Tag: HIV prevention

  • Senator Gatchalian Urges Parents and Local Governments to Combat Teen Pregnancies and HIV

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for greater involvement from parents and local government units (LGUs) in the fight against teenage pregnancies and the spread of HIV. In a recent statement, Gatchalian emphasized the need for parents to be more actively engaged, suggesting regular meetings and mobilization efforts to raise awareness and educate them on discussing…

  • DepEd Reassures Senate: Comprehensive Sexuality Education is Age-Appropriate

    MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has clarified to the Senate that the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum includes discussions on abstinence and family planning methods, ensuring these are presented as factual health and medical information. This assurance came during a public hearing focused on the increasing rate of adolescent pregnancies, where DepEd officials…