The Philippine Commission on Population and Development (CPD) is sounding the alarm over a concerning increase in adolescent mothers under 15, citing a 6.6 percent rise in births to mothers aged 15 and younger from 2022 to 2023. The CPD is calling for a stronger national response, including comprehensive sexuality education and protection from abuse, to address this issue.
The Commission on Population and Development said it is closely monitoring the “alarming trend” among Filipino girls, particularly concerning the hike in the number of adolescent mothers under 15.
From 2021 to 2022, however, the number of registered live births spiked up from 2,320 to 3,135, then slightly rose to 3,343 in 2023. CPD also emphasized that repeat pregnancies also remain a “major issue.” In 2023, 38 young girls under 15 had repeat pregnancies. Data also show that 17 women have had five and more livebirths before they turned 20 years old.
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