Calling for a better family planning method and an accessible contraceptive distribution nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) and Bayer Philippines, Inc., today led the observance of the World Contraception Day 2021. The said agencies are pushing to increase awareness on the country’s reproductive health continue reading : DOH, POPCOM, BAYER OBSERVE WORLD CONTRACEPTION DAY 2021 Joint Press Release | September 23, 2021

The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) continued its advocacy of promoting and enhancing interactions among Filipino parents and their teenagers in this year’s observance of National Family Week. On September 21, POPCOM hosted a parent-teen talk webinar via Zoom, where an interactive program provided appropriate information and skills to parents, as well as gave continue reading : 29th National Family Week: September 20 to 25, 2021 POPCOM maximizes digital platforms to break down barriers between parents, children

In the observance of “Linggo ng Kabataan,” the Department of Health (DOH), Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) and National Youth Commission (NYC) have joined together to enable conversations among Filipino youth centered on pressing issues currently affecting them, particularly those concerning teenage pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and mental health problems. The celebration, which continue reading : DOH, POPCOM, NYC spark conversations on teens’ sexual, reproductive, mental health concerns at ‘Linggo ng Kabataan’