Sustaining Momentum: Cities Continue Transformative Reproductive Health Work through Data-Driven Leadership
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The Challenge Initiative (TCI)-Philippines, implemented by the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), will hold its Batch 3 Colloquium on October 14, 2025, bringing together nine cities that have made strides in improving family planning (FP) and adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH).
The event, themed “Sustaining Momentum: Transformative Reproductive Health Impact through Data-Driven Leadership,” celebrates the achievements of General Santos, Iriga, Isabela de Basilan, Lapu-Lapu, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Tacurong, and Tagum, the final cohort of TCI-Philippines.
Over the past three years, these cities have shown how innovation, local leadership, and data use can translate into tangible gains—raising modern contraceptive prevalence rates (mCPR) and reducing adolescent birth rates (ABR). Their experiences highlight that locally led and evidence-based programs can drive lasting impact, even amid political and social changes.
Through the support of TCI-Philippines and ZFF, local governments designed and implemented tailored initiatives addressing their communities’ specific needs:
- Tagum City engaged men and youth as advocates, increasing awareness and participation in FP.
- General Santos City expanded access to modern contraceptives by deploying FP Itinerant Teams to reach underserved communities.
- Lapu-Lapu City strengthened service continuity by empowering barangay health workers to deliver FP services.
- Iriga City and Isabela de Basilan improved inclusivity by tailoring FP efforts to indigenous peoples through localized communication strategies.
- Mandaluyong City reduced adolescent pregnancies through community group engagement
- Quezon City institutionalized adolescent pregnancy prevention through an ordinance, creating a coordinated network for youth health and development.
- Pasig City improved adolescent-friendly health services through a comprehensive Information and Service Delivery Network (ISDN).
- Tacurong City integrated adolescent needs into regular health services, ensuring continued access to reproductive health care.
These innovations build on the lessons of previous TCI-Philippines batches in Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Puerto Princesa, Baguio, San Jose, Iligan, Naga, Santiago, Biñan, Mandaue, Manila, Iloilo, and Las Piñas, whose experiences affirm that sustained political commitment, data use, and community engagement are key to improving reproductive health outcomes.
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As TCI-Philippines concludes its final cohort, the Colloquium aims to showcase city achievements, share best practices, and inspire other local governments to adopt scalable and sustainable approaches to FP and AYSRH.