11/07/2026
๐ JULY 11 IS WORLD POPULATION DAY!
This World Population Day, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region XI calls for renewed national and local commitment to place young people at the heart of development planning.
For CPD Region XI Director Jeff Fuentes, the challenge before us is not simply about the number of young people who will shape the countryโs future, but about the quality of opportunities we provide them today.
โThe question is no longer whether we have enough young people to drive our future. The real question is whether we are doing enough to help them realize that future. Every adolescent pregnancy prevented, every child protected from violence, every learner kept in school, every young person nourished, and every life given equal opportunity is an investment in the nationโs human capital.โ
Young people must be recognized not only as beneficiaries of development, but as active partners, leaders, and contributors in building healthier, safer, more inclusive, and more resilient communities.
CPD Region XI therefore calls on national government agencies, local government units, schools, civil society organizations, development partners, faith-based organizations, families, and communities to work together in creating an enabling environment where every young personโregardless of gender, background, or circumstanceโis protected, respected, heard, empowered, and given the opportunity to pursue their aspirations.
Population and development are ultimately about expanding peopleโs choices and improving their quality of life. The future of our nation will not be determined by the size of its youth population, but by how boldly and deliberately we invest in their health, education, nutrition, protection, rights, participation, and full potential today.
Investing in young people today means securing a stronger and more sustainable future for all.