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 
In the Republic of the Philippines, it is vital to strengthen the development and 
implementation of population-related plans, policies and projects in the 
pursuit 
of 
socio-economic 
development 
reforms 
and 
programs, 
the 
Commission on Population is now reattached with the National Economic 
Development Authority (NEDA) by virtue of Executive Order No. 71 signed 
by President Rodrigo Duterte. 
EO No. 71 renames the Commission on Population (POPCOM) to Commission 
on Population and Development, while its reattachment to NEDA is seen to 
strengthen the integration of population and development to increase the 
country’s economic growth as indicated in the Philippine Development Plan 
(PDP) 2017-2022. 
The Commission on Population as a government agency was created through 
Presidential Decree (PD) 79. From 1991 until 2003, POPCOM was an 
attached agency of NEDA before its supervision was placed under the 
Department of Health (DOH) through EO 188 of then President Gloria 
Macapagal Arroyo. 
Despite being renamed as Commission on Population and Development, it will 
still be popularly named as POPCOM and carry on its mandate to formulate 
and adopt coherent, integrated and comprehensive long-term plans, programs 
and recommendations on population as it relates to economic and social 
development consistent with and implementing the population policy which 
shall be submitted to and approved by the President. 
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It shall make comprehensive studies of demographic data and expected 
demographic trends and propose policies that affect specific and quantitative 
population goals. 
Under the PDP for 2017-2022, the government seeks to lay down the foundation 
of an economic growth that can be further accelerated and sustained beyond 
the six years of the Duterte administration. With the goal of laying down a 
robust foundation for a sustainable economic growth, the plan employs 
strategies that will help in pursuing an efficient population management to 
enable its citizens to be productive and engaged in economic activities. 
The age structure of the country’s population matters in pursuing economic 
growth. In this vein, the government intends to aggressively manage its 
population such that people of working age will comprise the bulk of the 
population (that results from demographic transition). To reap what is called the 
demographic dividend from this transition, the government will ensure that 
this workforce will be productive so that it can well support the dependents 
comprising the young and old. 
POPCOM remains in fully implementing the Responsible Parenthood and 
Reproductive Health Law and in attaining and sustaining zero unmet need 
as means to empower Filipino families. 
WHEREAS Executive Order No. 71 (s. 2018) renamed the POPCOM as 
the Commission on Population and Development (CPD). 
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 a comprehensive National Population 
Management Plan. 
 
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 A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL 
POPULATION MANAGEMENT PLAN, TO STRENGTHEN 
THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 
POPULATION-RELATED PLANS, POLICIES AND 
PROJECTS IN THE PURSUIT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT REFORMS AND PROGRAMS 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 " 
National Population Management 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 strengthen the integration of population and development to 
increase the country’s economic growth as indicated in the Philippine 
Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. 
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The state shall hereby be a declared policy of the state to elevate our 
capacity to preserve and protect its population.  
It shall carry on its mandate to formulate and adopt coherent, integrated 
and comprehensive long-term plans, programs and recommendations on 
population as it relates to economic and social development consistent with 
and implementing the population policy. 
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. 
It shall hereby provide the necessary support to fund and establish the 
immediate population development strategies.  
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. 
ESTABLISHMENT 
OF 
A 
COMPREHENSIVE 
NATIONAL POPULATION MAMANGEMENT PLAN — There shall hereby be 
established a comprehensive cybersecurity development program.  
Existing structures, facilities and equipment’s that would meet the 
standard requirements could be upgraded to effectively serve and be 
designated as such in compliance with rules and regulations set by the 
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and the Commission on 
Population and Development (CPD). 
SECTION 4. 
SUPERVISING AND ASSESSMENT CONCERNS. — 
the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and the Commission 
on Population and Development (CPD) shall provide the necessary technical 
and financial assistance to ensure the effective operations and build-up. 
SECTION 5. 
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY. — the National Economic 
Development Authority (NEDA). 


 
SECTION 6. 
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 7. 
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. 
SECTION 
8. 
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 
9. 
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 
10. 
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 11. 
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 
12. 
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 13. 
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 14. 
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 15. 
EFFECTIVITY. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved,