In the last half-century, the Philippines has faced a daunting challenge: a population explosion unmatched in Southeast Asia. Starting at 36 million in 1968, the population has surged to a staggering 118 million in 2023, straining the country's resources to their limits. Scientific assessments indicate that the biocapacity required per capita is 1.1 global hectares, while the Philippines operates at 0.6, resulting in a deficit of 0.5 hectares, equivalent to 55 million hectares—a stark illustration of the nation's overburdened state.

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