Provincial Population Office ZDS

Today, August 11, 2025, A successful removal of a subdermal implant was performed by Ms. Roxanne Alvarez at the Provincial Population Office, assisted by Ms. Yang Nantes and Population Program Officer 1 - Daisy Manuel. This activity highlights the office’s commitment to comprehensive and client-centered reproductive health services. The procedure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that individuals have access to safe, informed, and voluntary family planning options. The dedication of our healthcare professionals continues to make a positive impact on the lives of community members.

Protecting and empowering our youth! ✨The Adolescent Reproductive Health Symposium, held last February 20 at Tambulig National High School, was a success. Led by our dedicated Program Officer Jovelyn C. Bation and Population Field Worker Hanan Sumael, and supported by the Rural Health Unit, the Municipal Social Worker, and the school's Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Tharhata D. Remoto, the event provided valuable insights on responsible health choices for our young generation.

A huge thank you to all the students who participated and engaged in the discussions! Your enthusiasm and willingness to learn make a difference. Together, we build a healthier and more informed future!

Our Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling (PMOC) training on February 25-26 has successfully concluded! We extend our sincere gratitude to the Commission on Population and Development, especially our Assistant Regional Director Borja and the dedicated CPD - IX staff, for their invaluable support and guidance. This training was made possible through the leadership of our OIC, Phoebe R. Tan, along with our Program Officers and hardworking PPO staff. A heartfelt thank you as well to all the participants from different municipalities for their active participation and commitment. Your support and engagement played a key role in the success of this event!

LOOK: FEBRUARY 13, 2025

"Protecting and empowering our youth! ✨ The Adolescent Reproductive Health Symposium at Guling National High School, Guipos, ZDS was a success! This important initiative, led by our Population Program Officer, Mrs. Roxanne Alvarez, along with Rural Health Unit (RHU) Guipos and PNP Guipos, provided students with valuable insights on HIV awareness, teenage pregnancy, and the laws designed to protect them.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Principal Corazon Arip and Teachers of Guling NHS for their support and dedication to youth education. A special thank you as well to our Governor Victor J. Yu, 1st District Congresswoman Divina Grace C. Yu, and 2nd District Congresswoman Victoria C. Yu for their continuous commitment to programs that safeguard and uplift young individuals.
Education is the key to a healthier and brighter future—let’s continue working together to guide and protect our youth! 💙