May 24, 2025

Tag: teenage pregnancy

  • DSWD Enhances Support for Young Mothers to Break Cycle of Teenage Pregnancy

    MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is intensifying its efforts to support adolescent mothers, aiming to ensure their psychological and social well-being as they face the challenges of early parenthood. This initiative comes as teenage pregnancy continues to be a pressing issue across the nation. Diane Gianan, a Project Development Officer…

    Written by

    Imelda Bautista

  • 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…

    Written by

    Dahlia Umali

  • 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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    Jericho Flores

  • President Marcos to Review Revised Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Bill

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that he will first review the updated version of Senate Bill 1979, known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, before deciding on its approval. This bill proposes the mandatory implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Program. Marcos’s statement came in response to inquiries about his…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • President Marcos to Review Updated Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Bill

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that he will first review the revised version of Senate Bill 1979, known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, before making a decision on its support. This bill proposes the mandatory implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Program. Marcos’s statement came in response to inquiries…

    Written by

    Crispin Valdez

  • 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…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • 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…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • 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…

    Written by

    Alexis Torres

  • 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…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda