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Issue No. 22001 | Nov 21, 2022
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Sea Turtle Sanctuary Has Survived 40 Years. Climate Change May Kill It. - The New York Times

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Against long odds and initially strong opposition, a pristine marine preserve in the Philippines has thrived for decades under the care of local fishermen.

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Trending In Demographics & Population

8 Billion: A World of Infinite Possibilities

"More than half of the projected increase in the global population up to 2050 will be concentrated in eight countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and the United Republic of Tanzania." — November 1, 2022

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More on Our Growing Population
  • Filipino baby girl is 'symbolic' 8 billionth person in the worldA baby girl born at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila in the early hours of November 15 has been designated as the "symbolic" eight billionth person born.— November 15, 2022

    philstar.com
  • The school with 18,000 students: educating the Philippines’ booming population | Philippines | The GuardianThe Philippines young population and changing demographics could present crucial new opportunities for economic growth— November 17, 2022

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  • Fertility rate of PH women plummets to less than 2 childrenAs the world’s population reached 8 billion, the Philippines saw its fertility rate plummet to less than two offspring per woman, which according to population officials signaled a “demographic transition.”— November 15, 2022

    newsinfo.inquirer.net
In Politics

Fight Fascism Before It’s Too Late - The Atlantic

If you live in a country where democracy is still intact: Don’t wait. — Maria Ressa — November 14, 2022

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In Health

Obesity’s heavy toll: Millions of Filipinos now at greater health risks

MANILA, Philippines — The past two years have been almost at a standstill because of the COVID-19 crisis, but while its economic consequences were evident, most people have not heard of how a “silent epidemic” took its toll on millions of Filipinos.— November 17, 2022

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In Tourism

Beyond the beaches: five unusual experiences in the Philippines

Although famous for its exceptional white-sand beaches and crystalline waters, the archipelago has myriad unique experiences waiting to be discovered beyond the shore. — November 18, 2022

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