USC- Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc.

19/07/2026

Alam mo bang long-term ang epekto sa First 1,000 days? Kapag mahina ang pag-aalaga sa unang dalawang taon ng buhay ng bata - may epekto ito sa kinabukasan niya. 😢

Ngayong Nutrition Month, ipagpatuloy natin ang pag-aalaga sa health and nutrition ng ating mga bata. Una na dito ang pagtawag ng atensyon sa delay ng implementing rules ng RA 12199, mula sa Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council.

Read more: https://edcom2.gov.ph/one-year-delay-of-ra-12199-irr-stalls-early-childhood-reforms-edcom-2/

18/07/2026

30/06/2026

𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘: 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟏𝟖 𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥—𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲

Nearly one in four Filipino adolescents falls behind in school by age 18, according to findings from one of the country’s most extensive studies tracking child and adolescent development.

Researchers behind the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) found that disadvantages experienced early in life—including poor nutrition, poverty, mental health challenges, and exposure to work—continue to shape educational outcomes and future opportunities years later.

Among the cohort studied, 30.6% were already stunted at age 10, while 15.8% had experienced work. Over the following years, school progression steadily declined, with the proportion of adolescents remaining academically on track dropping from 90% at age 10 to 82% at age 15, and further to about 75% by age 18.

📖 Read the full article at https://bit.ly/pidsPR0615-30.
📺 Watch the recording of the dissemination forum at https://bit.ly/pidslive061726.

30/06/2026

Longitudinal data helps tell the story behind the snapshots by showing how children arrive at certain outcomes, what barriers they encounter, and when interventions can make a difference.

This was shared by Ms. Neus Bernabeu, Country Representative of UNFPA Philippines, during “Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future” held on June 17, 2026, which featured insights from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) and examined how early-life conditions shape adolescent well-being and future trajectories.

The LCSFC is UNFPA Philippines’ flagship longitudinal research initiative in the Philippines, supported by the Australian Government and UNICEF, and implemented by a consortium of demographic research institutions led by the USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc.

Watch the full event recording and download the presentations: https://bit.ly/pidsevent061726

30/06/2026

Longitudinal evidence helps strengthen evidence-based decisionmaking, public service delivery, transparency, and trust.

This was shared by Ms. Claire Bowyer, Second Secretary of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, during “Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future” held on June 17, 2026, which featured insights from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) and examined how early-life conditions shape adolescent well-being and future trajectories.

The LCSFC is UNFPA Philippines’ flagship longitudinal research initiative in the Philippines, supported by the Australian Government and UNICEF, and implemented by a consortium of demographic research institutions led by the USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc.

Watch the full event recording and download the presentations: https://bit.ly/pidsevent061726

30/06/2026

Schooling outcomes are shaped not only by schools, but also by families, enabling environments, and adolescents’ experiences as they grow.

This was shared by Dr. Judith Borja, LCSFC Lead Investigator and former Director of the USC Office of Population Studies, during “Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future” held on June 17, 2026, which featured insights from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) and examined how early-life conditions shape adolescent well-being and future trajectories.

The LCSFC is UNFPA Philippines’ flagship longitudinal research initiative in the Philippines, supported by the Australian Government and UNICEF, and implemented by a consortium of demographic research institutions led by the USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc.

Watch the full event recording and download the presentations: https://bit.ly/pidsevent061726

30/06/2026

A life-course perspective shows why support must continue across different stages of adolescence so that no one falls behind.

This was shared by Dr. Alejandro Herrin, LCSFC Consultant and Visiting Research Fellow at the USC Office of Population Studies, during “Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future” held on June 17, 2026, which featured insights from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) and examined how early-life conditions shape adolescent well-being and future trajectories.

The LCSFC is UNFPA Philippines’ flagship longitudinal research initiative in the Philippines, supported by the Australian Government and UNICEF, and implemented by a consortium of demographic research institutions led by the USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc.

Watch the full event recording and download the presentations: https://bit.ly/pidsevent061726

30/06/2026

Families’ aspirations matter in education because the way parents see their children’s future can influence investment in schooling.

This was shared by Dr. Charl Andrew Bautista, Demographic Intelligence, Analysis, and Population Analyst at UNFPA Philippines, during “Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future” held on June 17, 2026, which featured insights from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) and examined how early-life conditions shape adolescent well-being and future trajectories.

The LCSFC is UNFPA Philippines’ flagship longitudinal research initiative in the Philippines, supported by the Australian Government and UNICEF, and implemented by a consortium of demographic research institutions led by the USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc.

Watch the full event recording and download the presentations: https://bit.ly/pidsevent061726

30/06/2026

Improving education requires looking beyond schools alone and strengthening data systems that can help follow the educational journeys of Filipino learners.

This was shared by Usec. Rafaelita Aldaba, Senior Advisor of the Education Center for AI Research at the Department of Education, during “Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future” held on June 17, 2026, which featured insights from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) and examined how early-life conditions shape adolescent well-being and future trajectories.

The LCSFC is UNFPA Philippines’ flagship longitudinal research initiative in the Philippines, supported by the Australian Government and UNICEF, and implemented by a consortium of demographic research institutions led by the USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc.

Watch the full event recording and download the presentations: https://bit.ly/pidsevent061726