By the numbers

The population of the Philippines has been steadily growing for many years and easily hit more than 100 million even before the symbolic 100 millionth Filipino birth was reported on 27 July.

We are the 12th most populated country in the world according to registered births but there are many births which are unregistered, especially in the remote provinces. Indeed, it is not uncommon to see a Filipino seeking a birth certificate even as an adult, when required to present one.