In The News
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PCPD Needs a Grants and Programs Officer
PCPD is currently looking for a Grants and Programs Officer.
The successful applicant will identify funding sources to support existing and planned projects and activities …
Kohchet-Chua among Citywire Asia's Top 25 ASEAN Selectors 2022
PCPD congratulates our trustee, Ms Marcy Kohchet-Chua, as one this year's Citywire Asia Top 25 ASEAN Selectors. This award recognizes and honors the most influential product gatekeepers …
Two Women Leaders at the Helm of PCPD’s New Board
Dr. Esperanza Cabral is the new chair of PCPD’s Board of Trustees, a timely choice when PCPD is at a crossroads as it nears its …
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Living Longer but Not Aging Well
Filipinos are living longer but not necessarily healthier lives.
This is one of the findings of a recent study by Dr. Grace Cruz and Christian …
Hamon sa Nutrisyon: Ano ang Tugon
This year is the last year for implementing the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition 2017-2022, the country’s blueprint of integrated programs to address the …
Nasa Panganib na ba Tayo? Climate Change & Health
The Philippines is one of the countries that is highly vulnerable to climate change, ranking 17th in the world as the most affected country from …
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Kultura Laban sa Batas: The Ban on Child Marriage in the Philippines
Finally, there is now a law against child marriage in the country, declaring it “an act of child abuse as it debases, degrades and demeans …
Food Security for Healthier Filipinos
It is the right of everyone to always have access to sufficient and nutritious food to live a healthy and productive life. However, the process …
Looking for Solutions to Reduce Malnutrition in the Country
Malnutrition continues to be a serious burden for Filipinos, especially among children and the country's poor population. This problem is once again brought to the forefront by …
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Reading Aloud Is also Brain Food during the First 1,000 Days
“While I was pregnant with my son Fritz, I read aloud to him. Books like Grimms’ Fairytales and whatever I was reading for my class.” …
Facing the Challenge of Limited Authorized Health Workers to Do Covid-19 Vaccinations
The vaccines are here. Vaccination sites have opened. People have been registering online to get their vaccination schedule. However, actual rollout has been slow due, …
Delivering Health Services Despite Covid-19
People's access to health services has been severely hampered by the pandemic. However, there are a number of brave and dedicated health providers who continued to …
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Hesitant to Be Vaccinated against Covid-19? Let This Webinar Help You
Vaccination against Covid-19 is the way out of this pandemic. Yet, more than a year since the pandemic began, many Filipinos are still hesitant to …
Teenage Pregnancy: Should It Be a National Priority?
Government officials have rung the alarm bells on teenage pregnancy.
The Commission on Population called on President Rodrigo Duterte to issue an executive order to …