The number of young Filipinos appears to be trending significantly lower in recent years, while that of the elderly has been expanding, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) noted on Friday. The agency said that the Philippine “population pyramid” is currently constricting at the bottom, which consists of Filipino children ages zero to 4; continue reading : POPCOM: Filipino children’s population declined in last 20 years: While seniors comprise 8.5% of PHL population as of 2020

The Secretariat of the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) profoundly honors the legacy of former Philippine president Fidel Valdez Ramos who passed away on Sunday, July 31. According to Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez III, MD, MPH, the former chief executive was a staunch pillar of support and persistent advocate for family planning and population continue reading : POPCOM: ‘FVR’ was a champion of national development

The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) underscores the significance of every person born in a family, especially within the context of development, as the “symbolic 100 millionth Filipinos” turn eight years old on July 27, 2022. Leading the nationwide celebration of the children’s natal day by promoting their continuous advancement and providing fundamental socioeconomic continue reading : POPCOM: Kids’ education, health remain basis for early development, as ‘Symbolic 100 Millionth Filipinos’ turn 8 this month