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World population to reach 9.8 billion in 2050, UN says
India s numbers will surpass China s in just 7 years and Nigeria will overtake the United States by 2050 to become the third most populous country in the world the UN says
UN Population Fund chief dies
Babatunde Osotimehin passes away suddenly at his home on Sunday evening June 4 according to a statement from UNFPA
Filipino women, couples 'facing limited choices for RH' – Ubial
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says health workers face an unprecedented challenge but the agencies working on reproductive health will not falter
TRO on implants to stay, SC blames DOH for delay
The High Court notes that the temporary restraining order it issued in 2015 never meant to enjoin the processing of the entire gamut of family planning supplies that have been declared as unquestionably non abortifacient
LSM Kota Kita jadi fasilitator diskusi PBB tentang peran pemuda dalam perdamaian
Kota Kita terpilih menjadi fasilitator di konsultasi regional Asian Pasific Region on Youth Peace and Security di Bangkok
House committee approves national ID system bill
If passed into law the national ID card will be honored in transactions concerning a person s identity marital status and birth among others
[Newspoint] A press under siege
Under Duterte’s draconian regime press freedom in particular is under siege He keeps shoving it and it keeps retreating not even digging in or defending much less fighting back
Malaysia's Najib: Prosperity for all crucial in fight vs extremism
In his first address on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Manila Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says the region can avoid the wave of populism felt in other parts of the world by making sure its people benefit from economic growth
Dutertismo’s elitism problem
To continue the fiction of being simple folk the Dutertians must consistently conjure an upper crust for them to demonize How far can they go?
U.S. to end funding for UN Population Fund over abortion – official
UPDATED In a statement the organization laments the loss of funding by Washington a founding member of the UNFPA
Security high as Pakistan launches first census in 19 years
The weeks long process a challenge in a country known for corruption and dysfunction will deploy a team of more than 300 000 people and involve 55 million forms
'Difficult time for women' under Duterte admin – Robredo
It s as if we are transported back to the time where misogyny and bigotry is accepted says Vice President Leni Robredo
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
New Austrian president issues warning on populism
Alexander Van der Bellen: Let us not be seduced let us not be distracted from the work of a united Europe Maintaining this peace project is worth all our efforts
Rise in populism risks worsening corruption – watchdog
Transparency International: In countries with populist or autocratic leaders we often see democracies in decline and a disturbing pattern of attempts to crack down on civil society limit press freedom and weaken the independence of the judiciary
Pope warns against populism and 'saviors' like Hitler
Hitler did not steal power the pope says He was elected by his people and then he destroyed his people
[DASH of SAS] Give the gift of choice
Support some groups who empower Filipino families to exercise their reproductive health rights even when the Department of Health could not
Pivots: The world in 2016
Here is a look at some of the biggest stories from the past year
Back to 1930s nationalism? Historians battle over comparison
So as the return of ultra nationalism xenophobia and anti elitism spur Trump anti EU voters in Britain and a host of far right parties in Europe does history offer comfort or cause for concern?
Obama warns against 'crude' nationalism
After a year of populist shocks from Britain s vote to leave the EU to Trump s surprise win last week and the rise of anti migrant movements in Europe Obama cautions against succumbing to divisive instincts
Groups want TRO on implants lifted, ask to be intervenors in SC case
Reproductive health advocates claim that keeping the temporary restraining order in place would deprive millions of Filipino women access to contraceptives
Win or lose, 'Trumpism' will leave its mark
Trump s in your face style and aggressive rhetoric will leave a mark on future campaign strategies
#SWOP2016: Empowering today's 10 year olds builds better societies
UNFPA’s State of World Population 2016 report shows that empowering today’s 10 year old girls could yield huge demographic and economic dividends and build better societies
No quick fix from China's 'two-child' policy – study
Any potential benefits the new two child rule might have for the nation s shrinking workforce and rapidly aging population will not be felt for at least two decades the study concludes
DOH asks Supreme Court to lift TRO on contraceptives
The DOH s motion for reconsideration also seeks the reversal of a decision that ordered the FDA to determine if certain contraceptive drugs and devices are abortifacients or non abortifacients
Jury out on 'Out of Africa' migrations
3 studies present data from more than 280 diverse populations around the world but did not quite agree on what it all means
Obama hits at populist strongmen in last UN address
Before the UN Obama restated the case for multilateralism and an America that knows the limits of its own might
4 in 10 Japanese are virgins – poll
The National Institute of Population and Social Security Research quizzes more than 5 000 singletons aged 18 to 34 about their lives between the sheets
Asia's aging population to cost $20 trillion – study
Yearly spending on caring for the elderly is expected to reach 2 5 billion – five times the cost in 2015 – the study says
[Dash of SAS] Including minors in HIV response
A recent DOH study on adolescent HIV estimates that there are 9 559 adolescents who have HIV but only 10 have been diagnosed Currently only 381 are enrolled on anti retroviral therapy
SONA 2016: Duterte urges full implementation of RH law
But the President is silent on a 2015 temporary restraining order from the Supreme Court which advocates consider the biggest challenge in implementing the reproductive health law
Local governments urged to prioritize programs for PWDs
July 17 marks the start of the 38th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
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Most contraceptives to run out by 2018 – PopCom
UPDATED Filipino women will be left with a limited number of expensive products by then as the more affordable products will lose their certificates in 2017 says the Commission on Population
UN agency: Harnessing young girls' potential key for PH
They hold enormous opportunity to transform the future of the Philippines but this can only happen if they have the right information and skills says UNFPA Country Director Klaus Beck
Sex education in PH schools still lacking – UNFPA
According to the latest report on the implementation of the RH law the education department has not yet developed the minimum standards of comprehensive sexuality education that schools should comply with
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
DOH readies case vs Sorsogon mayor for 'gross violation' of RH law
Because of an executive order declaring Sorsogon City as pro life family planning commodities have been withdrawn from the city and services have been stopped by the mayor arbitrarily say health officials
Have 'at least 3 kids', Erdogan tells Turkish women
A woman who rejects motherhood who refrains from being around the house however successful her working life is is deficient is incomplete says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
2015 Census: PH population at 100.98 million
Region IV A the National Capital Region and Region III are still the 3 most populous regions in the country
Filipino youth to next leaders: 'We want jobs, education, and healthcare'
The voice of the youth must be at the heart of every conversation regarding their future
The country's next leaders should focus on the youth
Reaping the fruits of a demographic dividend is not too late for the Philippines but it will not happen without investing in and involving the youth
World tiger count rises for first time in 100 years
UPDATED The global population of wild tigers rises to around 3 890 – the first time the count has gone up since 1900
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Global elderly population exploding – US report
More than 600 million people worldwide are 65 years old or above says the US Census Bureau
Most Filipinos want candidates to prioritize family planning – survey
A Pulse Asia poll shows 8 out of 10 Filipinos believe candidates should include family planning in their program of action while 9 out of 10 want the government to allocate funding for family planning services
Fast Facts: What you ought to know about Cebu and elections
Know the electoral profile of the province with the biggest voters population the venue of the 2nd presidential debate on March 20
Health care and the 2016 elections
Are presidential candidates saying the right thing when it comes to health care in the Philippines?
China's population to grow 45 million by 2020 – plan
The new population plan will address problems from the one child policy like a shrinking workforce and severe gender imbalances
