Effects of Population Explosion in The Philippines

Population explosion is considered as one of the undisputable alarming obstacles that stand on the path of the less developed countries. These countries produce great numbers in terms of human resources because the birth rate is much higher than in the rich countries, but the rate of employment and production in the poor countries is very low. Definitely this is a very serious problem that the government should never take for granted.The Philippines belong to the group of these “less developed countries.” And as we all know, the growth of population in our country is unstoppable. In fact, the Philippine population is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. It is estimated that 3,000 Filipino babies are born every day, 100,000 every month, or one million a year to roun

In point of fact, our national government declared many programs that emphasize the importance of family planning in order to reduce the growth rate of the population. However, because of some negative effects brought by these artificial methods, and, as mentioned earlier, these cultural and religious bases, many couples do not use them. But most of them have their own individual solutions, and disparities over formulas had often blocked efforts to come up with a solution. So many families are not aware of the programs regarding the population explosion that we have now. For this reason, our country becomes poorer, and the people get stuck in this sticky situation of poverty and squalor. In this lies the problem: at first, the babies need milk, diapers and vitamins. Providing them creates a large number of problems that demand the fullest utilization of the nation's resources. And when they do, they need education, which requires more school structures; they need food, clothing, houses, jobs, etc. This rapid growth of population is quite hard to endure for it really affects both the social and economic condition of our country. However, population growth cannot be controlled easily because of cultural and religious reasons, not to mention, the Philippines is known to be very conservative and very much Catholic, in its broadest sense. But the trouble is, babies grow up. These are basic needs that must be filled. There will be more babies born 20 years from now than the number of babies that are born this day. There are more babies being born today than there were in the 1970s.

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Arroyo Approves retirement of Bangit

MANILA, Philippines – Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit will retire from the military effective Tuesday.

President Macapagal-Arroyo approved on Monday Bangit’s request for early retirement from the service, her spokesperson Ricardo Saludo said.

"As recommended by the AFP Board of Generals, the President has designated Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Nestor Ochoa as Acting Chief of Staff after Gen. Bangit retires,'' Saludo said in a text message to reporters.

Bangit filed for early retirement last week after President-elect Benigno "Noynoy'' Aquino III made it very clear he did not wish to have him as his AFP chief.

The AFP chief had asked for his retirement to take effect on June 22 or ahead of his benefactor, Ms Arroyo, who steps down from power at noon of June 30.

Aquino and his camp had questioned earlier the appointment of Bangit which was made by Ms Arroyo on March 9, or a day before the ban on appointments.

Congress failed to act on the ad interim appointment of Bangit when it closed last month.

Bangit was supposed to retire in July next year.

partners cup badminton gets going

OVER 200 PLAYERS WILL SLUG IT OUT FOR top honors and cash prizes in the seventh Partners Cup Invitational Badminton tournament which gets under way June 12 at the Yonex Badminton courts at the Liberty Center in Mandaluyong City.

The event, held to promote fitness and health and at the same time foster camaraderie among the management and staff members of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) and its business partners, will use the 21-point rally system.

Cash prizes and fabulous items will be up for grabs in various divisions, including Class Elite, and Classes A, B, C, D and E.

Highlighting the one-day tournament is the simultaneous staging of the FDG Cup, held in honor of Frederick Go, president of Robinsons Land, which features two foreign players from Taiwan going up against some of the country’s top shuttlers, headed by veteran internationalist Kennevic Asuncion.

Also invited to the event are some of the leading varsity players from various colleges and universities.