More Filipino Women Are Choosing to Use Contraceptives

Contraceptive use among Filipino women has shown a notable increase from 8.3 million in 2022 to over 8.6 million recently based on the report of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).

Among the several forms of birth control that is available in the Philippines, oral contraceptives are claimed to be the most prominent that they rely on, with 34.48 percent of the 8.6 million women choosing it as their prime choice when it comes to preventing pregnancy.

Next to that, other contraceptive methods that they often opt for are injections (20.66 percent of Pinays are using this) and implants.

The growing number of women being more comfortable with using birth control has contributed to the country’s lower birth rate, causing the fertility rate of the Philippines to be recognized as below replacement level — with a data of 1.9 children in women — which means our population rate cannot maintain its current size over time.

Further, this makes it clear that Pinays have become more empowered to decide for themselves and to be open to other opportunities they can pursue in life. As women are not limited to roles that only involve being the primary caretakers of their family and managing the household, it’s good that they’re venturing out and choosing better choices for themselves.

CPD executive director, Undersecretary Lisa Grace S. Bersales additionally claims that it’s significant that we as a society continue to provide women the platforms to influence change, especially regarding matters that concern meeting their full potential as an individual and the freedom to have their desired number of children and spacing of their births.

All of these efforts align to the Philippine Population and Development Plan of Action or PPD-POA 2023-2028 that showcases eight central tactics that involve the advancement of the women population from various demographics.

Not to mention, upon celebrating national women’s month this March, this news brings attention to how associations ought to give women a boost and help them meet their needs regarding economic success and meaningful empowerment by giving them a platform wherein they can address their concerns.

Bersales continues to say that they are committed in enhancing societal development prospects for Filipino women, ensuring that they can undertake other population issues and challenges that the said census group has so they can in turn improve the entirety of the Philippines’ socioeconomic potential, as well as the overall standard of living for all countrymen.

If you’re interested in using oral contraceptives yourself but are having a hard time deciding which brand is for you, check out our guide in finding the best contraceptive pill in the Philippines for your reference.

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