The Philippines has the highest birth rate in Asia, and according to the forecasters, the population, currently at 91 million people, could double within thirty years.
The birth-rate is currently 24.5 births per 1000 population. Furthermore, twenty two babies out of every 1000 die at birth and 35% of the population is younger than fifteen years of age.
Our President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her Government will not endorse the use of artificial contraception in fear of antagonising the Catholic Church.
My question to Madam President is how will you reduce the birth-rate to 1.9% as you have stated is your intention.
Well, I can help a little bit. The Woman’s Calander will give guidance on the rythm method of natural birth control.
Babala! The failure rate is high compared to modern methods of birth control, but correct use can prevent a significant number of pregnancies.
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