Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
____________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO 
______________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The population of the republic of the Philippines is now at 118.2 million last 
January 2024. 
the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) 
CPD said the country’s population has exceed its projected rise. 
based on Philippine Statistics Authorities data showing that women of 
reproductive age in the country continue to increase, coupled with higher-
than-national-average fertility rates in most regions of the country. 
Congress passed the Reproductive Health law in 2012, and the 
executive department approved its implementing rules and regulations in 
March 2013. But some temporary restraining orders from the courts have 
constrained the law’s implementation. 
In July 2015, the Supreme Court stopped the Food and Drug 
Administration (FDA) from renewing the licenses of all contraceptive 
products, as petitioned by the Alliance for Family Foundation Philippines Inc. 
With the 2015 TRO, the FDA had to first re-certify that the products 
are safe and not abortifacient. 
The high court has also prohibited the Department of Health (DOH) 
from including some Php250 million worth of contraceptive implants in its 
family planning program. The DOH and other reproductive health advocates 
have filed a motion for reconsideration with SC. But in August 2016, the SC 
ordered the FDA instead to re-certify the products again. 
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The licenses of 15 of 48 contraceptive brands in the Philippines had 
expired since the TRO was issued. 
CPD projected population growth is plus 1.5% per year. 
The continuing increase in population is due to the relatively high 
fertility rates of Filipino women, which is three children on average. 
Eleven of the country’s 17 regions were noted to have higher fertility 
rates than the national average. 
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Bicol and 
Western Visayas have the highest fertility rates at 4.2, 4.1 and 3.8, 
respectively, primarily due to cultural and religious beliefs on family 
planning. 
 This House bill seeks to guarantee the advancing of the country’s 
population and development policies and programs towards increased share 
and opportunity of each Filipino in socioeconomic progress, the enhancement 
of our forces and policies. 
Furthermore, this House bill seeks to attain a better quality of life for all 
Filipinos through management and maintenance of population level resources 
and the environment. 
This house bill seeks to provide modernization funding for the 
Commission on Population and Development. (CPD) 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D. 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
_________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO 
_________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDING FOR 
THE COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND 
DEVELOPMENT (CPD), TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE 
FILIPINO COMMUNITIES, TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC 
GOALS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. 
SHORT TITLE. - This Act shall be known as the " 
commission on population and development (CPD) Modernization act of 
2024 ". 
SECTION 2. 
DECLARATION 
OF 
POLICY. 
The 
State 
shall 
recognize that the population problem is a principal element in long-range 
planning if the government is to achieve their economic goals and fulfill the 
aspirations of their people. 
 It shall hereby be a declared policy of the state to elevate our capacity 
to preserve and protect its population. 
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The state shall strengthen institutional capacities to formulate, 
coordinate and implement integrated population and development strategies, 
policies, and programs based on socioeconomic and demographic data, 
information and knowledge. 
The State realizes that an imminent and extensive modernization is long 
overdue.  
Furthermore, the state clearly identifies that the modernization of the 
CPD shall vastly improve the efficiency of our nation`s population development 
capabilities. 
the State shall hereby provide the necessary support to fund and 
establish the immediate population development.  
The State shall spearhead the application of modern techniques and 
technology to ensure the preservation and development of its population. 
Thus, to ensure the well-being of the entire nation. 
SECTION 3. 
MODERNIZATION FUNDING. – The amount of Five 
Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) for the operation and 
administration of the Commission on Population Development (CPD) shall 
be chargeable against funds for the purpose and other sources recommended 
by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).  
 
Thereafter, appropriations for the Commission on Population 
Development (CPD) shall be included in the budget proposals under the 
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). 
 
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall rationalize the 
existing organizational structure and staffing pattern of the (CPD) in 
accordance with the prevailing provisions and relevant compensation and 
position classification laws, rules and regulations. 


 
Thereafter, the amount needed for the continued implementation of the 
modernization 
program 
shall 
be 
included 
in 
the 
annual 
General 
Appropriations Act (GAA). 
SECTION 
4. 
COMMISSION 
ON 
POPULATION 
DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MODERNIZATION FUND – There is hereby created 
the commission on population development (CPD) Modernization Fund to 
be used exclusively for the commission on population development (CPD) 
Modernization Program. 
The (CPD) Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Secretary of the 
NEDA in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting, and 
auditing rules and regulations. 
SECTION 
5. 
PROGRESS REPORT – The Secretary of NEDA shall 
prepare an annual report on the status of the implementation of the (CPD) 
Modernization Programs which shall be submitted, to the Office of the 
President and to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Economic Affairs of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives. 
SECTION 
6. 
INCREASE OF PERSONNEL. – The commission on 
population development (CPD) shall maintain a sufficient staffing pattern. 
Hence, it is authorized to increase its manpower to meet such required and 
may continue to increase personnel per percentage rate increase of committed 
mandates annually or as the need arises. 
SECTION 
7. 
PERIOD 
OF 
IMPLEMENTATION 
– The 
modernization program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial 
period of three (3) years:  
Provided, that payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period:  
Provided, further, That the commission on population development 
(CPD) shall continue to develop, modernize and constantly update its 
operational capabilities to keep pace with best global practices. 


 
SECTION 8. 
SUPERVISING AND ASSESSMENT CONCERNS. — 
the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), shall provide the 
necessary technical and financial assistance to ensure the effective operations 
and build-up. 
SECTION 9. 
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY. — The National Economic 
Development Authority (NEDA). 
SECTION 10. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. — 
Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the National 
Economic Development Authority (NEDA) shall, in consultation with other 
concerned government and private agencies, promulgate the necessary rules 
and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 11. 
TRANSITORY PROVISION – Existing industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
The agencies concerned shall provide for the continued maintenance, 
operation, and management of all the facilities and equipment’s. 
SECTION 12. 
PERIODIC REPORTS - The Secretary of (NEDA) shall 
submit periodic reports on its findings and make recommendations on 
actions to be taken by both Congress and Senate and the appropriate 
departments, in order to carry out the objectives and mandates of this Act. 
SECTION 
13. 
AUTOMATIC REVIEW - Every three (3) years after 
the effectivity of this Act, an independent review panel composed of experts 
to be appointed by the President of the Republic shall review the policies and 
programs 
in 
the 
defense 
and 
security 
sector 
and 
shall 
make 
recommendations, based on its findings, to the President and to both Houses 
of Congress. 
SECTION 14. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. — If any provision of this 
Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions which 
are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 


 
SECTION 15. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. — All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, contrary 
to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby modified, amended or repealed 
accordingly. 
SECTION 16. 
EFFECTIVITY. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved,