Commission on Population and Development Region XI

31/07/2026

LOOK: CPD Region XI calls for people-centered, evidence-informed migration governance

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region XI called for stronger partnerships and concrete action toward inclusive and people-centered migration governance during the closing of the 2nd Migration, Environment, Peace and Development (MEPD) Mindanao Summit 2026 held Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites, Davao City.

In his closing message, CPD Region XI Director Jeff Y. Fuentes emphasized that migration must be understood beyond the movement of people, noting that behind every statistic, policy, and migration story is a person or family seeking better opportunities, greater security, and a more dignified future.

Over the three-day summit, participants examined key migration realities affecting Mindanao, including overseas and internal migration, climate-induced displacement, and the circumstances of children and families left behind. These discussions highlighted the need for policies, plans, and services that recognize the diverse experiences and needs of migrants and their families.

Director Fuentes welcomed the adoption of the Mindanao Declaration as an important milestone, while stressing that the summit’s success would ultimately be measured by the actions undertaken after the event. “They should not only be counted. They should also count in our plans, our policies, and our decisions,” Director Fuentes said.

He encouraged government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations, academic institutions, development partners, communities, and migrants themselves to strengthen collaboration, improve development planning, and ensure that migration-responsive services are accessible to those who need them.

Director Fuentes also reaffirmed CPD’s commitment to integrating population dynamics and migration into regional and local development planning. He underscored that understanding where people move, why they move, and the conditions they face enables institutions to respond with stronger evidence, greater compassion, and more appropriate interventions.

The summit concluded with a collective call to ensure that migration becomes a pathway to opportunity rather than a consequence of hardship, and that migrants are welcomed by communities, protected by institutions, and included in government plans and decisions.

Organized by the Mindanao Migrants Center for Empowering Actions, Inc. in partnership with AWO International and other development partners, the summit brought together stakeholders from across Mindanao to advance coordinated and responsive approaches to migration, environment, peace, and development.

31/07/2026

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28/07/2026

PROTECT THE FILIPINO YOUTH!

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) supports the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on protecting our young Filipinos from "harmful influences and forces that exploit their vulnerability: the corrosive influence of fake news; the unfettered exposure to po*******hy, even to minors; the constant depiction of casual violence; and the toxicity and hate culture pervasive in social media.”

CPD lauds his call to address the consequences of such influences including the rise in teenage pregnancies.

We need stronger protection systems and coordinated action. “When a 10-year-old girl becomes a mother, she loses the opportunity to fully grow into her potential,” USEC. Bersales said. “Preventing adolescent pregnancy is about protecting the future of young Filipinas - ensuring that they can become the changemakers our nation needs.”

28/07/2026

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) lauds President Marcos' call on protecting the Filipino youth from harmful influences and forces that exploit their vulnerability — a call that resonates strongly with CPD's fight against the rising cases of adolescent pregnancy in the country.

CPD calls for the passage of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, in the 20th Congress.

28/07/2026

LOOK: CPD Region XI Pushes for Stronger Internal Migration Data Systems at 2026 Mindanao Migration Summit

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region XI underscored the importance of strengthening local migration data systems as the foundation for responsive and people-centered development during the 2nd Migration, Environment, Peace and Development (MEPD) Mindanao Summit 2026, held today, July 28, 2026, at The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites, Davao City.

Organized by the Mindanao Migrants Center for Empowering Actions, Inc. (MMCEAI), the three-day summit convenes government agencies, civil society organizations, academic institutions, development partners, and migration stakeholders across Mindanao to deepen understanding of current migration realities and collectively identify strategies toward safe, inclusive, and sustainable migration systems.

As part of the summit's opening press conference, CPD Region XI Director Jeff Fuentes, joined Assistant Secretary Jerome Alcantara of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Central Office and Executive Director Inorisa Elento of MMCEAI in discussing key migration issues affecting the country, with particular focus on the growing significance of internal migration in shaping local and regional development.

During the discussion, Director Fuentes emphasized that migration is one of the three population processes—alongside fertility and mortality—that significantly influence regional and national development. Despite its critical role, he noted that internal migration often receives less attention in policy discussions, even as it continuously reshapes population distribution, service demands, and local development priorities.

"Migration is not merely the movement of people, it influences where services are needed, how resources should be allocated, and how development should be planned. Responsive governance begins with reliable data," Director Fuentes emphasized.

Director Fuentes highlighted that while the 2018 National Migration Survey (NMS) remains the country's latest comprehensive migration dataset, it is already becoming dated in light of rapidly changing migration patterns. This underscores the need for more localized, timely, and regularly updated migration information systems. To address this gap, Director Fuentes presented CPD Region XI's continuing advocacy to establish and strengthen barangay-level migration data to enable Local Government Units (LGUs) to better monitor population movement and formulate evidence-based policies and programs.

Among the existing data platforms are the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS), Barangay Information Management System (BIMS), and the Registry of Barangay Inhabitants and Migrants (RBIM), all of which contain migration-related indicators that can be harnessed to establish a more responsive local migration database. Director Fuentes particularly highlighted the RBIM as a practical tool for tracking internal migration at the community level. “Accurate migration data enables LGUs to anticipate emerging needs in education, health, housing, employment, social protection, and other essential services, ensuring that development interventions remain people-centered and responsive to changing population dynamics.”

The Internal Migration session forms part of the summit's broader thematic discussions, which also include Children of Overseas Filipino Workers (Anak OFWs), Irregular Migration Corridors, and Climate-induced Migration. Through plenary discussions, participatory workshops, and learning sessions, the summit provides a platform for government agencies, civil society organizations, academe, and development partners to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration in addressing migration issues across Mindanao.