coordinators in the monitoring of FP commodity inventory to avoid future stock-outs and to guide them in the redistribution of FP commodities to in-need service delivery points. Region 3, and Region 12 to jumpstart pilot implementation. Nonetheless, the FP commodities procured by the DOH Central Office in 2019 was sufficient to cover the needs of all women of reproductive age for that year. Forecasting of FP commodities, which is reflected in the budget proposal of the DOH, is based on the projected needs of women and girls per method mix and is aligned with the National Objectives for Health target. The National Family Planning Program of the DOH allotted a total of Php 309 million for the procurement of FP commodities in 2019, which is 90 percent higher compared to the previous budget allotment in 2018 (Php 162.64 million) [Table 16]. In addition, POPCOM has procured 98,000 rods of PSI last December 2019 with an obligated amount of Php 63,700,000.00. Meanwhile, there were also health facilities that reported overstock25 of FP commodities, namely, IUD (17%); male condoms and COC (9%); Injectables (7%); POP (6%); and Implants (2%). Table 16: FP Procurement Plan in 2019 These reports showed that the supply chain management of FP commodities has still a long way to achieve the desired 70 percent reduction in the incidence of stock-outs. The data reflect that there is a mismatch between the supply and demand – stock-out and overstocking on FP commodities are still not adequately addressed despite the existence of the PMIS and FP Logistics Hotline by POPCOM. In addition, delayed deliveries can also lead to both stock-outs and overstocking if the previous month/quarter allocation arrived at the service delivery points simultaneously. The collaboration between the DOH PMIS and POPCOM FP Logistics Hotline should be explored where both systems synergize in the monitoring and responding to stock-outs and overstocks status of FP commodities. FP Logistics Hotline could use the PMIS to actively monitor and notify pharmacists or development management officers (DMOs) assigned to the area to re-distribute FP supplies to appropriate health facilities if impending stockouts or overstocks are observed. To complement the PMIS, the DOH supported the Barcode Track and Trace innovation of the United Nations Population Fund and the Philippine Society for Responsible Parenthood. The DOH Central Office sub-alloted funds to NCR, CAR, 25 Overstocks – more than 12 months’ worth of FP supplies computed based on average monthly consumption of health facilities Procurement of Commodities in 2019 FP Commodities Quantity POP Pills COC Pills Male Condoms Unit Costs Cost (Php) 600,000 40.00 24,000,000.00 3,500,000 30.00 105,000,000.00 10,000,000 5.00 50,000,000.00 200,000 650.00 Total Cost 130,000,000.00 309,000,000.00 Implants + kits Source: DOH FHNRP, 2019. Table 17 shows the total inventory of FP commodities at the start of 2019. This includes the stocks on order (FP Procurement Plan in 2019) and the stocks on hand at the facility level reported through the PMIS. The total FP inventory will be able to meet the requirements of 2,052,111 women of reproductive age in 2019. Table 17: Total FP Inventory and Target WRA Beneficiaries, 2019 FP Commodities COC Pills POP Pills Male Condoms Injectables Implants IUD Total WRA Beneficiaries Total FP Inventory WRA Beneficiaries 12,683,341 845,556 868,760 57,917 13,246,255 91,988 1,851,761 275,287 370,352 275,287 411,011 411,011 1,852,111 Source: DOH PMIS, 2019. With the identified average monthly consumption (AMC) of the above commodities, the total stocks of COC will be good for at least 7 months and POP for 6 months. Meanwhile, the total stocks of male condoms are good for 16 months, injectables for 57 2019 Annual Report Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012