Companies / Philippines
Contraceptive Supply To Be Cut
July 2007 | Industry NewsThe population of the Philippines is poised for surge in growth as the US Agency For International Developments (USAID) looks to halt its donation of contraceptives to the country by the of 2008. In addition to putting further strain on the emerging economy, the development will result in an increased number of abortions, which are illegal and strictly taboo. Because of the human cost resulting from these backstreet operations, BMI believes that the government must start promoting condoms and oral contraceptives, despite the religious objections. Accordingly, we envisage a small upside for manufacturers of these products in the
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