Senator Risa Hontiveros refuted claims that the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill contains 'inappropriate concepts' that threaten Filipino values. She denounced these accusations as 'outright lies' spread on social media and emphasized the bill's aim to protect children and address the growing issue of teenage pregnancies. Hontiveros clarified that the bill does not promote masturbation for young children or teach 'sexual rights' as falsely alleged by Project Dalisay.
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday refuted what she called "outright lies" that are being thrown against the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill being pushed in the upper chamber.The senator held a press conference to reject claims that the proposed measure has "inappropriate concepts" that threaten the Filipinos' "moral, societal, and spiritual values.
Violence against childrenAccording to Tapales, the measure does not only address the increasing number of teenage pregnancies in the country, but also prevent the abuses that come with it.He cited data from the Philippine National Police in 2023 which showed that out of 18,756 child rights' violations, over 17,000 of it involved violence against children, rape, and acts of lasciviousness.
PHILIPPINES LEGISLATION ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY CHILD PROTECTION SEX EDUCATION
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Senator Hontiveros Refutes Claims of Controversy in Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention BillSenator Risa Hontiveros addresses concerns regarding the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Bill (Senate Bill No. 1979), clarifying its stance on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and refuting claims of controversial provisions.
Read more »
Hontiveros refutes 'false information' on adolescent pregnancy prevention bill'Absolutely none of those concepts exist in our bill.'
Read more »
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill: Addressing Misinformation and the Importance of Comprehensive Sexuality EducationThis article addresses the concerns and misinformation surrounding the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill in the Philippines. It clarifies the bill's aims, emphasizing its focus on adolescent health, including pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted diseases, and gender-based violence. The article highlights the importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) as a key component of the bill, emphasizing its role in empowering young people to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
Read more »
'Deceptive, unconstitutional': Rodriguez demands recall of adolescent pregnancy prevention bill“These provisions are clear violations of the Constitution!”
Read more »
President Marcos Jr. Criticizes 'Woke Absurdities' in Proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention BillPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his disapproval of certain provisions in Senate Bill 1979, the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023, calling them inappropriate for young students and labeling them as 'woke absurdities.' His comments came during a media interview at the opening of the Tesla Center in Taguig on Monday. Marcos stated that he was shocked and appalled by the bill's elements, particularly its emphasis on exploring different sexualities and what he perceives as an excessive focus on 'woke' ideology. However, he emphasized the importance of comprehensive sex education, stressing the need to educate youth about reproductive health, preventing teenage pregnancies, and the risks of sexually transmitted infections.
Read more »
7 senators withdraw signatures from Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention BillLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »