Over Population in the Philippines Essay

1.Introduction 1.1Purpose of the study: to discuss and cite ways on how to prevent overpopulation in the Philippines. 1.2Significance of the study: to make people realize how alarming is overpopulation. 2.Meaning of Overpopulation 3.Overpopulation facts 3.1Causes of Overpopulation 3.2Effects of Overpopulation 3.3Solutions to Overpopulation 4.Manila: A megacity where the living must share with the dead ( Jenny Kleeman’s Article ) 5.Conclusion 1.Introduction The purpose of the study is to discuss about overpopulation in our country. Using library research and internet. I will elaborate the causes and effects, as well as the possible solutions to this social phenomenon. I will also include in my studies about the article of Jenny Kleeman, his point of view on Manila. A presentation such as this is important for us to realize that our country being overpopulated is alarming. I believe that behind this studies, I can help about this problem that not only the Philippines are facing, but also the world. 2.Meaning of Overpopulation The term â€Å"Overpopulation† is the condition where the number of organisms  exceeds the carrying capacity of their habitat. It has impacted the life of common man and has proved to be one of the gravest difficulties that have to be fought. It implies scarcity of resources and economic inflation; these are the monsters which can make life miserable. (The Threat of Overpopulation (Earth Issues) pp. 177-179) Defined by those books that I’ve read, truly Overpopulation is a serious problem. As I search for more meanings about it, this come out: Overpopulation is the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality life, or a population crash. It is A situation which occurs when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for those.