Tag: Adolescent Pregnancy Bill
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Senate President Escudero Seeks Changes to Adolescent Pregnancy Legislation
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero has voiced concerns over Senate Bill No. 1979, known as the Adolescent Pregnancy Bill, which is currently under review in the Senate. Escudero has indicated that he does not fully support the bill as it stands and has communicated several amendments to its author. He stressed that the bill…
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Hontiveros Stands Firm on Adolescent Pregnancy Bill Amid Misinformation
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros recently tackled the rampant spread of false information about the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Bill during a Senate press briefing. She stressed the bill’s urgency, describing adolescent pregnancy as a national and social emergency that demands immediate action. Hontiveros refuted claims that the bill encourages inappropriate sexual education, clarifying…
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