Healthcare Availability

In general, the Philippines' healthcare system is of high quality. Medical personnel in the
Philippines are highly qualified. Still, the facilities in which they work are of lower quality than
those found in the high-end US or European healthcare institutions. Although the Philippines'
state-funded public healthcare system is generally of high quality, it varies greatly between rural
and urban areas. Private healthcare is more consistent in the Philippines; private facilities
generally have better equipment than public ones. Because English is widely spoken in the
Philippines, ex-pats should face few linguistic challenges in receiving healthcare. Even though
public hospital staff is highly skilled, there are significant geographical disparities in public
healthcare in the Philippines. The Philippines' public healthcare system is excellent in urban
areas but deficient in rural areas. A large proportion of Filipinos rely on public healthcare.
Nonetheless, there is a trend for Filipino medical personnel to emigrate to Western countries,
putting the system under strain. As a result, certain hospitals are understaffed, and patients may
experience treatment delays. Phil health, a government-owned corporation, oversees public
healthcare in the Philippines. Although Phil health pays for some medical treatments and costs,
such as inpatient care and non-emergency procedures, it does not pay for all medical treatments
and costs.

Depression
In the Philippines, mental, neurological, and substance use disorders, such as depression,
anxiety disorders, psychosis, epilepsy, dementia, and alcoholism, pose a significant challenge.
Anxiety and depression, the two most common mental health conditions, accounted for over
800,000 years of life lived with disability in the country in 2017, resulting not only in vast
human suffering but also in economic losses due to the impact on workforce productivity.
Suicide rates in the Philippines have been rising over the last several decades, particularly among
young people, with the most recent estimate (in 2015) indicating that 17% of 13-15-year-olds
had attempted suicide. Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by sadness, loss of
interest in pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, sleep or appetite disturbances, low
energy, and poor concentration. These issues can become chronic or recurring, significantly
impairing an individual's ability to function in daily life. Depression, in its most severe form, can
lead to suicide. Most depression cases can be treated with medication or psychotherapy.

Obesity
Obesity is a complex disease characterized by an excess of body fat. Obesity is more than
just a cosmetic issue. It is a medical condition that raises the risk of developing other diseases
and health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Some
people struggle to lose weight for a variety of reasons. Obesity is typically caused by a
combination of inherited, physiological, and environmental factors, as well as dietary, physical
activity, and exercise choices. The good news is that even minor weight loss can improve or
prevent obesity-related health problems. Weight loss can be aided by a healthier diet, increased
physical activity, and behavioral changes. Prescription medications and weight-loss procedures
are also treatment options for obesity.

Racism and Religion Discrimination

In recent years, there has been a rash of racist incidents across the country. These include,
but are not limited to, the vigilante lynching of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, the police killing of
George Floyd in Minnesota, and the police killing of Breonna Taylor in her home in Kentucky
sleeping. Peaceful protests have been met with police brutality, including tear gassing, and
cruelly preventing protestors from breathing while they were protesting the death of a man
choked to death. Otherwise, peaceful protests led by African American communities have been
co-opted and exploited by white men committing violence, whether white supremacists,
anarchists, or other agents provocateurs.

Climate Change
Climate change is the long-term alteration of a location's temperature and typical weather
patterns. Climate change can refer to a specific location or the entire planet. Weather patterns
may become less predictable as a result of climate change. Because expected temperature and
rainfall levels can no longer be relied on, these unexpected weather patterns can make it difficult
to maintain and grow crops in farming regions. Climate change has also been linked to an
increase in the frequency and intensity of hurricanes, floods, downpours, and winter storms. In
the polar regions, rising global temperatures caused by climate change have accelerated the
melting of ice sheets and glaciers from season to season. This contributes to rising sea levels in
various parts of the world. Along with the expansion of ocean waters caused by rising
temperatures, the resulting rise in sea level has begun to harm coastlines through increased
flooding and erosion.

LGBT Adoption Rights

Today's families are more diverse than ever, particularly in the field of adoption, where
transracial, multicultural, same-sex, and single-parent families are frequently formed. According
to statistics on same-sex adoption, an increasing number of gay couples are adopting. In fact,
same-sex couples are four times more likely than heterosexual couples to be raising an adopted
child and six times more likely to be raising foster children. Today, gay and lesbian parents raise
4% of adopted children and 3% of foster children, and 2 million more LGBTQ people are
interested in adopting. Adoption can be an excellent way for same-sex couples to realize their
parental dreams. If you are one of the 2 million LGBTQ people thinking about adoption,
continue reading to learn more about same-sex adoption laws, the adoption process for LGBTQ
couples, and how American Adoptions can help you grow your family through adoption.
Women Empowerment
Women's empowerment can be defined as promoting women's self-esteem, ability to
make their own decisions, and right to influence social change for themselves and others. It is
closely related to female empowerment, which is a fundamental human right that is also critical
to achieving a more peaceful and prosperous world. Female empowerment is frequently
associated in Western countries with specific historical phases of the women's rights movement.
This movement is typically divided into three waves, with the first beginning in the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when suffrage was a key feature. The sexual revolution
and the role of women in society were part of the 1960s' second wave. Third-wave feminism is
commonly regarded as having begun in the 1990s. Women's empowerment and the promotion of
women's rights have emerged as part of a major global movement that has been breaking new
ground in recent years. Days such as International Women's Empowerment Day are also gaining
popularity.

Lack of Adult Supervision and Involvement

Parental involvement in school has long been recognized as an important and positive
variable in children's academic and socioemotional development on a global scale. Reciprocal
positive interactions between these two key socializing spheres - families and schools -
contribute positively to a child's socio-emotional and cognitive development from an ecological
standpoint. According to this viewpoint, families and schools are the primary actors in the
construction of their roles and forms of involvement, resulting in new and varied actions to relate
to one another based on the specific educational context. The main findings in the family-school
field show that this partnership has a positive impact on academic achievement and performance,
among other things.

Poverty in the Philippines

The Philippines has a relatively high poverty rate, with more than 16% of the population
living in poverty. Because of the large number of people who rely on agriculture for a living and
the inequality in wealth distribution, approximately 17.6 million Filipinos are unable to afford
basic necessities. Poverty fell from 21.6 percent to 16.6 percent between 2015 and 2020.
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines wants to reduce poverty to 14 percent by 2022. The
Philippine government intends to eradicate extreme poverty by 2040 through its AmBisyon 2040
strategy. Furthermore, the government has implemented a number of programs and reforms
aimed at reducing poverty, with a focus on education, healthcare, and the overall economy. The
following are five ways the program is addressing poverty in the Philippines.