While the House of Representatives has approved the bill, it has remained up for second reading at the Senate for over a year
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In February, the CPD raised concern over a rise in births among girls younger than 15 years old. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that live births from from girls aged 14 and below increased from 2,320 in 2021 to 3,125 in 2022, representing a 34.7% increase.the Philippines as having one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates among Association of Southeast Asian Nation member states, with more than 500 adolescents giving birth every day.
In March 2023, Senator Risa Hontiveros, principal author of the higher chamber’s version, sponsored the bill at the plenary. However, more than a year later, it has not been scheduled for second reading. The proposed measure also highlights adolescent parents’ rights to continue their education. According to Education Assistant Secretary Dexter Galban, the DepEd already has “alternative delivery modes” ready for learners who get pregnant but still want to continue their studies.
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