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MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) on Thursday said the country’s declining fertility rate could help make the population “more manageable” and presents an “opportunity” for the government to create a better quality workforce.
Speaking on the sidelines of a forum in Mandaluyong City, CPD Deputy Executive Director Lolito Tacardon said the declining fertility rate would affect the country’s labor force because of a decrease in human resources.
However, he noted that the issue does not necessarily present a problem since it could be an “opportunity” for the government to improve the quality of the country’s workforce.
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