Rappler's latest stories on demographics
Philippine population hits nearly 101 million in 2015
Among the 33 highly urbanized cities, Quezon City had the highest population with 2.94 million people in 2015, followed by Manila with 1.78 million, Davao City with 1.63 million, and Caloocan City with 1.58 million
Rappler Talk: VP Robredo on women's rights and the end to poverty
On March 8 International Women’s Month Maria Ressa talks to Vice President Leni Robredo about what the government can do to invest in young girls today and end poverty by 2030
Thanks to immigrants, Canada sees biggest G7 population jump
Canada now has a population of more than 35 million which is 1 7 million higher than in the 2011 census
The United States: vital statistics
Here are some key figures about the world s biggest economy heading to the polls on November 8
Voter turnout 'explodes' among blacks, Hispanics in US
This swell of minority participation could spell trouble for Donald Trump s White House hopes
Why RH matters: Teenage moms and childhood undernutrition
Government officials push for the full implementation of the reproductive health law as part of the efforts to improve child nutrition in the country
Millennials show the world a brighter, more open perspective – survey
The World Economic Forum’s 2nd Global Shapers survey provides an insight into the mindset of millennials
Less poverty if RH law implemented earlier – NEDA chief
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia says poverty reduction in the Philippines has been really very slow since policymakers have not paid attention to population policy
To avoid RH law delays, economic planning chief proposes Duterte EO
NEDA chief Ernesto Pernia fears the effects of the TRO – maternal deaths teenage pregnancies and unwanted pregnancies – could become bigger social problems in the long run
Japan's silver-haired seniors still punching the time clock
More than 20 of Japanese men and women older than 65 still work and this trend is expected to grow
PH outlook bright despite China slowdown – IMF
The IMF predicts that the future will be in services and the Philippines is well suited for the shift
Pia Cayetano looking into P1-B cut in contraceptives budget
UPDATED The senator principal sponsor of the reproductive health law says the surprise removal of the amount from the health department budget is totally unacceptable
China and the Philippines: When demographics is destiny
Manila and Beijing share a common economic challenge – how to best take advantage of its greatest asset its population
2016 VP hopefuls: Few politicians, mostly professionals
While there are 130 presidential hopefuls only 19 want to be vice president
2016 presidential hopefuls: Mix of males, senior citizens
79 of the presidential aspirants are male majority are married and about half are senior citizens
Metro Manila in 'global top 30' ranking of megacities
Metro Manila is projected to be the 18th biggest megacity in the world in terms of GDP by 2030
Bonus demografi, musibah atau anugerah?
Bonus demografi akankah menjadi anugerah atau justru sebaliknya? Sebuah renungan untuk tenaga kerja Indonesia di Hari Buruh
Inakup! Arekup!
The chasm between pro choice and pro life is wider and deeper than ever
In Numbers: PH-US people, trade, education, tourism, security
UPDATED More than a century old bilateral relations reflect rich and close ties between the Philippines and the United States – as seen in numbers
China two-child policy not imminent – official
Health Minister Li Bin threw cold water on the possibility telling a press conference that basic policy cannot be changed
Huge drop in drug use among Filipino youth – survey
Over an 11 year period there was slight decline in smoking and drinking among young people but a significant drop in drug use a nationwide survey shows
Sweden best country to grow old – UN
The Global AgeWatch Index – the first of its kind – found that Sweden known for its generous welfare state is best equipped to deal with the challenges of an aging population
Bosnia first post-war census reopens old wounds
The historic census is expected to reveal the extent of the upheaval from the 1992 95 war but also to affect the terms of the deal that ended it
World population to shoot up to 9.7 billion in 2050 – study
The projections ran parallel to forecasts by the United Nations the World Bank and other prominent national institutes
Fewer jobs for Pinoys, foreigners in Singapore
Foreign workers will have harder time renewing their work passes in 2013 as the Singaporean government tightens requirements
Merge SSS, GSIS to better protect Filipino seniors - ADB
Merging the SSS and GSIS will ensure Filipinos will be protected in their twilight years says ADB
Survey reveals rise of Filipino Americans
The Rise of Asian Americans report released by the Pew Research Center highlights population trends education income and values of Asian Americans
White births in US no longer in majority: report
Minority races Hispanics blacks and Asians and other mixed races accounted for 50 4 percent of births over the year to July accounting for a majority for the first time in US history
