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In 2003, then-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued EO 188, which transferred POPCOM under the Department of ______.
In 2003, then-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued EO 188, which transferred POPCOM under the Department of ______.
Health
Under Arroyo's administration, the Philippines expressed support for the International Conference on ______ and Development.
Under Arroyo's administration, the Philippines expressed support for the International Conference on ______ and Development.
Population
The four principles guiding the Philippine government in its population program are responsible parenthood, respect for ______, birth spacing, and informed choices.
The four principles guiding the Philippine government in its population program are responsible parenthood, respect for ______, birth spacing, and informed choices.
life
Health services, including those for reproductive health, were devolved by the Local Government ______ to the local government units.
Health services, including those for reproductive health, were devolved by the Local Government ______ to the local government units.
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The program Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP) aims to assist couples in achieving their desired number and ______ of children.
The program Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP) aims to assist couples in achieving their desired number and ______ of children.
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RPFP aims to attain zero unmet need for modern family planning through increased access to family ______ information and services.
RPFP aims to attain zero unmet need for modern family planning through increased access to family ______ information and services.
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Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution recognizes the sanctity of family life and protects the life of the mother and the life of the ______ from conception.
Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution recognizes the sanctity of family life and protects the life of the mother and the life of the ______ from conception.
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The overall goal of the Adolescent Health and Development (AHD) program is to contribute to the prevention of early and repeated ______ among Filipino youth.
The overall goal of the Adolescent Health and Development (AHD) program is to contribute to the prevention of early and repeated ______ among Filipino youth.
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The program respects the rights of couples to determine the size of their ______.
The program respects the rights of couples to determine the size of their ______.
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Abortion is ______ in the Philippines.
Abortion is ______ in the Philippines.
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The program promotes self-reliance and multi-sectoral ______.
The program promotes self-reliance and multi-sectoral ______.
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Executive Order No. 188 was issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attaching POPCOM to the Department of ______.
Executive Order No. 188 was issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attaching POPCOM to the Department of ______.
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Gender and Development Program is anchored on international commitments and local ______.
Gender and Development Program is anchored on international commitments and local ______.
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Joseph Ejercito Estrada reformulated the Philippine Population Management Program with Responsible Parenthood as its ______ in 1999.
Joseph Ejercito Estrada reformulated the Philippine Population Management Program with Responsible Parenthood as its ______ in 1999.
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The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of ______ Against Women is an international treaty adopted in 1979.
The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of ______ Against Women is an international treaty adopted in 1979.
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Presidential Decree No. 166 S. 1973 required the participation of private organizations and individuals in the formulation and implementation of population programs and ______.
Presidential Decree No. 166 S. 1973 required the participation of private organizations and individuals in the formulation and implementation of population programs and ______.
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The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development articulated a new vision about the relationships between population, development, and individual ______.
The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development articulated a new vision about the relationships between population, development, and individual ______.
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The 20-year Programme of Action continues to serve as a comprehensive guide to people-centred development ______.
The 20-year Programme of Action continues to serve as a comprehensive guide to people-centred development ______.
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Executive Order No. 12 S. 2017 aimed to attain and sustain 'Zero Unmet Need for Modern Family ______'.
Executive Order No. 12 S. 2017 aimed to attain and sustain 'Zero Unmet Need for Modern Family ______'.
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The Convention defines discrimination against women as any distinction made on the basis of ______.
The Convention defines discrimination against women as any distinction made on the basis of ______.
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AO No. 2017-0005 was entitled 'Guidelines in Achieving Desired Family Size through Accelerated and Sustained Reduction in unmet Need for Modern Family ______ Methods.'
AO No. 2017-0005 was entitled 'Guidelines in Achieving Desired Family Size through Accelerated and Sustained Reduction in unmet Need for Modern Family ______ Methods.'
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The Department of Education was tasked to create a policy on Comprehensive ______ Education in response to DOH AO No. 2017-0005.
The Department of Education was tasked to create a policy on Comprehensive ______ Education in response to DOH AO No. 2017-0005.
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Region 6’s youngest case of adolescent pregnancy in 2020 was an 11-year-old girl from Silay City, Negros ______.
Region 6’s youngest case of adolescent pregnancy in 2020 was an 11-year-old girl from Silay City, Negros ______.
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National Family Planning Month is observed in the month of ______.
National Family Planning Month is observed in the month of ______.
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The Philippines was among the 179 signatory countries that supported the ICPD ______.
The Philippines was among the 179 signatory countries that supported the ICPD ______.
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One major accomplishment for the Philippines was the passage of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Bill into law in ______.
One major accomplishment for the Philippines was the passage of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Bill into law in ______.
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The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was approved at the Fourth World Conference on Women in ______.
The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was approved at the Fourth World Conference on Women in ______.
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The mandatory provision requires that at least ______% of the total budget be allotted to Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives.
The mandatory provision requires that at least ______% of the total budget be allotted to Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives.
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The Magna Carta of Women is also known as ______ (RA 9710).
The Magna Carta of Women is also known as ______ (RA 9710).
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The law is implemented through the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) with collaboration from the Department of the Interior and ______.
The law is implemented through the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) with collaboration from the Department of the Interior and ______.
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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) address extreme ______ in its various dimensions.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) address extreme ______ in its various dimensions.
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The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) is governed by a Board of Commissioners composed of ______ members.
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) is governed by a Board of Commissioners composed of ______ members.
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The MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN mandates the adoption of ______ as a strategy for implementing the law.
The MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN mandates the adoption of ______ as a strategy for implementing the law.
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The PPMP emphasizes the participation of ______ in Gender and Development issues.
The PPMP emphasizes the participation of ______ in Gender and Development issues.
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The Responsible Parenthood Program is anchored in the ______ Constitution.
The Responsible Parenthood Program is anchored in the ______ Constitution.
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Article XV, Section 3.1 states that the State shall defend the right of spouses to found a family in accordance with their ______ convictions.
Article XV, Section 3.1 states that the State shall defend the right of spouses to found a family in accordance with their ______ convictions.
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Article II, Section 12 emphasizes the protection of the life of the mother and the life of the ______ from conception.
Article II, Section 12 emphasizes the protection of the life of the mother and the life of the ______ from conception.
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The objectives of the PPMP include helping couples achieve the desired number, ______, and spacing of children.
The objectives of the PPMP include helping couples achieve the desired number, ______, and spacing of children.
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The PPMP aims to help adolescents and youth avoid ______ sex and teenage pregnancies.
The PPMP aims to help adolescents and youth avoid ______ sex and teenage pregnancies.
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The PPMP contributes to policies that assist the government in attaining population growth and distribution consistent with ______ activities.
The PPMP contributes to policies that assist the government in attaining population growth and distribution consistent with ______ activities.
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The central idea of the program is responsible ______.
The central idea of the program is responsible ______.
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The program promotes family ______ and responsible parenting.
The program promotes family ______ and responsible parenting.
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The program believes that parenting is a shared responsibility of the husband and the ______.
The program believes that parenting is a shared responsibility of the husband and the ______.
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The program is ______ and respects the rights of couples in family planning.
The program is ______ and respects the rights of couples in family planning.
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Abortion is rejected as a means to control ______.
Abortion is rejected as a means to control ______.
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The program adheres to gender equality and non-______ in development concerns.
The program adheres to gender equality and non-______ in development concerns.
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Responsible Parenthood is the will and ability of parents to respond to the needs and ______ of the family.
Responsible Parenthood is the will and ability of parents to respond to the needs and ______ of the family.
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Study Notes
Population Development QUIZ Reviewer
- POPCOM was created in 1969 via Executive Order 171, establishing a 22-member Commission on Population.
- Republic Act 6365 (Population Act of the Philippines) was enacted in 1971, establishing National Population Policy.
- Presidential Decree 79 (Revised Population Act) mandated POPCOM as the central policymaking, planning, coordinating, and monitoring agency for the Philippine Population Management Program (PPMP) in 1972.
- Before POPCOM, Ferdinand Marcos with other heads of state signed the United Nations Declaration on Population in 1967. This declaration emphasized the importance of considering population in long-range planning to achieve economic goals.
- In 1970, an Ad Hoc Commission on Population recommended the launch of the National Population Program through EO 233.
- In 1986, EO 123 established POPCOM as an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
- EO 48 (1990) placed POPCOM under the Office of the President to improve policy coordination.
- EO 476 (1993) placed POPCOM under the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
- In 1993, the PPMP and the Population, Resources and Environment Framework were adopted under the administration of Fidel V. Ramos.
- Joseph Estrada's administration reformulated the PPMP with responsible parenthood as its cornerstone.
- EO 188 (2003) transferred POPCOM to the Department of Health (DOH) under Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This administration supported the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) which emphasized responsible parenthood, respect for life, birth spacing, and informed choices.
- POPCOM's programs focus on Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP), Adolescent Health and Development (AHD), and Population Development Integration (POPDEV).
Programs and Projects
- Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP): POPCOM's strategies aim to assist couples in achieving their desired family size and spacing through family planning. Goals include zero unmet need for modern family planning services and support for maternal, neonatal and child health, and nutrition (MNCHN).
- Adolescent Health and Development (AHD): POPCOM's goal is to prevent early and repeated pregnancies among Filipino youth.
- POPDEV Integration: Explicitly considering and integrating population dynamics to improve sustainability of initiatives in other development sectors. This integration aims to address specific development needs while respecting population variables.
- Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP): The program focuses on responsible parenthood, non-coercion, opposition to abortion, and multi-sectoral participation with local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders. It promotes gender equality.
- Gender and Development (GAD) Program: POPCOM, in line with international commitments and local laws, promotes gender equality and equity with non-discrimination. This program is strongly linked to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
POPCOM Structure and Operations
- POPCOM is headed by an Executive Director III.
- The Central Office includes various technical and support divisions that lead policy, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of population programs.
- POPCOM is supported by a Deputy Executive Director, five (5) Division Chiefs, and 16 Regional Directors.
- The POPCOM Central Office is located in Acacia Lane Ext., Welfareville Compound, Brgy. Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City.
- 16 POPCOM regional offices are found nationwide.
Vision and Mission
- Vision: POPCOM aims to advance integrated population and development strategies to increase share and opportunity for Filipinos in socioeconomic progress.
- Mission: POPCOM's core message is "Empowering Filipino Families and Communities" and aims to create an enabling environment for couples, individuals, and institutions to achieve well-being in population, development, and environment.
Specific Policy and Program Issues
- This section details several laws, executive orders, and policies relating to Population and Development (e.g., RA 6365, EO 171, etc.) and relevant programs, like the Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning program.
- Discussion of Adolescent Health and Development; Population and Development Integration; the importance and mandate of the Magna Carta of Women, and the role and goals of POPCOM in executing these programs within the mandated jurisdiction of POPCOM.
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Test your knowledge on the history and evolution of population management policies in the Philippines. This quiz covers important legislation and the establishment of key organizations like POPCOM. Challenge yourself with details about Executive Orders and the National Population Policy.
