The Regional Population Office No. 10 started its operation in 1973. During that time, there were 17 staff manning the office. The first Regional Director was Mr. Romeo C. Balandra. He was followed by Mr. Alfredo M. Ramirez.

Presently, Ms. Psyche P. Paler is the Regional Director. She has been a Regional Director for more than 12 years. Under her leadership, RPO 10 continues to pursue its commitment in helping people attain a better quality of life and stands firm on its corporate philosophy of prefessionalism, hard work and excellence.

From left to right: Maria Cristita V. Dagaraga, Heidi L. Montesines, Marilyn R. Galanida, Mylah Faye B. Carino, Virgilita L. Sandoval, Kristin T. Karagdag, Ruth R. Batoon, Jeremias L. Cabasan.
back : Neil Aldrin G. Omega

From left to right: Pedro B. Armachuelo, Gualberta G. Conde, Tita M. Limas, Diosdado R. Marilao, Edna F. Ramos, Milagros T. Colastre, Feliciana T. Anosa.
Second row: Danilo D. Yana, Enriquita R. Fabre, Roman P. Polison, Avelino T. Costanilla, Mario V. Cuarez

VISION

To enable individuals, families and communities to secure for themselves and future generations, a way of life endowed with social harmony, economic stability, and a healthy environment.

 

MISSION

In partnership with national and local government policy makers and implementors, as well as community leaders, we will ensure that policies, laws, plans, programs and projects contribute to balancing Population, Economic Resources and Environment (PRE) and that this is internalized by individuals, families, and communities.

 

OBJECTIVES

1. To enhance the capabilities of partners and clients in the integration of P-R-E in policies, plans, and programs.

2. To create a receptive climate for the integration of the Population-Resources-Environment (PRE) concepts in       policies, plans and programs.

3. To build POPCOM's capability to undertake multi-dimensional, people-centered P-R-E balance promotion work.

4. To generate and to manage financial resources required to carry out objectives 1,2, and 3.

A BRIEF HISTORY

1967
Seventeen heads of state including the Philippine President signed the United Nations Declaration on Population, which stressed: "The population problem must be recognized as a principal element in long-range planning if governments are to achieve their economic goals and fulfill the aspirations of their people."

1970
The Philippine Population Program was officially launched through Executive Order No. 233. The Commission on Population (POPCOM) was mandated to serve as the central coordinating and policy making body of the government in the field of population.

1971
Republic Act 6365, known as the Population Act of the Philippines was enacted into law by Congress. It stated: "For the purpose of furthering national development, increasing the share of each Filipino in the fruits of economic progress and meeting the grave social and economic challenge of a high rate of population growth, a national program of family planning which respects the religious beliefs of the individual involved shall be undertaken."

1972
Presidential Decree 79 was signed directing public and private sectors to undertake a National Family Planning Program which respects the religious beliefs and values of individuals.

1973
Philippine Constitution expressed government commitment to deal with the problem of rapid population growth. It provides: "It should be the responsibility of the state to achieve and maintain population levels most conducive to the national welfare."

1975
Presidential Decree 166 further strengthened the Program. It required the participation of private organizations and individuals in the formulation and implementation of population programs and policies.

1976
Executive Order No. 123 attached the Population Commission to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the population planning and coordinating agency.

1977
Presidential Decree No. 1204 amended certain sections of PD 79. This ammendments further strengthened the powers of the Commission on Population in order for the it to implement more effectively its functions.

1987
The POPCOM Board issued the Aquino Administration Policy Statement on population which states: "the ultimate goal of the Population Program is the improvement of the quality of human life in a just and humane society... The achievement of this goal requires a recognition of the close interrelationships among population, resources and environmental factors."

1990
Executive Order No. 408 was issued placing POPCOM under the control and supervision of the Office of the President in order to "facilitate coordination of policies and programs relative to population."

1991
Executive Order No. 467 was issued making POPCOM an attached agency of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).