Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros defends Senate Bill No. 1979 or the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, stating that it aims to strengthen the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law despite reservations from the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa.
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday, January 27 said the controversial Senate Bill No. 1979 or the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill will strengthen the provisions of the country’s Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law.Hontiveros made the remark after Department of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa expressed reservations about SB 1979 now pending at the Senate.
“It is only right that we pass a measure that mandates the government to direct our attention and resources to this particular issue of teen pregnancy,” added the lawmaker.“Whether we like it or not, according to the data, there are young people who are sexually active and are currently facing the consequences,” she cited.“They need appropriate information and services, in addition to what is provided in the RPRH. We should not deny them the right to protect their health,” she stressed.
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