On July 31, 2023, Bawat Pilipino”
the Ceremonial Hall at the
Provincial Capitol in Cavite
witnessed a momentous
gathering of population
officers from various cities and municipalities in
the province for the World
Population Day Forum.
The theme of the forum,
“110 Milyong Solusyon
Tungo sa Pagkamit ng Potensyal ng Bawat Pilipino”,
highlighted the collective
efforts towards unlocking
the potential of every Filipino through sustainable
population management.
Hosted by the Office of the Provincial Population Officer, the event
commenced by extending
a warm welcome to distinguished guests from different offices, including Ms.
Heizel V. Creencia, Nurse
IV from the Office of the
Provincial Health Officer;
Mr. Donato A. Bataclan,
Principal IV from Rosario
National High School; Ms.
Karen B. Camañag-Tupas,
Housing and Homesite
Regulation Officer IV from
the Office of the Provincial
Housing Development and
Management Officer; and
the honorable Regional
Director-CPD-CALABARZON, Ms. Marilyn F. Ogaya, MADem.
Ms. Ogaya, the
keynote speaker, delivered an insightful and engaging discussion on critical topics, including family
planning, emerging population trends and issues,
prevention of adolescent
pregnancies, and the challenges surrounding fertility
and family planning. Her
expertise shed light on the
significance of informed
decision-making in shaping the future of Cavite’s
population.
The interactive
session that followed provided an excellent opportunity for the participants
to engage directly with the
esteemed guest speakers. Through the fruitful
exchange of ideas, the
attendees actively contributed their perspectives
and experiences, fostering
a collaborative approach
towards addressing population-related concerns in
the province.
As a powerful
symbol of their dedication
and commitment to the
cause, all participants enthusiastically signed the
“Kaisa Ako sa Solusyon
Tungo sa Pagkamit ng Potensyal ng Bawat Pilipino”
pledge of commitment.
This collective pledge underscores their determination to work hand-in-hand
in implementing progressive solutions and policies
that empower communities and elevate the quality
of life for every Filipino in
Cavite.
The World Population Day Forum marks
a significant milestone
in the province’s journey
towards sustainable population management and
development. The Office
of the Provincial Population Officer extends its
heartfelt appreciation to
all the guest speakers and
participants for their active
involvement and unwavering support in making this
event a resounding success.- Axel A.
