Tag: teen pregnancy

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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    In a significant development, seven senators have withdrawn their support for Senate Bill 1979, known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, amid backlash from various groups.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…

  • 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…