Population Management

There is a need to undertake a management population policy because our country presently consists of more than 88 million people.   Population explosion is an issue that must not be taken for granted. Knowledge on how to manage the population spells the success of any government strategies to achieve development and economic growth.  Some say that dense population causes chronic poverty and underdevelopment. When there is overpopulation, the supply of food, sanitation, access to health care, and quality education are sometimes neglected because government cannot allocate enough resources to sustain the needs of the growing population.

            High infant mortality rate, malnutrition, poor sanitation, poor maternal and child health care, abortion, and high mortality rate indicates that the government gives low priority to health sector.  However, at present, the government is not neglectful with this area of concern because we can see that there are many government programs that focus on the accessibility of health services and quality education to our people. Government is mindful that true development starts with the development of our vibrant, knowledgeable, and healthy citizenry. 

Thus, even though we have 88 million people, still we are optimistic that we can achieve economic development. Population explosion is not a hindrance to economic development because population density is an indicator of development. It is believed that a great number of quality and productive people provides an efficient and effective workforce. For instance, our overseas Filipino workers serve as our unsung heroes for their huge dollar remittances that continually generate government funds and treasure. Without them, we will experience a gloom in the economy. Thus, dense population must no longer be a problem for any developing countries. What is important is that there are quality and productive population. Government needs only to develop our human resources and a management population policy that will truly enhance the potentials of our people.