The Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and Organon Philippines joined forces to confront
one of the most critical public health challenges facing the nation: adolescent pregnancies. Through “Addressing Adolescent and Unintended Pregnancies Summit,” they emphasized the need to address the burden of adolescent pregnancies and set a path to a healthier and more empowered future for young girls.
On the same note, a representative of the Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros, a women’s health champion added “Ang panukulang ito ay kailangan hindi lang ng kabataan, kundi patinan ng kanilang mga pamilya at buong komunidad. This bill pushes for the social protection of young parents by ensuring that our young mothers are getting the healthcare necessary at all stages of their pregnancy.”
The Philippines currently grapples with one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates among ASEAN member-states, with a staggering 182,500 adolescent girls either becoming pregnant or giving birth annually. “The data reinforces the crucial role of family, particularly parents and their friends, in shaping the reproductive behavior of adolescents,” shared Prof. Maria Paz N. Marquez, Associate Professor, UP Population Institute. “There is a lack of knowledge about sex and a low level of contraception. This lack of knowledge may be one of the factors driving early and unprotected sexual behavior and, ultimately, early childbearing.
“The forthcoming bills currently awaiting approval in Congress could truly be game-changers. It is crucial for adolescents to embrace and actively support the passage of these bills, “ said Roberto Ador, Consultant, IPPF. “In accordance with the principle of recognizing the evolving capacities of adolescents aged 15 to below 18 years, the bills propose to grant access to reproductive health services without the requirement of parental or guardian consent.
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