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Human Development / Labor

Opening Message of Acting Secretary Chua during the Launch of 2020 Human Development Report

We congratulate UNDP for the launch of the 2020 Human Development Report. Thank you for recognizing the significant human capital gains we have all worked on. The Report also tackles crucial issues on natural disasters and sustainable development and emphasizes how our actions shape our planet and affect inequalities in society. We value the Report’s endorsement of empowering people to enhance equity, foster innovation, and instill a sense of stewardship of nature as these are all consistent with our development objectives.

Economic Recovery / Human Development / Labor / Youth Sector

PH YOUNG POPULATION COULD DRIVE ECONOMIC RECOVERY, AS NEDA CHIEF INVITES YOUTH TO JOIN GOV’T – NEDA

After experiencing one of the longest lockdowns necessary to capacitate the Philippine health system, the country needs to safely allow economic activities driven by the country’s young population, the country’s Chief Economist said.

Human Development / Labor

GOV’T TO STRENGTHEN POPULATION, FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM

MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority said that the government will carry out the full and intensified implementation of the National Program on Population and Family Planning (NPPFP), which was approved by President Rodrigo R. Duterte last March 04, during the 35th Cabinet Meeting.

Human Development / Labor

REAPING DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND

Where is the Philippines now in the demographic transition? NEDA provides an explainer on some measures that the Philippines is taking to reap demographic dividend. 

Human Development / Labor / Media Advisory

POPCOM 50th Anniversary Celebration

ERNESTO M. PERNIA, PhD Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning February 19, 2019 | University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City DOH Secretary Francisco T. Duque, POPCOM Undersecretary and Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez, Officials and...