31/08/2026
August 27–28, 2026 | The Commission on Population and Development–National Capital Region (CPD-NCR) held the 2026 Regional Conference on Population and Development (RCPD) at the Tiara Oriental Hotel in Makati City.
With the theme “Advancing Human Development Across the Life Course for a Lifetime of Returns,” the conference brought together regional line agencies (RLAs), local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and the academe to present papers and research on population and development (POPDEV).
A total of 18 papers and research studies were presented, providing participants with insights into realities and emerging issues in communities that may inform program development and policy interventions addressing population-related concerns and challenges in Metro Manila.
Among the featured studies was “Sports Offerings Marketing Demand and Strategic Positioning as a Basis for Budget Optimization Decisions,” presented by Dr. Harold Deo B. Cristobal of the Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College of Las Piñas (Dfcamclp - Office of the President)