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What is the focus of the Demographic Research and Development Foundation (DRDF) and University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) 2013 study?
What is the focus of the Demographic Research and Development Foundation (DRDF) and University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) 2013 study?
According to the Department of Health (DOH) 2011 report, which demographic aspect is highlighted?
According to the Department of Health (DOH) 2011 report, which demographic aspect is highlighted?
In the context of the Philippine Population, what is the main focus of RA No. 10354, also known as the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012?
In the context of the Philippine Population, what is the main focus of RA No. 10354, also known as the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012?
In which year did the Philippines reach a population milestone of 100 million people?
In which year did the Philippines reach a population milestone of 100 million people?
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Which organization presented a PowerPoint on 'Changing health status of Filipino older people'?
Which organization presented a PowerPoint on 'Changing health status of Filipino older people'?
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What was the main subject of the UP Population Institute Paper presented in the 2014 PCPD Partners’ Conference?
What was the main subject of the UP Population Institute Paper presented in the 2014 PCPD Partners’ Conference?
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What is one of the key findings of the DRDF and UPPI 2013 study according to the text?
What is one of the key findings of the DRDF and UPPI 2013 study according to the text?
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'Life expectancy increases' in the Philippines were reported by which organization?
'Life expectancy increases' in the Philippines were reported by which organization?
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'Changing health status of Filipino older people' was presented to which organization?
'Changing health status of Filipino older people' was presented to which organization?
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'The 2013 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study in the Philippines' was a collaboration between which two entities?
'The 2013 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study in the Philippines' was a collaboration between which two entities?
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Study Notes
Indigenous Peoples (IPs)
- IPs are mainly concentrated in Northern Luzon (33%) and Mindanao (61%) with some groups in the Visayas area
- The lack of data on the number and distribution of IPs in the Philippines hinders policy and program development
- Preliminary data shows an IP population of 8 million, while the NCIP estimates it at around 14 million
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
- 1.57% of the household population, or approximately 1,443,000 persons, have a disability
- Region IV-A has the highest number of PWDs at 193,000, followed by the National Capital Region with 167,000
- The Cordillera Administrative Region has the lowest number of PWDs at 26,000
- Ten regions have a proportion of PWDs higher than the national figure
- Males account for 50.9% of PWDs, while females comprise 49.1%
- The largest excess in the number of males with disabilities is in the age group 0-14 years with a sex ratio of 121 males per 100 females
- In the age group 65 years and over, there are more females with disabilities than males
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Description
Explore the distribution and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines, mainly concentrated in Northern Luzon and Mindanao regions. Learn about the lack of official data on the number and distribution of IPs in the country, and the implications for policy and program development.
