IN their collective fight against the growing adolescent pregnancy problem nationwide, Save the Children Philippines, together with government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and adolescent advocates, called for the immediate enactment of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, which aims to empower adolescents to prioritize...
IN their collective fight against the growing adolescent pregnancy problem nationwide, Save the Children Philippines, together with government agencies, civil society organizations , and adolescent advocates, called for the immediate enactment of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, which aims to empower adolescents to prioritize education and health over parenthood.
Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority , 59.5 percent of these births were fathered by adult men aged 20 and over, or nearly six out of every 10 adolescent births. Alarmingly, about one in every five registered adolescent births lack information about the father’s age. On the other hand, Julia Mari, representing the Young Feminists Collective, emphasized the significance of honoring motherhood by empowering young people to make informed decisions about parenthood. The bill, she noted, seeks to protect their future by equipping them with the knowledge and resources necessary for their well-being and success.
Mylin Mirasol Quiray, acting division chief of the Commission on Population and Development, urged Malacañang to re-issue Executive Order 141, making adolescent pregnancy a national priority beyond family concerns. She noted the significant effect of adolescent pregnancy on girls’ lives and the national economy.
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