Filipino youth have healthy self-esteem and high self-efficacy, both indicators of psychological strength. Depression isn't weakness. It's a complex mental health condition influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.

It's official! UP Population Institute (UPPI) is lending its research expertise to the City of Pasig. UPPI will provide technical support to the Pasig City Population and Development Office, focusing on leveraging demographic data towards data-driven & people-centered governance.

The deadline for the submission of abstracts and/or panel proposals is extended until Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation on population and climate resilience in the Philippines! Submit your abstracts here: bit.ly/ppa2026paper...

The clock is ticking! You only have two days left to submit your abstracts for the 2026 PPA International Scientific Conference in Cagayan de Oro City. Don’t miss the chance to share your research on population and climate resilience in the Philippines!

Dr. Sachil Singh of York University shared his final reflection during the UPPI Brown Bag Series held on December 9 in Room 1309, Palma Hall, UP Diliman.

UPPI was recognized by the UPD-QAO for its contribution to UP’s standing in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings (SDGs). The recognition was given during the QS & The Rankings Symposium on December 5, 2025 at the UP National Engineering Center, UP Diliman.

UPPI will feature Dr. Sachil Singh of York University, Canada, for next month's brown bag session. His study answers the crucial question: Is it Race or Racism that is a Social Determinant of Health? 📅: 9 December 2025 🕑: 2:30 PM 📍: Room 1309, Palma Hall Don't miss it!

UPPI Professor Grace T. Cruz is currently at the Centre for Demographic Research (DEMO) at the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium as a Visiting Lecturer. This visit is supported by the Visiting Lecturers and FSR-PhD School grant from DEMO-UCL.

Join the UP Population Institute (UPPI) as it participates in the Linggo ng KAPP 2025 celebration with a special lecture on Friday, October 24, 2025 at PH 1309, UP Diliman. Don't miss out! Register now: forms.gle/HMPEhXE42dXT...

UPPI faculty and students attended the 16th National Convention on Statistics (NCS), with the theme, "Accelerating the SDG Pace of Progress: Mobilizing Data for All," from October 1 to 3, 2025, at the Manila Hotel.

Only four days left! Remember to mark your calendars for the UP Population Institute's Brown Bag Session this Friday, October 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM in PH 1309, UPPI. Register here: forms.gle/6FULQcQL73VH... See you there! 🧡

UPPI proudly celebrates Assoc. Prof. Jose Andres F. Ignacio and his co-authors (Laila G. Soliven, Alberto C. Marin, and Kidd Alonzo Juwan T. Palanca) for winning the 3rd Best Paper award at the 11th National Social Science Congress held in Baguio City from September 18 to 20, 2025. 🥉🏆 Congrats! 👏

In observance of the International Day of Older Persons, the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) and the Demographic Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (DRDF, Inc.) take pride in sharing our publications on aging. 📚 Happy International Day of Older Persons! 💟🧓👵

Join our expert, Asst. Prof. Xavier Javines Bilon, ECE, as he shares his research on sociodemographic biases in large language models. If you are a college or graduate student interested in AI and health education, this session is for you! Register here: forms.gle/6FULQcQL73VH... See you there! 🧡

Congrats to Dr. Elma P. Laguna and Dr. Grace T. Cruz for their International Publication Awards! 🎉Using the data from the Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in the Philippines (LSAHP), their research contributes to population studies, addressing issues related to SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing.

Nakikiisa ang UP Population Institute sa pagdiriwang ng International Youth Day. Sa gitna ng mga masalimuot na balita, hindi mawawala ang ating pananalig sa mga kabataang Pinoy na patuloy na ginagamit ang angking talino at husay para sa kapakanan ng kanilang komunidad. Happy International Youth Day!

The University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) has warmly welcomed its new graduate students at the recently concluded student orientation for the first semester of academic year 2025-2026 last Thursday, August 7, 2025, at PH 1309, Palma Hall, UP Diliman.

Only two days left! Remember to mark your calendars for the UP Population Institute's Brown Bag Session this Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM in PH 1309, UPPI. See you there! 🧡

UPPI students Franco Febre, Marco Zaplan, and Maria Fe Abalos, along with alumni Lyka Manglal-lan (MPOPS) and Marvin Marquez (MADEM) attended the 2025 KOSTAT-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population in South Korea. www.uppi.upd.edu.ph/news/2025/up...

The recently released 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) counts validate our work on the 2020 Census-Based Population Projections (CBPP) with the PSA.

Asst. Prof. Mark Ryan Paguirigan of the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) attended the 12th edition of Venice International University’s Summer Institute on Ageing from June 9 to 13, 2025, in Venice, Italy.

In celebration of World Population Day, with the theme, “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,” let's highlight data from the 2021 YAFS and take stock of how we are faring in reproductive and maternal health and family planning.

Prof. Maria Midea M. Kabamalan and Assoc. Prof. Maria Paz N. Marquez of the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) attended the data analysis workshop at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from 14 to 16 May 2025.

With aging research as one of the priority research agenda of the University of the Philippines Population Institute, Dr. Grace Cruz of UPPI joined the three-day workshop titled ‘Priority Setting for Social Science Aging Research’ held from June 25 to 27, 2025, in Switzerland.

Assoc. Prof. J. Andres F. Ignacio spent two weeks (June 16 - July 1, 2025) at Université Catholique de Louvain’s (UCLouvain) Geomatics Laboratory of the Earth and Life Institute to participate in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Climate Change Initiative - Land Cover project.

Congratulations to the graduates of the Master in Population Studies for the Academic Year 2024-2025! 🎉 We are proud of you! 🧡 🎓

Congratulations to the graduates of the Master of Arts in Demography for the Academic Year 2024-2025! 🎉 We are proud of you! 🧡 🎓

The UP Population Institute (UPPI) successfully launched the book "The Filipino Adolescents and Youth: Context, Continuity, and Change"- the latest publication from the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS).

Their special lecture on adolescent health research was one of the highlights of the recently concluded book launch of the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS), 'The Filipino Adolescents and Youth: Context, Continuity, and Change,' held at UP Diliman.

We're thrilled to introduce the speakers for the official launch of the YAFS 5 book, titled, 'The Filipino Adolescents and Youth: Context, Continuity, and Change'. Get ready to hear from adolescent health & research experts, Professor Azzopardi and Dr. Marie Habito, at the upcoming event!

UPPI, in partnership with the Philippine Population Association and Demographic Research and Development Foundation, Inc., cordially invites everyone to the YAFS 5 book launch, titled The Filipino Adolescents and Youth: Context, Continuity, and Change.

The University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) is conducting an online survey among its graduates, former students, and current students as part of its quality assurance activities and ongoing review of its graduate programs.

'The Filipino Adolescents and Youth: Context, Continuity, and Change' is getting a much-anticipated book launch at UPPI this June 26, 2025! 😍🥳 Join us every Friday for a sneak peek of a selected chapter leading to the official launch! Stay tuned! #UPPIupdates #PopIWalangKapantay

In 2021, 1 in 5 Filipino youth experienced Moderate to Severe Depressive Symptoms. This is among the insights that researchers can draw from YAFS5 data. More studies will be featured as we launch the YAFS5 book, The Filipino Adolescents and Youth: Context, Continuity, and Change.

🌳 This World Environment Day, we spotlight a study co-authored by Dr. J. Andres Ignacio, an expert in spatial demography, community-based resource management in the Philippines, and environmental governance.

With the rising cases of HIV among the youth, let's look at what the data says. 📚 At times like this, knowledge is power.🧠Let's work together to equip the youth with accurate knowledge to help them make informed decisions that may protect their well-being and save their lives.🤝

Huge congratulations to UPPI students, Angelo Rafael B. Nacionales and Camila Christian C. Cruz on publishing their paper in the Philippine Journal of Public Administration! The paper was developed for their DEMO 230 class under Assoc. Prof. Maria Paz Marquez. We're proud of you! 🧡👏🎉

www.uppi.upd.edu.ph/news/2025/up... Students and faculty from UPPI and DKU embarked on a three-day field exposure activity from May 26 to 28, 2025 to gain firsthand insights into the state of long-term care and health services for older persons in the country.

Dr. J. Andres F. Ignacio has been named a senior writing fellow for the 2025 UP CASAF-PSSR Writing Fellowship. Padayon, Sir Andres! We’re proud of you! 🧡 #UPPIupdates #PopIWalangKapantay

The UP Population Institute (UPPI) and Duke Kunshan University (DKU), in collaboration with the Demographic Research and Development Foundation (DRDF) and the Philippine Population Association (PPA), hosted an ageing and long-term care forum.

The UP Population Institute was recognized by the UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office for the successful and timely submission of its Internal Academic Assessment and Development System (iAADS) Report last year.

Join the University of the Philippines Population Institute and Duke Kunshan University for a forum that examines the country's preparedness for an aging population and the increasing demand for long-term care. Register now at bit.ly/May26ForumRSVP.

Join the University of the Philippines Population Institute and Duke Kunshan University for a forum that highlights the vital role of family caregivers in the country’s health and social care systems. Register now at: bit.ly/May26ForumRSVP.

Join Dr. Grace T. Cruz for a public seminar on Philippine demographic transitions and the challenges of population ageing, presented by the Australian National University-School of Demography via Zoom on April 22, 2025, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (Philippine Standard Time). See you! 🧡

UPPI is now accepting applications for its graduate degree programs for A.Y. 2025-2026. The application deadline is on May 16, 2025. Early submissions are highly encouraged. Please click on the following link to learn more: uppi.upd.edu.ph/programs Grow with us! APPLY NOW! 🧡

Ms. Kathleen Faye Lagasca, an alumna of UPPI MA Demography program, bags fourth prize in the 4th Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences awarded by the Philippine Social Science Council. The awarding ceremony was held on April 11, 2025 at the CSSP Pilar Herrera Hall.

UPPI researchers and MA Demography students Ms. Queenie Rose E. Chico and Mr. Jeconiah K. Boongaling have been awarded the UP OIL COOPERATE Grant. Congratulations! 👏🧡🎉 #UPPIupdates #PopIWalangKapantay