Controversial teen pregnancy bill in Philippines gets Marcos backing


Two mothers attend a media campaign on teen pregnancy held in Quezon City dubbed “Nanay na si Neneng: A Reality Unchecked,” in this photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024. - Photo Philippine Daily Inquirer file

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday (Jan 17) said educating the youth about the risks and challenges of teenage pregnancy is “very, very, important” as they must know the consequences of “having a child too soon, too early.”

The President made the remarks when asked to comment on the proposed comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) program, which is included in the Senate and House versions of the adolescent pregnancy prevention bill.

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