As the entire world celebrates Women’s Month this March, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) renews its call for special protection of Filipino women, especially in the time of a raging pandemic.
On its 52nd year, POPCOM extols families’ resiliency in changing, challenging times: Millions reached despite pandemic’s scourge
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) celebrated its 52nd year of foundation on February 19, 2021 by recognizing the strong spirit of Filipino families who have weathered countless trials through the changing times.
POPCOM calls for prevention, social protection measures as more Filipino minors get pregnant
The latest civil-registry statistics for 2019 from the Philippine Statistics Authority revealed that births among girls ages 15 years old and below have gone up by 7%, compared to 2018.
POPCOM survey: Teen and unintended pregnancies, physical violence concern Filipino women the most
Early teenage pregnancy and unintended births, as well as physical violence, are currently among the most pressing concerns of women today, according to a recent study done for the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM).
POPCOM: Number of Filipinos in 2021 estimated at 110.8 million, Sizes of families trending lower at 4 members
Filipinos will continue to grow in numbers in 2021—although at a slower pace—as their number is projected to reach 110,881,756 next year, according to the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM)[1].