that it gives. This paper was made to allow people to be aware, especially the Filipinos about the current situation of the Philippines. This paper will serve as a "wake-up call" to the Filipinos so that they would start doing something about the problem that the Philippines is now facing.
             According to the Commission on Population, the population could reach 170 million if the growth rate of 2.36 percent would not change. The current population of 82 million will have an addition of 1.6 to 2.0 million Filipinos in less than 30 years (http://www.manilatimes.net). The fertility rate of people living in rural areas is higher compared to the ones living in urban areas. Community development is also a factor of fertility increase. Furthermore, the number of family members in the rural areas is higher than the ones in urban areas (Fleiger, 1971). In the year 2010, the population is said to reach 97 million (http://thefreeman.com).
             In the year 1972, the census report showed that death occurs at a young age, usually a few years after birth. The death rate of children was 23.4 percent. (Bureau of Census and Statistics, 1973). In the year 2000, the death rate was 6.13 for every 1000 people. On the other hand, the infant mortality rate on the same year was 29.52 deaths for every 1000 live births (http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/). Last year, the death rate decreased to 5.6 deaths for every 1000 population (http://www.geogrophyia.com).
             Environment is also a factor that can affect the population. The environment has different aspects. These are the natural disaster areas, the mountainous areas, the climate, as well as water. Everyone knows that both earthquakes and volcanoes can destroy a person's life. Although such is the case, a large part of the population continues to live in this kind of areas. The reason behind this is that volcanoe
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