My Community, Our Earth Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development Philippine Science High School Southern Campus

LAND DISTRIBUITION, POPULATION DENSITY IN

CALABARZON

Proponents of the Project

John Galt Emberga

Nathaniel Famisan

David Cege Cagaanan

Sherrie GaileMorales

Mariz Stella Sillada

Green Science Camp Project

Rosea Matallum Alchemia

Subcamp Advisers

Ms. Suzette Palicte

Mr. Ryan Tecson

Research Adviser

Michael A. Casas

My Community, Our Earth Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus

I. Map with Description

Figure 1.Map of Calabarzon Region (Area in pink border) Source: Google Maps

II. Project Summary The project is entitled “Urban and Suburban Land Distribution, Population Density and its Contribution to Problems in the CALABARZON”. This study aims to provide an analysis of the urban populations in CALABARZON and some consequences which are brought about by overpopulation and excess land conversion. Overpopulation in a city can bring many unwanted side problems. These problems include: increase in needed space, increase in garbage amounts, increase in unemployment rate and many more. Conversion of agricultural to commercial land is a consequence of overpopulation in cities. This study can help the people realize what is happening to the provinces of CALABARZON. This study can also be applied to other areas not only in the but also other overpopulated regions of the world.

III. Objectives This study aims to: 1. provide rational solutions to problems brought by overpopulation and excessive land conversion, and My Community, Our Earth Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus

2. give an idea of what is happening to overpopulated areas of CALABARZON.

IV. Project Methods For this study, internet sources were used to obtain the needed data. Parameters on the validity of the source were also established. Sources used included journals that were published on the internet. Internet books and published census of government agencies were also used. The proponents of the study did interpretation of the data.

V. Findings and Results The CALABARZON region is composed of five (5) provinces: , , , and . These provinces make up a total land area of 16,560 square kilometers. This region is the second most densely populated region in the Philippines, second to Metro (National Nutrition Council,2012) Based on the 2012 Census conducted by the NSO, the projected population of the CALABARZON region in 2012 is 12,400,220 people. Based on the collected figures, the calculated population density of the CALABARZON region was found to be approximately 749 people per square kilometer. As the population increases, more lands are being converted from agricultural lands into urban lands to accommodate the needs of shelter (housing, infrastructure, buildings and etc.) of the people. During the past years, land conversion in the CALABARZON has been increasing yearly in average.

VI. Proposed Actions Based on the findings and results of this study, one can infer that the CALABARZON region of the Philippines has a high population density. With these findings, it is advised that the people in this region should be informed of family planning and the consequences of over population. There should also be campaigns for population control through family contraception. Families would be advised to undergo proper family planning and should practice responsible parenthood. Responsible parenthood is defined to be the practice of maintaining a lifestyle which can give benefit for the offspring. This entails proper financial management and the use of different contraception methods to achieve conception of a limited number of offspring.

Another advised solution to these population problems is that there should be proper seminars on the use of contraceptives. This educates the people on topics about contraceptives, how to use them and what pros and cons they will probably encounter with such use. My Community, Our Earth Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus

VII. Impacts of your Study This study will help in the maintenance of the population in highly populated areas not only in the Philippines but also in the world. It also provides logical and rational solutions to a problem that is global in scope.

VIII. References Cardenas, D. (N.D). Effects of Land-Use Conversion on Local Agriculture: The Case of Cavite, Philippines. Retrieved 03-17-13 From: ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/esa/beijing/cardenas_landuse.pdf

National Nutrition Council (2011).Region IV-A Profile. Retrieved: 09-18-12 From: www.nnc.gov.ph/component/k2/itemlist/category/114

National Statistics Office (2012).Quickstat on Region IVA-CALABARZON July 2012: A monthly update of NSO’s most requested statistics. Retrieved: 09-18-12 From: beta.census.gov.ph/sites/defaults/files/attachments/ird/quickstat/reg04A.pdf

Oracle (N.D). Ovepopulation. Retrieved 03-15-13 From: http://library.thinkquest.org/26026/Environmental_Problems/overpopulation.html

NHS: Choices (N.D). Contraception Guide. Retrieved last 03-15-13 From: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/contraception-guide/Pages/contraception.aspx

World Health Organization (N.D).Health Topics: Family Planning. Retrieved last 03-15- 13 From: http://www.who.int/topics/family_planning/en/