GLOBAL DEMOGRAPHY, POPULATION,

URBANIZATION, AND ECOLOGY

The global demography of the 20th century included a rapid population increase, slow increase
in life expectancy, and significant urbanization. In the 21st century there are widespread
concerns that this pattern may be shifting rapidly in reverse with an increased emphasis on
sustainable development and overpopulation. In fact, it is not clear what future population trends
might be like as countries rapidly change their policies on environment-career choices of women,
education, contraceptive use and family planning. It has been suggested that in the future, some
countries will have very large and growing populations while others will contract to much
smaller populations. However, most concern at this time remains focused on poverty and
education.

A large number of national health organizations have issued reports and statements of concern
over population aging, often focusing on the countries of Eastern Europe, the Russian
Federation, China and Japan for their contribution to world aging. The International Society on
Aging and Quality of Life (ISAG) has called for an international strategy to counter the problem.

The United Nations' Population Division projects that population will continue to increase until
2050, but the growth rate will be much slower than it has been in recent decades.

Population trends are influenced by many factors, including resources, disease patterns, climate,
natural disasters and migration. The trend towards population aging is mainly a result of
declining fertility rates in most developed countries.

The populations in the United States, Europe, and Japan have stopped growing. In 2005,
childbearing was at its lowest level since records began in France in 1565. There is a discussion
about the future of world population: sometime during the 21st century, it is expected to stop
growing and start falling due to a lack of births relative to deaths. Some analyses suggest that
population declines will occur earlier than predicted, even within the next fifty years with an
estimated peak of slightly over nine billion people being reached between 2040 and 2050.

the global demographic, population, urbanization and ecology in the Philippines. The Philippines
is one of the many countries in Southeast Asia that has undergone rapid changes over the last
few decades. The Philippines is seen as one of the fastest growing and highest urbanized
countries in Asia. The country's rapid economic and social development especially the rise of
urban areas is closely linked to its demographic trends. Part of the demographic trends are also
linked to its population distribution, degree of rural-to-urban migration and changes in fertility,
mortality and migration rates .

The Philippines is located in the western Pacific Ocean, between Vietnam and Indonesia. It has
an archipelagic land with more than 7,000 islands. The country's population reached 92 million
in 2009, making it the 12th most populated countries in the world. Compared to other countries
in Asia such as China or India which are far bigger than the Philippines, its population still
accounts for almost 2% of the world's population.
Demography can be defined as the study of population. It also deals with demographic
characteristics such as fertility, mortality, marriage and migration rates. These factors are
considered by demographers in order to understand how population changes affect different
aspects of society and the economy. oNE ISSUE IS THE Overpopulation has been a long-
standing issue in our country, which probably is the reason why some legislators are pushing for
the passing of the Reproductive Health Bill.
As far as I know, poor families are usually the ones with many children—as opposed to rich
families. They have too many children compared to the food they can provide for all the
members of their family. Since they can afford less, the probability of them not sending their
children to school is also high. Sure, they can enroll their children to public schools, but
sometimes it doesn’t seem to be enough, seeing as there are supplies which they cannot provide.
Due to poverty, they can hardly send their children to college.
Some, not all, I repeat, not all, result to crimes where they steal food or get shady jobs in
exchange for money so that they can provide warm food on the table.
If you look at it as a whole, if they can hardly send their children to school, more children grow
up to be uneducated, and the cycle just repeats.
If only parents can send their children to school, then that wouldn’t be such a bad effect.
When I look at my answer now, it seems that the problem gives birth to another problem, and so
on and so forth.Although control seems too technical and cold of a term. The thing we want to do
is to ensure that the current population has the opportunities that they can use to further their
lives. This requires investment in human capital development, facilitated with economic growth.
This requires us to educate Filipinos with all types of family planning. I have supported pro-RH
positions before because it is not the current population I’m worried about, but the millions of
unborn children still to come. I worry that they might arrive in a country too burdened to help
them.
What I certainly fear is that if we don’t limit our population we will find ourselves having less
space to make improvements with this country. We have to develop today’s population if we are
to ensure that our children, and their children, can live in a just and fair society tomorrow.
We have to control our population growth. We are stretched too thin.
Our population is an asset until it is not.

Yes, the population is a big problem in the Philippines. It's one of the most densely populated
countries in the world.
This overcrowding has led to many problems, including Traffic congestion and pollution
Healthcare and education facilities that are unable to accommodate a large number of people
Lack of jobs because there are too many people competing for too few positions
Poverty and crime rates are among the highest in the region
The good news is that family planning is slowly becoming more accepted, and more women are
using contraception. If this trend continues, it will help to ease some of the population pressure.
But much more needs to be done if the Philippines can achieve sustainable development.

The Philippines is the most populous Catholic country in Asia, and one of the largest anywhere.
93% of the population identifies as Christian, with more than 80% belonging to the Roman
Catholic Church. Most Filipinos are related to each other by blood or marriage. The country has
also been influenced by other Asian cultures like China, Vietnam, and India as well as Hispanic
influences from Spain . President Ferdinand Marcos was deposed in 1986 and a new constitution
was ratified. Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 devolved powers to
local government units and created 83 provinces to replace the four levels of government
(national, regional, provincial, and municipal).
The Philippines is divided into three island groups: Luzon along the north, Visayas along the
center and Mindanao along the south. These are further divided into 17 regions. The regions are
further subdivided into 80 provinces, 96 cities and 1,490 towns and municipalities.  
Demographic transition is the transition from high birth rates, high infant mortality and high
death rates to low birth rates, low infant mortality and low death rates.
It leads to significantly increased living standard, reduced poverty, improved economy and
healthcare.

The Philippines has undergone a demographic transition, which is evident by the country's
declining fertility rate and increased life expectancy. However, there are still many challenges
that lie ahead for the Philippines to ensure that all its citizens have access to quality health care
and education.
The Philippines has made great strides in improving the lives of its people in recent years, but
there is still much work to be done. I'm confident that with continued investment in health and
education, the Philippines will be able to overcome any challenge and emerge as a major
economic powerhouse in Southeast Asia.
Birth and mortality rates in Philippine are still high, barely resulting in dividends of the
demographics. Moreover, other conducive conditions are lacking, even if one may contend that
sufficient decline has been achieved! In Phillippine women working and men staying at home
got to change to equal participation in the workforce. Government transparency and
management, the dispensation of justice, vocational education ought to be streamlined for
economic growth!

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GLOBAL CITY------------------------

Nowadays globalization occurs in places where a mass of people work and live in cities.
However, for a city to achieve the title of being global, it must have values and ideas that will
have an impact of the rest of the world. “ Global city is a term that raises an understanding for
the cognoscenti” (Low, 2005: p218). Low (2005) further says that a global city is a city that is
well thought out to be an important node in the world’s economic system. A global city has
wealth, power and influence to other countries as well as hosts the largest capital markets.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has been recognised as one of South East Asia's most
vibrant global cities where business and leisure come together. Living in Metro Manila means
living in one of the world’s fastest-growing metropolitan economies with an average 7% annual
growth rate for 2015 to 2020 projected by the World Bank Group to be among the world's most
vital, as it is experiencing much industrial and economic growth alongside increased support
from government infrastructure spending. A future now backs its established strengths that
promise accelerated development across significant tourism, logistics and international
education.
Philippines Central Business District is one of the most vibrant and important Business Districts
around the world for both local and foreign companies that leads to driven the economic growth
as the most fastest growing economy in ASEAN and in around the world despite of lack of
exporting materials, weak oil and gas industry that contributes its economy’s GDP. the
Philippines is also primarily considered as newly industrialized which has the economy transition
from one based to agriculture to one based more on services and manufacturing
THIS IS THE DEVELOPED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS OR GLOBAL CITY AND
STILL IT’S EXPANDING
Makati Central Business District - in the heart of Makati
The Philippines is a country located in Southeast Asia, consisting of over 7641 islands and has a
population of over 103 million strong. This archipelago is notable for being the home to seven
world heritage sites including the 600-year-old churches of Baclayon (on Bohol island), the
Puerto Princesa Subterranean Park, and the historic town center of Vigan. The Philippines is also
a hub for numerous international agencies and institutions such as the World Trade Organization
and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

A lot of people in Manila draw their salaries from abroad, some of them are working in Hong
Kong. The Philippines is known to be a very safe place to work with most people who do not
have any problems at all.

Manila is the capital of the country and also the largest city in terms of population. The city is
known for its rich history which was frequently visited by tourists every year. Manila is also one
of the most developed cities in Philippines and it used to be called as "the Paris of Asia".
The Global City is one of the most successful business districts in the Philippines.
Globalization is a major reason why in almost every country in the world there is a Filipino
worker and eventually a Filipino resident who has established a family. Filipinos are everywhere,
where there is a need for cheap efficient labor, mail order brides, even highly skilled engineers
and managers. This is the reason why the economy is still standing and alive despite all the
turmoil in the world. The Philipines should harness these Filipinos by exporting more Philippines
products which will be bought by Filipinos abroad. Philippine corporations should make this
branding. Jollibee is now using this branding and is very successful in expanding their stores in
all countries! Jollibee is a Filipino brand and its stores are all a success, people lining up to buy!

 Next is sustainability as applied to eco-friendly and responsible energy consumption is perhaps,

the most important issue facing mankind today.

The UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a set of goals and targets that the United Nations
has put forth to help reduce poverty, inequality, climate change, and protect our planet. These
Goals were chosen to ensure that all people have access to basic human rights such as clean
water, education, economic freedom and stability. Some of the goals have been met while others
remain far off in the distance. These goals are not just a future reality but they are happening
right now in the Philippines. Many of the factors that are contributing to Manila's unsustainable
growth have been selected by the UN.
 The first Sustainable Development Goal is to make globalization a sustainable phenomenon
which is being met in the Philippines through land use and urban planning. Much of Manila's
growth is simply due to its natural rich soil and arable land. This can lead to environmental
destruction, deforestation, and lack of waste management. The second goal has been met through
the transition from a primarily agricultural economy to one based on industry and services. The
third goal meets the needs of the people through providing them with clean water and sanitation
services. Last, the fourth goal has been met by the UN through promoting sustainable energy.
The Philippines is often one of the first countries to face natural disasters such as typhoons and
other climate related tragedies. 

Urban planning has played a role in allowing Manila to grow as quickly as it has. There is a
progressive urbanization in the Philippines which allows the people to seek out better urban
standards such as sanitation, education, and health care. This is based off of a UN goal of
providing every person on earth with access to complete basic services in order to ensure that
people have enough for their needs and wants. However, there are drawbacks to rapid
urbanization. In Manila, this has contributed to overcrowding and lack of infrastructure. Some
studies estimate that by 2030 the population of Manila will reach 36 million people.

A sustainable city strives to give its residents good access to healthcare, transportation, waste
reduction, education and community centers. The intent is to also build a reputation on social,
environmental and financial outcome.
Pollution, plastic waste, carbon emissions, overpopulation, poverty and the excessive
consumption of scarce resources are some of the issues with today’s cities. Due to that reality, it
is essential to properly manage our resources for the future generation, otherwise, people and the
environment will face significant consequences like more frequent and powerful storms as well
as unpredictable weather patterns.
A sustainable city plans to utilize renewable energy as the use of fossil fuels cannot continue
forever. Renewable energy like solar, wind, hydroelectric and biomass come from nature and we
can never run out of those natural sources. In addition, a sustainable city promotes walking and
biking as modes of transportation to reduce the use of vehicles, reducing carbon emissions,
traffic and air pollution.