Tag: Senate Bill 1979
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Philippine Government Vows Action on Rising Teen Pregnancy Rates
The Marcos administration has pledged to tackle the growing issue of teenage pregnancies in the Philippines, according to a statement from Malacañang on Friday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized the government’s commitment to reducing the increasing rates of adolescent pregnancies, acknowledging the complexity of the issue which includes a lack of education and negligence among…
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Philippine Government Vows Action on Rising Teenage Pregnancy Rates
The Marcos administration has pledged to tackle the growing issue of teenage pregnancies in the Philippines, according to a statement from Malacañang on Friday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin emphasized the government’s commitment to reducing the alarming trend of adolescent pregnancies during a press conference in Pasay City. He highlighted the multifaceted nature of the problem,…
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Seven Senators Retract Endorsement of Bill Aimed at Curbing Teen Pregnancy
In a significant development, seven senators have withdrawn their support for Senate Bill 1979, known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, amid backlash from various groups. The senators communicated their decisions in letters to Senate President Francis Escudero, citing concerns over the bill’s content and its potential impact on youth. Senate President Pro Tempore…
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Bicameral Committee to Finalize Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Legislation
In a recent development, the responsibility to reconcile differing versions of the adolescent pregnancy prevention bill has been handed over to the bicameral conference committee. This decision was highlighted by Barangay Health Wellness Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co, who stressed the committee’s crucial role in addressing the discrepancies between the House and Senate drafts of…
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President Marcos Jr. Vows to Veto Sex Education Bill Over ‘Ridiculous’ Content
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has publicly declared his intention to veto Senate Bill 1979, a proposed legislation aimed at preventing teenage pregnancy, due to its controversial approach to sex education. Speaking at a media event in Taguig City, Marcos criticized the bill for including what he described as ‘woke’ elements that he found both…
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Comprehensive Sex Education to Combat Teenage Pregnancy
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the critical role of sexuality education in addressing the rising issue of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines. Speaking in Burauen, Leyte, during a housing project turnover, Marcos highlighted the challenges faced by young mothers who are ill-equipped to care for themselves and their newborns due…
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