conducted not only to introduce and welcome the participants but also to orient them on the portal for
the online learning; to provide the schedule and needed requirements within the entire duration of the
program; and to establish the projects to be implemented by the respective participants. Individual
outputs are required from every participant
In celebration of the Filipino Elderly
Week, RPO I convened the POPCOM
Retirees and Presidents of Senior
Citizens of Bacnotan, La Union to
provide an orientation and updating
on the laws and privileges
concerning the Senior Citizens. A
DSWD Officer was invited to
extensively discuss RA No. 994, an
Act Granting Additional Benefits and
Privileges to Senior Citizens, RA
7432 and RA 9257, supplemented
by other laws on Joint DTI-DA Admin
Order No. 10-02 Series of 2010.
Outreach project for PWDs and Senior
Citizens
In reference to the provision of GAA FY 2014,
Sec.14 to formulate programs and projects for
senior citizens and persons with disability; RPO I
in coordination with DSWD of San Fernando City
distributed packs of grocery package to seventy
(70) senior citizens and PWDs. This was our
modest assistance and appreciation for their
deep involvement in the population program.
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Sports Development
Program
A Mini-Olympic was launched this year
highlighting Fun run/walk, Hataw, ball
games, cheering squad and other indoor
games. This activity was not just for physical development but more on building and
strengthening relationships and solidarity
among staff .
Health and Wellness Program
A medical, dental and hospitalization assistance to the POPCOM employees was given to ensure
that all the staff are physically fit and maintain/improve their well-being. This is in response to the
directive to maintain a healthy lifestyle which will eventually contribute to the attainment of the
agency goals and objectives. ITRMC, a Government hospital was contracted out to provide the
service through a Memorandum of Agreement.
Strategic Performance Management System
The orientation workshop on SPMS was a quick response to formulate POPCOM SPMS Success
Indicators. The formulated indicators serve as guide and standards by all the staff to be conscious
of what will ensure organizational effectiveness and individual efficiency.
“Salamat-Mabuhay”- Thanksgiving Party
In view of the transfer of Ms. Aubrey Abuan, Accountant II, to NEDA Regional Office a “SalamatMabuhay” thanksgiving program in honor of her invaluable service in POPCOM was given to her
last February of this year. Ms. Aubrey Abuan served POPCOM for 2 years and 3 months and
introduced highly commendable reforms and new systems in the office.
Strategic Planning cum Fellowship
The Strategic Planning and Fellowship was a venue to review performance, as well as planning of
targets for 2015. The staff presented their individual and unit accomplishments for the CY 2014
as well as work program for 2015. The Standard Operating Procedure and Guidelines was also one
of the main issue deliberated, reviewed and updated during the workshop.
Alongside, was a Christmas celebration that gave the staff a temporary relief from pressure of work
and a time to thank and honor God and special people. Three RPO I staff received their loyalty
awards in appreciation for their dedication to public service and to the agency.
Reynaldo G. Ancheta – 30 years
Marie Pat N. Navora – 20 years
Rodolfo R. Rivera – 15 years
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Knowledge Sharing on Gender and
Development and PPMP Best
Practices
Visiting CALABARZON area with POPCOM Region
IV, the RPO I staff learned approaches from the
Local Government Unit and other institutions in
Tanay, Rizal in relation to their GAD best practices
and successful initiatives. The staff gained
insights from the experiences and challenges of
the LGU in the implementation of GAD including
RP-FP program.
Similarly, RPO I warmly hosted and
accommodated Region 2 and Region 7 in an InterRegional Observation Tour to the local
government units like Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur,
Vigan and La Union. These LGUs featured their
GAD best practices and initiatives including the
implementation of local population management
program.
Transfer of IT facilities/Motorcycle
As support the LGUs in their implementation of local population management program, IT
facilities and One (1) unit of motorcycle were transferred without cost to the selected Provincial/
City Population Offices. These were covered with Memorandum of Agreements with the supporting
documents for the transfer of ownership and accountability.
Signature Campaign for Lifeline Donors
All the RPO staff signed up to the Campaign Lifeline,
as a gesture of support to the Guinness World Record
for the “Most People To Sign up as Organ Donor For 1
Single Hour, Single Site”.
Women’s Month
Yearly, RPO I join in the celebration
of Women’s Month through various
activities. A Fun run/walk for
Women and Women’s Forum were
highlights of the regional
celebration. RPO I had its own
activities like compiling and
disseminating Gender and
Development Laws, updating the
GAD Bulletin and Info Corner,
printing of promotional materials
and hanging of streamer with its
banner theme.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Funds made available to the Commission on Population amounted to P 12,175,542.48 in 2014
14,000,000.00
12,000,000.00
10,000,000.00
8,000,000.00
6,000,000.00
4,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
0.00
Allotment
Expenditures
Balances
P 11,917,896.71 or 98% of allotted funds was used.
Expenditures
11%
PS
26%
61%
Capital Outlay
MOOE - RP/FP
2%
MOOE - Regular
POPCOM REGIONAL OFFICE NO.1 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
VACANT
Regional Director
MARIA VICTORIA M. DACUMOS
Administrative Assistant II
(HRD unit/Secretary)
ERMA R. YAPIT
Planning Officer IV/
OIC – Regional Director
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
TECHNICAL SECTION
WILMA E. ULPINDO
Administrative Officer V
VICKY BARBEA B. DE LA TORRE
Information Officer III
Information Management &
Communication Unit
Policy, Planning &
Monitoring Unit
MARIA VELEN A. JOVEN
Planning Officer II
KRISTINE DIANE M. OINEZA
Information Officer II
MARIA DOLORES D. ZAFRA
MARIA CRISTINA F. MARTINEZ
Planning Officer I
Information Officer I
Budget Unit
REYNALDO G. ANCHETA
Admin. Officer II
General Services Unit
MARIE PAT N. NAVORA
Admin. Officer I
Accounting Unit
Cash Unit
VACANT
Accountant II
AILYN FELINA R. BANGAOIL
Admin. Aide VI
JAMES PATRICK C. PEJO
Admin. Assistant II /
Acting Accountant II
ROY GERSON B. TORRES
Proj. Evaluation Officer I
JOSELITO B. LAMARCA
Administrative Aide III
COMMISSION ON POPULATION
REGIONAL OFFICE NO.1
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION
RODOLFO R. RIVERA
Administrative Aide III
DANTE G. ALIM
Administrative Aide III
(Detailed)
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Together, we act
in building and nurturing
healthy, happy, empowered,
and well-planned Filipino Families