Anti-teen pregnancy bill loses backing of 4 senators

Maila Ager 01/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Four senators have retracted their support for the contentious bill aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancies in the country. In a letter addressed to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, Senators JV Ejercito, Nancy…

Hontiveros: No risky clauses in anti-teen pregnancy bill

Zacarian Sarao 01/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that he has nothing to worry about the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023. According to the principal author of Senate Bill…

Teen centers in Cebu City pushed amid rising teen pregnancy cases

Kim Ablaña 03/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In response to the alarming rise in teenage pregnancy cases across Cebu, a local legislator penned a resolution urging the establishment of local adolescents and teen centers in Cebu. City Councilor Rey Gealon…

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