The Philippines' highest incidence of child sexual abuse indicates that there are a significant number of HIV-infected children in Philipp City. In order to help fight the growing number of HIV-infected children, the Caritas Manila has developed a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program. The program targets those in positions of direct contact and influence, such as educators and social workers. However, it is limited in its reach of vulnerable populations. In this effort, it collaborates with children-oriented agencies and human rights organizations.
The Philippine National Statistics Office (PNS) has conducted a national census on the population and housing of the Philippines in May 2000. The country's laws mandate the conduct of the census, which includes population and housing data. It began on May 1, 2000 and lasted thirty days. In total, there were approximately 2.6 million Filipinos in Philipp City. Of this number, 1.6 million were foreigners. The average national income per capita is P20 million.
The Philippines is one of the most populous countries in the world. Its population of 103,981,437 is the second largest in the country. The population density of the city is one of the highest in the world. In fact, it is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with 107,520 people per square mile. This means that the Philippines will be doubling its population in 40 years.