From 1960 until 2010, Philippine population averaged 56.9800, reaching an all-
time high of 94.6000 million in December of 2010. The total population in the
Philippines was last reported at 94.6 million people in 2010 from 27.1 million in 1960, changing 250 percent during the last 50 years. According to the Commission on Population, the population could reach 170 million if the growth rate of 2.36 percent would not change. The current population of 82 million will have an addition of 1.6 to 2.0 million Filipinos in less than 30 years . The fertility rate of people living in rural areas is higher compared to the ones living in urban areas.
The Philippines today has changed ever since. The word that best describes Philippines today is "overpopulated". From the lengthy traffic to the unemployed people, that's what it is today. It is all because of our population. As of May 2010 the total population of the Philippines is 93,337,582 based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing. The 2010 population is higher by 15.83 million compared to the 200 population.
One impact of population increase is on employment rate. Employed persons are classified as: full-time workers or part-time workers. Full-time workers are those who work for 40 hours or more while part-time workers work for less than 40 hours. Employed persons who express the desire to have additional hours of work in their present job are considered underemployed. The number of underemployed persons in October 2010 was estimated at 7.1 million, placing the current underemployment rate at 19.6 percent
The most common cause why we are populated is because of the unplanned pregnancies. Among women age 15-19, 31 percent of births were unplanned, only 21 percent were unwanted. That's why Family Planning is important especially to the poor women. In line to this, there are numerous suggested family planning techniques like natural family planning such as calendar, thermometer, withdrawal and artificial family planning such as condom, IUD, pill or contraception, and surgical methods.
For me, population is best curbed by natural family planning. Because it is way more safer than artificial. And also, it won't cost you so much money because it is done naturally. That's why there are many reported deaths today because they are in favor of artificial rather than natural.
At the end of the day it is all based from our decisions. If we think that it might be good then go for it, if not then stop it. Think twice.
Yes, indeed we are increasing in number. Our future generations will be the ones to suffer. It would be best to consider proper family planning
ReplyDeleteAlthough family planning goes against the teachings of the Roman Catholic religion, which is predominant in our country, we can't help but notice the rapid increase in our population, which could potentially damage our populace.
ReplyDelete-Paul Beltran
Yes we should think twice about our decisions and have common sense and choose right from wrong.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Family planning would really make a drastic difference in our population since this is one of the factors for our country to be sufficient for the future generation. This would give them a change to give their children a brighter future and this would also lower the rate of poverty.
ReplyDeleteWe should really be wise in what we go into. "Think before you act" It causes less problems to the people around you and to you.
ReplyDelete-Marc Lim
I agree with you in that family planning can best help curb the growth of population in our country. Overpopulation can lead to over inflation. Though many people are born, many people are suffering.
ReplyDeleteI agree that family planning is one of the solutions in the present growth of pur population.
ReplyDeleteAs a pro to family planning, the growing market to further natural contraceptive methods is what I agree should be assessed more, whether, a slow developing way to decreasing birth population should work for a slow developing country like the Philippines.
ReplyDeleteFamily planning is for the well-being of the children as well as for the society. Individuals are particularly likely to start off unprepared to be parents and to develop a poor relationship with their children if the birth of a child is unplanned. Without family planning, as member of the society, overpopulation rises which causes the government officials difficult to work. Which leads to the fall of a society or country.
ReplyDeleteSince the increase of population is inevitable these days, family planning is a good solution and this can usher in better living standards for families. If we do not have a solution for this growing market, the more families can get affected.
ReplyDeleteI agree that family planning is something we should do and should be strictly followed for not only the economy, but for the children. We should learn to think before we act to not cause any problems when it comes to population and to have a good family.
ReplyDelete-Therese Alcoseba BS OT 1-B :D
All families should participate in family planning since in that way, they can help avoid overpopulation at the same time they won't struggle financially. By planning pregnancies, women in the Philippines will have greater opportunities for advancing their education and using their degrees to benefit themselves, their families and their communities.
ReplyDeleteFrances Bosque BSOT 1-B