Philippine Statistics Authority data shows live births in the Philippines fell 22.1 percent over the past decade, with nearly 60 percent of babies born to unmarried parents in 2024.

MANILA: The Philippines recorded 1,358,989 live births in 2024, translating to a crude birth rate (CBR) of 12 births per thousand population, according to the latest data released by the Philippine St ...

Federal lawmakers are considering funding $1,000 savings accounts for children and a $5,000 baby bonus to combat falling birth rates. But I think it’s a much larger discussion than one-time payments ...