LEGAZPI CITY, May 4 -- The local government of Camalig and the Commission on Population (POPCOM) signed a memorandum of agreement on Thursday to localize and institutionalize population management and development programs, particularly on family planning and early pregnancy prevention.

In an interview on Thursday, Tim Florece, Camalig public information office chief, said the partnership is expected to signal an improved implementation of programs and policies related to health care.

"Considering Camalig's gradually increasing population, the local government deems it crucial to further strengthen the promotion of public health in partnership with various local agencies like POPCOM in order to ensure that every family has access to nece...