UNFPA-OPS Policy Notes Series No. 6: Food Insecurity is Associated with Poor Outcomes in Filipino Children

The report explores the impact of food insecurity on Filipino children, linking it to negative health and education outcomes. Using data from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child, the study finds that household food insecurity, which worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is prevalent and particularly affects children in vulnerable communities. Households in Visayas and Mindanao, rural areas, and those experiencing frequent natural disasters are more likely to face food insecurity, impacting children's well-being and human capital development.