The Philippines is in an ideal position to achieve its much-pursued demographic dividend in the near future, but needs to improve on some socioeconomic
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(Photo from Philippine Mission to the United Nations in New York/ MANILA BULLETIN)
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua made the announcement at the 54th session of the CPD on April 19 in New York City.
“Population planning and food security are key to unlocking [the Philippines’ growth potential, as well as] the health and welfare of all Filipinos,” Chua said.
“Our goal is to give every Filipino access to quality healthcare, nutrition services, and family planning [by implementing laws on Universal Health Care, as well as those for Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health],” he added.
Manalo serves as the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the UN in New York.