President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) House leaders have hailed President Marcos' pronouncement that he would veto the proposed anti-adolescent pregnancy bill, especially if its contents aren't amended. Applauding the...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Garbage legislation. That's how Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. described the controversial anti-adolescent pregnancy bill, which...
President Marcos remained in favor of teaching sex education in schools, but strongly opposed the "ridiculous and abhorrent" elements included in the bill that seeks to prevent adolescent pregnancy. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Santi San Juan/MANILA BULLETIN) "I was asked last...
An organization dedicated to empowering women and young people through sexual and reproductive health education and services has called for the full implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools under the Department of Education (DepEd) nationwide. A 14-year-old pregnant...
An alliance of organizations and agencies advocating for children’s rights on Saturday, Jan. 18, denounced the “fake news and fearmongering” surrounding Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill. A 14-year-old pregnant girl, due next month, at her...
The implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) by the Department of Education (DepEd) has sparked debate among various stakeholders, with critics citing concerns over its content and potential influence on young learners. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) While the implementing...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez Calling the measure "very deceptive", Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has urged the House of Representatives to recall its approval of a bill proposing a national...
Over the past few days, there has been a lot of fuss regarding Senate Bill (SB) No. 1979, otherwise known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023. Much of if was the strong opposition of some sectors regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). But what...
The lay arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), the Council of the Laity of the Philippines (Laiko), has called on the Senate to reject Senate Bill (SB) 1979, or the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Bill. In a statement issued on Thursday, Jan. 16, Laiko expressed...
Two senators on Thursday, January 16 have expressed their reservation on the bill seeking to prevent adolescent pregnancy in the country. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, January 16 said he is wary over the provisions of Senate Bill No. 1979 or the proposed...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the well-being of Filipino youth by strengthening the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny...
PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita "Atty. Migs" Nograles (Facebook) House Deputy Majority Leader Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Margarita "Atty. Migs" Nograles had a little bit of fun Wednesday, Nov. 6 when she posted the results...
