Commission on Population and Development Region XI

31/08/2026

As we commemorate this year's National Heroes Day, we remember that the legacy of our heroes live on in our collective responsibility to build a nation where every Filipino has the opportunity to live with dignity, reach their full potential, and contribute meaningfully to society.

For the Commission on Population and Development, nation-building begins with empowered individuals and families, healthy and productive communities, and development policies that respond to the changing needs and realities of our population.

May the courage, sacrifice, and love of country shown by our heroes inspire us to work together toward a more inclusive, resilient, and people-centered Region XI.

29/08/2026

IN THE NEWS | The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region XI has raised the alarm over the increasing number of pregnancies among children aged 10–14, prompting the agency to shift strategies and intensify collaboration with Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Davao Region.

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region XI has raised the alarm over the increasing number of pregnancies among children aged 10–14, prompting the agency to shift strategies and intensify collaboration with Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Davao Region.

28/08/2026

“Murag dili pa mi ready mahimong parents.” 😅

Okay ra na! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️💚

Dili man kinahanglan magdali sa pagbuo og pamilya. Basin karon, career sa, skwela sa, tigom sa, o enjoy sa life ang priority nimo. Ug okay ra gyud na.

Ang importante, kabalo ka sa imong mga options sa family planning para makadesisyon ka kung kanus-a ang sakto nga panahon—para nimo, para sa imong partner, ug para sa inyong future nga pamilya. 💚

Tandaan: Panalo ang Pamilyang Planado!
Mas nindot ang future kung open ta magstorya ug magplano bahin sa family planning.

Usap ta sa Family Planning! 🫶

"Parang hindi pa kami parent-material." - At okay lang 'yon! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

Ang pagbuo ng pamilya ay hindi minamadali. Maaaring ang priority mo ngayon ay ang iyong career, pag-aaral, pag-iipon, at walang mali doon.

Ang mahalaga, alam mo ang iyong mga opsyon sa family planning upang makapagdesisyon ka sa tamang panahon, para sa'yo, para sa iyong partner, at para sa magiging pamilya mo balang araw. 💚

Tandaan: Panalo ang Pamilyang Planado! Mas maayos ang kinabukasan kapag family planning ay malayang pinag-uusapan.

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28/08/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The recipients of the 100 millionth symbolic Filipinos have received annual food packs from the Local Government Unit of Panabo through City Health Office Population and Development Section. This signifies that they are the 100 millionth baby who were born nationwide when the clock strikes midnight on July 27, 2014.

Natsumi Kyle Magnifico and Catherine Jane Fuentes are both from Barangay San Vicente, Panabo City.

Happy Birthday!

27/08/2026

The PSWDO conducted the Parents Education on Gender and Adolescent Development (PEGAD)

26/08/2026

Na-alarma ang Commission on Population and Development XI sa pagsaka sa ihap sa mga batang nag-edad og 10 hangtod 14 anyos nga sayong nabuntis, base sa datos sa Philippine Statistics Authority XI niadtong 2024, itandi sa tuig 2022.

Sumala ni Jeff Fuentes, regional director sa Commission on Population and Development XI nga gika-alarma kini sa ahensya, ilabina nga sagad sa amahan sa gisabak sa mga bata ang hamtong.

Sumala sa Department of Health nga ang sayong pagbuntis sa mga bata, makonsidera nga heath issues ug social protection concern.

Pagbutyag ni Fuentes, hugot karon ang ilang koordinasyon sa mga lokal ug probinsiyal nga panggamhanan alang sa technical assistance, lakip ang pagpahigayon og hot spot mapping sa mga barangay nga dunay mga kaso sa sayong pagbuntis aron matagaan og saktong intervention.

𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘
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26/08/2026

IN THE NEWS | Protecting our youngest adolescents requires urgent, coordinated action

Pregnancies among girls aged 10–14 in the Davao Region increased from 240 cases in 2022 to 284 in 2024, underscoring the need to treat very early adolescent pregnancy not only as a reproductive health concern, but also as a child protection and social protection issue.

During the recently-held Healthy Davao Media Forum, CPD Region XI Director Jeff Y. Fuentes emphasized that even a single pregnancy involving a girl aged 10–14 should already be a cause for concern.

Regional data further show that, among cases where the father’s age was recorded, the large majority involved adult fathers—reinforcing the need for proper case assessment, protection, referral, and coordinated action among concerned agencies and LGUs.

CPD Region XI continues to call for data-driven and targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high adolescent pregnancy burden and rates, alongside stronger adolescent-friendly services, school and community-based Teen Centers, family engagement, and child-protection mechanisms.

Preventing adolescent pregnancy is not the responsibility of girls alone. It requires families, communities, schools, health providers, social welfare offices, LGUs, and government agencies to work together to ensure that every young person is informed, supported, protected, and given the opportunity to pursue a healthy and productive future.

📰 Read more from SunStar Davao

PREGNANCIES among girls aged 10 to 14 in the Davao Region climbed to 284 cases in 2024, an increase from 240 recorded in 2022, according to latest data from the Commission on Population and Development (CPD)-Davao.

Full story: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/adolescent-pregnancies-rise-in-davao-region-cpd