The Commission on Population and Development-Region VI (CPD-Region VI) held the 2023 Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) Awards (Search for Outstanding Local Population Office) to recognize 20 outstanding local population structures in Western Visayas.
The event took place today, March 15, 2024, at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, Iloilo City. This activity honored outstanding and significant performances and contributions of the local population offices of the Local Government Units (LGUs), partner agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and academic institutions in promoting and implementing the localization of the PPDP at the local levels.
The Population Office of Tapaz, headed by Ma. Cristina Gicole, was one of the awardees. EnP Stephen Faeldin, Information Officer, represented Mayor Roberto Palomar in receiving the award together with Ma. Cristina Gicole.
Mayor Roberto βNonongβ Palomar expressed his gratitude for this recognition, highlighting the Population Office’s dedication and commitment to serving the community. He emphasized the importance of population management in achieving sustainable development and reiterated the LGU’s continued support for such initiatives.
The winning LGUs have satisfactorily met the set criteria and requirements in the localization process, such as the presence of a formulation structure, policy and advocacy support, allocation of budgets to development programs, and programmatic accomplishments, among others.
This award serves as a testament to LGU Tapaz’s commitment to excellence in public service and its proactive approach to population and development issues.
Photos: MIO Keen Marc Gialen
