Tag: sex education
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Senator Hontiveros Urges New Legislation to Combat Teen Pregnancy Surge
MANILA – In a push to tackle the escalating issue of teen pregnancies, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has declared the current Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) law inadequate. She advocates for the passage of the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy (PAP) bill to more effectively address the crisis. Despite President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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Senator Urges Enhanced Strategies to Combat Teen Pregnancy Surge
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has emphasized the inadequacy of the current Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) law in tackling the increasing rate of teen pregnancies. She advocates for the implementation of the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy (PAP) bill to more effectively address this growing concern. Despite President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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Senators Advocate for Child Protection and Education Reform Amid Controversy
MANILA – Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Ramon Revilla Jr. have recently emphasized the critical need to safeguard children and tackle adolescent challenges in line with current legislation and societal norms. Their comments follow President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s critique of Senate Bill No. 1979, which focuses on preventing teenage pregnancy but has been criticized for…
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CPD Urges Parents to Lead in Sex Education Amid Rising Youth Pregnancy Concerns
The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has issued a strong call for parents to step up and take a leading role in educating their children about sexuality and reproductive health. This appeal comes in response to increasing concerns about youth pregnancy rates and the need for more effective sex education strategies in the Philippines.…
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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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Education Secretary Angara Addresses Youth Issues, Welcomes Feedback on Sex Education
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has openly welcomed feedback on the implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and the proposed Senate Bill No. 1979, aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy. In a recent statement, Angara emphasized his commitment to tackling critical youth issues such as teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence. He described CSE as an…
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