The Commission on Population (POPCOM) logo is a symbolic form of all types of people. The adjoined loops connote interrelationship or togetherness, whether in connection with a family or with individuals in a community. Completing the logo is a circle enveloping the symbolic family or community, signifying that the family and the individual in the community are the main focus of all POPCOM's effor
ts. AGENCY MANDATE
The Commission on Population (POPCOM) is a government agency mandated as the over-all coordinating, monitoring and policy making body of the population program. VISION
Responsible individuals, well-planned, healthy and happy families, empowered communities, guided by the Divine providence, living harmoniously and equitably in a sustainable environment. MISSION
We are technical and information resource agency, working in a partnership with national and local government policy and decision makers, program implementers, community leaders and civil society. We will be the leading strategic planners, policy and program advocates for population program. We will create a favorable and enabling policy environment for Population, Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health. We are committed to:
Ensuring continuing high quality professional development programs for Population, Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health which will enhance the competencies and strengthen the capabilities of local government units and our partners. Enabling men, women, couples and families to make responsible decisions to meet their expressed needs in the timing, spacing and number of children. Together, we will champion well-being. Together, we will make a difference. POPCOM CREED
We value excellence through our performance and professionalism. We will make POPCOM a world class center of excellence. We will be pro-active and creative in programs and policy development, and in resolving issues and problems, and serve as exemplary models for the organization. Integrity will be POPCOM's cornerstone. We will exercise transparency in all our dealings, and will abide by the government code of ethics and standards, treat each employee with dignity and importance, and demonstrate trust and respect for the other's integrity. Discipline will be the hallmark for our work ethics. We will demonstrate self discipline by being punctual and prompt, in attendance and work assignments by complying with office rules and regulations, especially on proper attire and office decorum, and by protecting office resources and ensuring its optimum use. We will strive for team excellence to be propelled by our strong sense of urgency and total commitment to reach new heights and achieve breakthroughs. We believe that an energized and empowered high performance team is pivotal to the culture of excellence. We will be a team player by being sensitive to other person's feeling and concerns, accepting and seeking feedback and adopting participative and consultative processes. Together, we will continue to grow and excel, as individual and as a team.
