Considering it's number of people and land area, it is safe to say that Philippines is a crowded country. This particular issue should be included to the list of the first leading issues our newly proclaimed president, Mr. Rodrigo Duterte, should take attention to. For family planning projects have been dismissed by former president, Mr. Noynoy Aquino.
This continuous growing of population can have positive and negative effects. One good thing this could lead on is it's benefit to our economy but could also greatly affect the number of people who are in poverty. It is said that maybe two decades from now, the population would be around 130.6 million (Source: Worldometers (www.Worldometers.info)) There had been numerous suggestions on how to handle this problem but the one I agree most is by focusing more on the younger people. Make contraceptives available for people younger than 18 since due to modernization (internet specifically), most of them are exposed to sexual activities leading them to unplanned pregnancies. Disconcertment could be long forgotten since we're dealing with greater problems. I can't say we should see China and imitate their strict actions with one child policy since Philippines is a poor country, most families cannot afford to pay two or more childrens every year.
President Rodrigo Duterte had announced before that he may implement a three child policy but not to be so strict about it since we cannot control people. I personally agree with the president, let us start slowly, and eve
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