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

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought health and economy to the fore, assuming paramount attention from the public. However, the concern seems less about the number of people and their social status. Yet, the Philippines has had the highest COVID caseload vis-á-vis population in this part of Asia and its economy the slowest to recover. Apart continue reading : Revisiting health, economy, and people

The global population is projected to reach eight billion on 15 November 2022, according to the World Population Prospects 2022 released on Monday by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Latest projections by the United Nations suggest that the global population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in continue reading : World Population Day 2022: Local leaders, partners to tap potential of Filipinas, young Pinoys, As world’s population to mark 8-billion milestone in November