Family planning is one of the Philippines' most volatile policy areas. A reproductive health bill which would give information and access to all forms of contraception has been delayed in Congress for more than 16 years. In that time, the population in the predominantly Roman Catholic country has almost doubled, draining health and economic resources. With some two million children born every year, the UN warns that by 2025 the Philippines will not have enough resources to feed its population.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
The Philippines' Population Debate
Family planning is one of the Philippines' most volatile policy areas. A reproductive health bill which would give information and access to all forms of contraception has been delayed in Congress for more than 16 years. In that time, the population in the predominantly Roman Catholic country has almost doubled, draining health and economic resources. With some two million children born every year, the UN warns that by 2025 the Philippines will not have enough resources to feed its population.
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