PSWDO-PPO

POPULATION PROGRAM OFFICER IV
PORTIA F. DUMASIG
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Mandate

Implementation of the population and development relative to Philippine Population Program 
and the promotion of responsible parenthood and reproductive health.

Vision

We are the lead office in population development, IEC and advocacy campaignย 
for well-planned and empowered Filipino families and communities.

Mission

We commit, in collaboration with partners, to create an enabling environment to:

  • Empower couples and individuals to achieve their desired number, timing, and spacing of children in the context of informed choice, and responsible parenthood;
  • Enable adolescents to realize their full potential and total well-being; and
  • Mainstream population factors in sustainable development initiatives.

Service Pledge

We commit ourselves heartily to implement all the plans and activities to the best of our knowledge and ability for the benefit and betterment of our service to the people, in accordance with the Republic Act 6365, otherwise known as the โ€œPopulation Act of 1971.โ€

MEET OUR TEAM

Population Program Officers

Staffs

Programs and Activities

Responsible Parenthood/Reproductive Health

  • Partnership with MSWD in the conduct of Family Development (FDS) Sessions in 4Ps areas in the province.
  • Partnership with DOH through tracking of couples with unmet need in family planning during FDS sessions.
  • Conduct of Pre-Marriage Counseling for future couples.

Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program

  • Youth Empowerment thru Trainings, Symposium, Organization of school based Peer Counselors (PC), Establishment of a Teen Quarter/Listening Room and Annual Peer Helpers/Counselors Congress.

Gender and Development

  • Integration of Gender and Development in the conduct of Pre-Marriage Counseling sessions, Family Development sessions, AHYDP trainings and other seminars.

Community Involvement

  • Mobilization of 470 BSPO/BPV.
  • Adjudged as the Outstanding Volunteer Organization in the Region.
  • Organized-municipal level, federated and SEC registered.

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