14.1% of Filipinos Still Use Traditional Family Planning Methods, CPD Says
Despite a steady increase in the use of modern contraceptives, 14.1 percent of Filipinos still rely on traditional family planning methods like withdrawal and the calendar method, according to the Commission on Population and Development (CPD). This highlights ongoing challenges in public health and population policy.
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