Population and Development
Population and Development
Program Focal Person : Mr. Deogracias J. Hilvano - Planning Officer IV, POPCOM Central Office
- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division
POPCOM Caraga Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano, along with DepEd-Dinagat Division officials, and
representatives from various local partner agencies, grace the launching of AHD Caravan in the province recently.
Preface
The need to integrate population concerns in development has long been recognized internationally and nationally. The
1967 UN Declaration of Population stated that the population problem is a principal element in long-range national
planning. This was seconded by the World Population Conference in Bucharest in1974 which stated in its World
Population Plan of Action that “the essential aim of the population program is the social, economic and cultural
development of countries; it recognizes that population variables and development are interdependent; and that
population policies and objectives are an integral part (constituent elements) of socioeconomic development policies.”
During the ICPD in 1994, the indisputable interrelationship of population and development (POPDEV) was given emphasis
in its Programme of Action. The ICPD articulated the need to meet the needs of individuals within the framework of
universally recognized human rights standards instead of merely meeting demographic goals. The adoption of this
Programme of Action marks a new phase of commitment and determination to effectively integrate population issues into
socioeconomic development proposals and to achieve a better quality of life for all individuals, including those of future
generations. Essentially, it promoted the integration of population factors in sustainable development initiatives.
Recognizing the interrelationships between population, sustained economic growth, and sustainable development is a key
element of the integrated strategy.
Recognizing the importance and necessity of integrating population dimensions in development initiatives and processes,
the PPMP will continue to adopt POPDEV integration as its key strategy. This key program component and strategy
essentially seeks to put people – their needs and aspirations – as the main consideration in developing policy and
program interventions. It promotes a mindset that explicitly recognizes people as the subject and object of development.
As a population management strategy, POPDEV integration is defined as the explicit consideration and integration of
population dynamics and dimensions in the critical steps of any development initiative, such as plan and program
development, policy formulation, database management and utilization, and other efforts that aim to improve, in a
sustainable manner, the development conditions of the people and the locality in which they live.
The strategy seeks, in the long term, to enable institutions to create an enabling environment for people to achieve their
development goals through a well-managed population. Having a well-managed population means the achievement of
population processes and outcomes that are consistent with, complementary to, and facilitative of socioeconomic and
human development. It is about making a connection between population factors and development initiatives to ensure
integrated and sustainable development. Explicitly integrating population into economic and development strategies will
both speed up the pace of sustainable development and poverty alleviation and contribute to the achievement of
population objectives and an improved quality of life of the population.
Republic Act/ RA 10354 – Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
Release Date:
AN ACT REORGANIZING THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICAL SYSTEM, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE EXECUTIVE ORDER
NUMBERED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE, ENTITLED “REORGANIZING AND STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE
STATISTICAL SYSTEM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”
Philippines Population 2019
108,372,773
The population of the Philippines has been steadily growing for many years. It is the 13th most populated country in
the world, between Mexico and Ethiopia, and grew at a rate of 1.72% between 2010 and 2015. The 2019 population
is 108.12 million, according to the latest UN estimates.
The islands are broken up into three categories: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao - which are basically north, central
and south, respectively. While some islands are much more populated than others, the overall population density of
the Philippines is 939 people per square mile (363 people per square kilometer).
Other major cities include Manila itself (pop: 1,780,148), Caloocan (pop: 1.5 million) and Davao City (pop: 1.6
million.) Of these, only Davao City is outside of the Metropolitan Manila area.
Philippines Demographics
Unsurprisingly for a country that is made up of many islands, the Philippines contains a diverse range of ethnic
groups. The latest data available comes from the 2000 census, which reported the following breakdown:
Tagalog, 28.1%
Cebuano, 13.1%
Ilocano, 9%
Bisaya, 7.6%
Hiligaynon, 7.5%
Bikol, 6%
Waray, 3.4%
Other, 25.3%
Although the official language of the Philippines was, for many years, Spanish, the legacy of the American
administration during the first half of the 20th century has been that its two official languages today are English and
Filipino (derived from Tagalog.)
The recent 2015 estimates in the World Factbook give some insight into the developments across the Philippine
county. 91.8% have improved access to drinking water sources, while 8.2% of the population still struggle to obtain
safe water. In terms of sanitation facilities, only 77.9% of the population maintains access, while 26.1% are limited in
their sanitation services. Literacy is at 96.3% across the entire population, with a school expenditure of
approximately 2.7% of the national GDP.
Given its close ties with America, it is not surprising that the United States is home to the largest group of overseas
Filipinos - over 3.5 million. There are also large Filipino populations in the Middle East (1 million in Saudi Arabia,
822,000 in the United Arab Emirates and 204,000 in Qatar), Malaysia(793,000), Japan (182,000)
and Australia (397,000.) Interestingly, only about 42,000 Filipinos live in Spain, the Philippines' old imperial master.
Cities in Philippines
2019 Population Rank
13
2019 World Percentage
1.40%
2019 Growth Rate
1.37%
Density
315.80/km²
Area
342,353 km²
Capital City
Manila
Region
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Government
Philippines Government
Where is Philippines?
Countries Starting with P
108,372,773
Philippines Flag
Human Freedom
73rd
6.92
Personal Freedom
100th
6.5
Economic Freedom
49th
7.34
Timezones in Philippines
Asia/Manila (GMT +8.0)
Philippines Population Pyramid 2019
Philippines Population by Age
There are 68,883,289 adults in Philippines.
Philippines Top 20 Cities by Population
Philippines Population Clock
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Today
Estimate as of September 2nd 2019 is: 108,369,385
Year Population % Male % Female Density (km²) Population Rank Growth Rate
Year Population % Male % Female Density (km²) Population Rank Growth Rate
Total population: Estimated to be consistent with censuses from 1960 through 2015, and with estimates of the
subsequent trends in fertility, mortality and international migration.
4. GeoNames Gazetteer
http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/philippines-population/
CITY SCHOOLS EXCEL IN TALENT COMPETITION
Abilan, Buenavista – Students of the city schools division outclassed their rivals as top students of
the twelve (12) schools division exhibited their skills at the Regional Festival of Talents under the
Department of Education Araling Panlipunan component area, held recently in Butuan City.
On-the-Spot competitions (POPDEV Debate, Poster Making, Jingle Writing & Singing, and the
Kasaysayan, Heograpiya at Kultura ng Pilipinas Quiz) and Population Quiz highlighted the event. For
POPQUIZ, students challenge one another in the battle for Population and Development (POPDEV)
knowledge and information. It is an advocacy tool of the Commission on Population and the
Department of Education to heighten awareness among the Filipino young people to mainstream
population as a key factor for inclusive growth and development.
Kasaysayan, Heograpiya at
Each Champion received plaque, cash prize and medal from the organizing government agencies.
Information Officer Angelita B. Antonio of POPCOM Caraga said that the regional champions will
represent Caraga to the national contests sometime in February 2019.
The festival of talents is an innovative way to reach young people and involve them in the advocacy
while showcasing their skills and talents. POPCOM is conducting the project yearly in partnership
with the Department of Education, to reinforce their continuing advocacy for responsible sexuality and
healthy lifestyle among young people.
POPCOM EYES TEENS IN COMMUNITIES
Abilan, Buenavista – Amidst the challenges and pressing issues concerning the young people in the
region, Commission on Population and Development in this region, together with its program
partners, is continuously intensifying its implementation of various Adolescent Health and
Development (AHD) major strategies and interventions.
This February and March, POPCOM Caraga in partnership with the local government units, will
conduct AHD Caravan and SHAPE (Sexually Healthy and Personally Effective) Mobile Academy in
areas of Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur.
POPCOM will showcase its major activities under the AHD like the Parent-Teen Talk, U4U Teen Trail,
and AHD Film Dissemination as among the highlights of the caravan.
The partner agencies of POPCOM in the implementation of the program will sign the Partnership
Agreement first, an agreement to create and mobilize Information and Service Delivery Network
(ISDN) for AHD.
The celebration is another opportunity for the government to work on the advancement of family
planning in promoting the welfare of Filipino families as its theme focused on “Informed Choice in
Family Planning Towards Empowered Filipino Families”.
In its various activities for the celebration, POPCOM-Caraga pointed-out the significant role of a
responsible parent as the foundation of healthy, happy, prosperous, and empowered Filipino families
which will translate into safe and progressive communities.
Likewise, the Provincial/City Population Officers continuously conducted the Responsible Parenting-
Family Planning Classes at the barangay level. These demand generation activities emphasized that
shared responsibilities between husband and wife in managing family affairs including family planning
is crucial to maintain harmonious marital relationships.
The celebration of Population and Development Week every November 23 to 29 of the year is
pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 76.
The theme specified the importance of empowering couples and individuals to achieve their desired
timing, spacing, and number of children within the demands of responsible parenthood, through
informed choice and voluntarism.
Director Alexander A. Makinano of POPCOM-Caraga stressed that couples are given the informed
choices on what family planning method to use in planning responsibly the number and spacing of
their children in accordance with their religious beliefs and convictions.
The NFOT is a collaboration of the Commission on Population (POPCOM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) at
the national and regional level, with the cooperation of the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI). #
In September 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted a new global plan of action entitled, “Transforming Our
World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” The 2030 Agenda, its 17 Goals and 169 targets are a universal
set of goals and targets that aim to stimulate people-centered and planet-sensitive change.
The 193 member states of the United Nations (UN) gathered to affirm commitments towards ending all forms of
poverty, fighting inequalities and increasing country’s productive capacity, increasing social inclusion and curbing climate
change and protecting the environment while ensuring that no one is left behind over the next fifteen years.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets are integrated and indivisible, global in nature and universally
applicable, and take into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting
national policies and priorities. Each government are expected to take ownership and establish national frameworks,
set nationally-owned targets guided by the global level of ambition but taking into account country-level circumstances
for the achievement of the 17 goals. Countries will also decide how these aspirational and global targets should be
incorporated in national planning processes, policies and strategies.
In monitoring the SDGs and its corresponding targets, the UN Statistical Commission established an Inter-Agency and
Expert Group on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDG), which developed the SDG global indicator framework consisting of 232
unique indicators.
In line with the Philippines' commitment in achieving the SDGs, the PSA Board issued PSA Resolution No. 04 Series of
2016, Enjoining Government Agencies to Provide Data Support to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this
Resolution, all concerned government agencies are enjoined to provide the necessary data support to monitor the
country's performance vis-à-vis the SDGs based on the indicator framework that shall be determined by NEDA, PSA and
other government agencies. Further, the Resolution designated the PSA as the official repository of SDG indicators in
the Philippines.
Philippines Population (LIVE)
108,369,841
The current population of the Philippines is 108,367,693 as of Monday, September
2, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates.
The Philippines population is equivalent to 1.4% of the total world population.
The Philippines ranks number 13 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by
population.
The population density in the Philippines is 363 per Km2 (939 people per mi2).
The total land area is 298,170 Km2 (115,124 sq. miles)
47.1 % of the population is urban (50,971,408 people in 2019)
The median age in the Philippines is 24.4 years.
The new administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has recognized the relevance of population interventions in his
platform of national development. As such, he pronounced strong political will to fully implement the Responsible
Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law as a component of the national socio-economic agenda during his first
State of the Nation Address (SONA). In relation to this, he issued Executive Order No. 12 to urgently attain zero unmet
need for modern family planning as one of the legacies of the Philippine Health Agenda.
o A.
Male condom
o B.
Female sterilization
o C.
Oral contraceptives
2.
What is the current estimate of overall contraceptive use among married women in developing
countries?
o A.
33%
o B.
55%
o C.
44%
3.
Surveys show that average desired family size in developing countries is:
o A.
HIV/AIDS epidemic
o B.
Infertility
o C.
Contraceptive use
4.
Surveys show that average desired family size in developing countries is:
Discuss
o A.
o B.
o C.
5.
What is the average total fertility rate (TFR) in developing countries?
o A.
o B.
o C.
The Philippines is a mountainous country with low lying coastal regions. It was named in honor of King Phillip
II of Spain by Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, who visited some of the islands in 1543. The
Philippines enjoys a tropical climate and is prone to monsoons. Did you know that the Philippines produces and
exports more coconuts than any country in the world? Or, that the Philippines is the world’s second largest
archipelago? Manila, located on Luzon, the largest island, is the capital and ranks as the city with the highest
population density in the world. Take our Philippines population quiz to learn more!
1. In 2016 Philippines’s population was 102.6 million. What is Philippines’s population projected to be in
2050?
2. The Philippines ranks as the ___ most populous country in the world.
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
A. Between 1 – 50
B. Between 51 – 100
C. Between 100 – 150
D. Between 151 – 200
6. The Philippines was originally a _______ colony and gained its independence in 1946.
A. Dutch
B. French
C. Spanish
D. British
A. True
B. False
A. 1.8
B. 2.8
C. 3.8
D. 4.8
9. What percentage of married women (ages 15 – 49) are using some method of contraception?
A. 35%
B. 45%
C. 55%
D. 65%
A. $8,200
B. $9,200
C. $10,200
D. $11,200
Answers:
2. D – According to the CIA World Factbook, the Philippines is the 13th most populous country in the world.
3. A – An archipelago is a collection, or group of closely scattered islands. The Philippines is an archipelago
that consists of 7,641 islands.
6. C – The Philippines was originally a Spanish colony, and then became a US territory. The Philippines
declared its independence from Spain in 1898 and from the US in 1946.
7. A – True
8. B – 2.8. The total fertility rate, or the average number of children a woman would throughout her child-
bearing years (usually 15 to 49), of the Philippines is 2.8.
9. C – 55% of married women in the Philippines are using some method of contraception.
10. A – The GDP, or gross domestic product, is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-
capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. In the Philippines the
GDP per capita in 2017 was $8,200.
POPULATION CLOCK
13,698,340
2.
What is R.A. 9502?
The Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008
3.
It takes charge of land use planning in the Philippines
National Land Use Committee
4.
When was Philippine agenda 21 adopted?
Discuss
5.
Give at least 5 poorest provinces
Discuss
6.
7.
8.
9.
Convention for a comprehensive strategy for sustainable development
Convention on Biological Diversity
10.
11.
Is the most comprehensive treaty on women's human rights, establishing legally binding
obligations to end discrimination
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
12.